The most beautiful places in Maloskalsko
D'Argent beach
The north-western island of the Bohemian Paradise is a very popular Maloskalsko for tourists and paddlers. The axis of this beautiful area is the river Jizera, which penetrated through the Ještěd ridge. Here you will find rock towns typical of the Bohemian Paradise, dolomitic rocks or the nice ruins of Frýdštejn Castle. An ideal area for weekend exploring. Let's see what we definitely visit here
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
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
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
Suché Rocks
Rock organ over Malá Skála
Suché Rocks, also known as Kantor's Organ, is a very unique rock formation on the Czech side. It is a very popular terrain for mountaineers and a typical landmark of Maloskalsko continue reading
Drabovna Rock Town
Rock town near Malá Skála
If you set off from Turnov along the red hiking trail in the direction of Malá Skála, you will come across a smaller but still interesting rock town of Drábovna. The most interesting part is the former rock castle, after which only rock flats carved in the rock remain. continue reading
Kopanina lookout tower
Maloskalska lighthouse
Already in 1894, an 18 meter high lookout tower was built on the Kopanina hill (657 m above sea level). It is a nice view not only of the Bohemian Paradise, but also of Ještěd, the Jizera Mountains and the Giant Mountains. Attention, for the keys you have to walk to the village of the same name half a kilometer next to it (the exact instructions hang on the lookout tower). 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
