The most beautiful places around Turnov
The best of Turnov
Turnov as a „western gate“ to the Bohemian Paradise offers many interesting and beautiful places within a radius of 10 kilometers. It is a starting point for both Hruboskalsko and Mala Skála or the beautiful Klokočské rocks. Let's see what all the beautiful is around
Hruboskalské rock town
The most beautiful rock town in Bohemian Paradise
One of the most beautiful rocky towns of Bohemian Paradise is Hruboskalsko. You will find here dozens of impressive rock towers and beautiful hiking paths and prospects. In addition, you will find a castle, a rock castle and an interesting Kopic estate continue reading
Rock maze Kalich-Chléviště
The best rock town in Maloskalsko
Above Malá Skála, on the western slope of Sokol Hill, you can find relatively little known rock town Kalich-Chléviště. The nickname rock maze really sits because the path goes zig zag through rock massifs. In addition, there are a number of great views to the Jizera valley. continue reading
Klokočské Rocks
Impressive rocky prospects
Klokočské Rocks belong to the less visited parts of the Bohemian Paradise, while they offer great views from the edge of the sandstone massif. There is also an interesting rock castle Rotštejn or the highest hill of the Bohemian Paradise – Kozákov continue reading
Turnov
West gate to Bohemian Paradise
The town of Turnov, with its 14,000 inhabitants, is situated on the Jizera River and is considered as the western gateway to the Bohemian Paradise. The town center is a picturesque square of the Bohemian Paradise with an interesting building of the town hall, city savings bank and monastery continue reading
Castle Hrubý Rohozec
he largest castle in the Bohemian Paradi
State-owned castle Hrubý Rohozec lying just off the Jizera river and town Turnov. It is the most significant castle throughout the Bohemian Paradise. There are now three tour circuits, so if you want to see everything, you'll have to pay extra fees. continue reading
Castle Valdštejn
Northern guardian of Hruboskalsko
One of the symbols of Hruboskalsko lies almost at its north end. The castle Valdštejn („Wallestein“) has a turbulent history; several robber barons resided here. Today, it is dominated by whitewashed Church of St. John of Nepomuk. continue reading
Frýdštejn Castle Ruins
The most romantic ruin of Bohemian Paradise
The ruin of Frýdštejn Castle is far from recognizable thanks to the large circular tower standing on the highest sandstone rock. It is a popular destination for tours from Malá Skála near Turnov continue reading
Kozákov
The highest peak of the Bohemian Paradise
Kozákov Hill (744 m asl) is considered the highest peak of the Bohemian Paradise. Thanks to the lookout tower on the top, it offers stunning views of all directions, not only the Giant Mountains and Bohemian Paradise. Thanks to the fact that the road leads to the top, he is literally besieged by tourists in nice days. Cyclists and paragliders also come here. Thanks to its location it belongs to the tourist circuits in the northern part of the Bohemian Paradise. continue reading
Rotštejn Rock Castle
Castle in Klokočské Rocks
The Rotštejn Rock Castle, situated in the Klokočské Rocks, is a typical castle of the Bohemian Paradise – you can find here the small places and staircase carved in the sandstone rock towers. continue reading
Dlask´s Farmhouse
Beautiful example of folk architecture
Dlask's farmhouse, situated just off Turnov, is probably the most beautiful example of folk architecture in the Bohemian Paradise. It is an example of so-called Pojizerská architecture. continue reading
Vranov Rock Castle
Pantheon over Mala Skala
A typical view from Malá Skála is the Vranov rock castle, also known as the Pantheon. The castle was wooden, so to date only the cellars and caves in the sandstone rock have been preserved. Thanks to the church, however, it has a super atmosphere continue reading
Kopic farm
The farmhouse of Jizera type
Kopic farm belongs among the most interesting folk buildings in the Bohemian Paradise, not only thanks to an adjacent rock reliefs, but you can see here also the main building, the barn and very interesting historical apiary. continue reading
Sokol
The highest peak of the Jičín Hills
Directly above river Jizera, near Malá Skála, is located the highest peak of Jičín Hills – Sokol (562 meters above sea level). Right on the top there is a viewing platform on the side of Suchá Skála and to the south is the rock town Bludiště-Chléviště. continue reading
