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The most beautiful places in the Boh

The best of the Bohemian Central Mountains

Petr Liška
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The most beautiful places in the Boh
Updated: 24.07.2020
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In the northwest of the Czech Republic you will find a picturesque landscape full of Tertiary volcanoes – the Bohemian Central Mountains. The area is divided into two parts by the largest Czech river – the Elbe. In addition to the beautiful hills, you will also find interesting castle ruins

1.
Panska Rock

The most famous basalt rock in the Czech Republic

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| Altitude: 579 m / 1 900 ft

Panská rock is the most famous basalt formation in the Czech Republic. Thanks to the basalt columns, it looks from a distance like organ whistles. There is also a picturesque pond. There is a large paid car park nearby, which unfortunately offers such commercial „American“ style. continue reading

2.
Bořeň

Rockiest mountain in Czech Republic

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| Altitude: 539 m / 1 768 ft

At the very edge of the Bohemian Central Mountains is the most rockiest hill in the Czech Republic – Bořeň. His „brother“ – the well-known Devil's Tower, is located in the United States. It is the largest structure of its kind in Europe continue reading

3.
Hazmburk Castle Ruins

The most famous castle in the Central Highland

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| Altitude: 386 m / 1 266 ft

The castle, which is a dominant of the area and which has several rumors. He is well known for his two towers. One white and the other black forming its dominant. It is located on the edge of the Czech Central Highland. There is also a well-known kiosk Pod Drtičrm, where you can sleep. continue reading

4.
Litoměřice

The town at the confluence of the Elbe and Ohře

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| Altitude: 169 m / 554 ft

At the confluence of the Elbe and Ohře lies the picturesque royal town of Litoměřice. Among the most famous monuments of the city are the Old Town Hall, All Saints' Church and St. It is a bell tower on the Bishop's Hill. continue reading

5.
Porta Bohemica

Famous canyon across the Central Bohemian Highland

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| Altitude: 223 m / 732 ft

One of the most beautiful places you can see on the river Elbe is its canyon through České středohoří. The high volcanic hills here surround the Elbe flowing deep below them. You will find a variety of prospects where you can enjoy this place. continue reading

6.
Milešovka

The highest mountain in the České Středohoří

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| Altitude: 837 m / 2 746 ft

Milešovka (837m above sea level) is a beautiful volcanic hill and the highest peak of the entire české Středohoří (Central Bohemian Uplands). At the same time it is considered to be the most windy mountain in the Czech Republic. Some days in the year are even seen alpine peaks from the top. continue reading

7.
The ruins of the castle Střekov

Dominant of Ústí nad Labem

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| Altitude: 181 m / 594 ft

The fairytale ruins of Střekov Castle rise on an impregnable rock above the river Elbe. Now you can get to it along the red hiking trail directly from Ústí nad Labem. The most beautiful views are, however, from the other side of the Elbe continue reading

8.
Oblík

The most picturesque hill of the Czech Republic

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| Altitude: 509 m / 1 670 ft

Only a few kilometers north of town Louny there is the picturesque peak Oblík (509 m above sea level). It is slightly higher than the other nearby famous Rana Volcano. For its really beautiful curved shape, it is a very interesting domination of this region. In the vicinity of the top there is the National Nature Reserve Oblík. A green hiking trail leads to the top. continue reading

9.
Helfenburk Castle Ruins

Romantic ruin

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| Altitude: 309 m / 1 014 ft

A romantic ruin located in the Central Bohemian Mountains next to the Milesovka Mountain. The castle was founded in 1378. The castle changed its owners, in 1622 it was plundered and in 1887 was bought and a romantic tower was made. Since the mid-20th century it has been taken over by the organization of the Czech Union of Nature Conservation. continue reading

10.
Milá

The highest peak at Louny

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| Altitude: 510 m / 1 673 ft

Milá (510m asl) is a very photogenic hill near Louny. Mila is only a meter taller than a nearby hill Oblík. A blue hiking trail runs through the summit. The peak of the hill is protected within the nature reserve. continue reading

11.
Raná

The renowned center of paragliding

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| Altitude: 457 m / 1 499 ft

To the north of the town of Louny you can find an interesting three peaks mountain Raná (457m above sea level). This mountain is located in western part of the Bohemian Central Mountains and is very popular with paragliding enthusiasts. continue reading

12.
The ruins of the castle Košťálov

Ruins on a distinctive hill

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| Altitude: 440 m / 1 444 ft

The ruins of the Košťálov castle stand on the dominant Košťál hill (481 m above sea level). Not much of the castle has survived to this day. As it stands at the very end of the Bohemian Central Mountains, it attracts attention from a distance. The view from the top is also worth it continue reading

13.
Větruše Castle

Famous excursion place in Ústí nad Labem

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| Altitude: 196 m / 643 ft

Větruše Castle is probably the most famous excursion place in Ústí nad Labem. This chateau with a lookout tower rises in a picturesque place above the Elbe. Today it serves as a hotel and restaurant. There is also an interesting cable car, which you can take here continue reading

14.
The ruins of the Kostomlaty castle

Bergfrit type castle

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| Altitude: 553 m / 1 814 ft

It is a classic bergfrit-type castle, such as Kokořín Castle or Kašperk, built in hard-to-reach places. It is a very special ruin. The castle was built after 1300 and abandoned after 1600 became uninhabited. In the 19th century, a cruise restaurant was exhibited here. In recent years, he has been trying to save him. His condition is very bad. In 2014, the tower was opened to the public. continue reading

15.
Terezín Memorial

Memory of war horrors and atrocities

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| Altitude: 149 m / 489 ft

Just a short distance from Litoměřice is the fortress town of Terezín, where you will find not only a small fortress, but also a memorial to the victims of the Gestapo's will during World War II. The place has a really strong atmosphere. continue reading

16.
Lovoš

Beautiful volcano over Lovosice

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| Altitude: 536 m / 1 759 ft

Lovoš a high hill, which rises near the town of Lovosice. At its peak is a hut KCT, which is open on weekends. The views of Lovoš are breathtaking. continue reading

17.
Radobýl

A place associated with the poet K. H. Mácha

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| Altitude: 336 m / 1 102 ft

Radobýl is located between the towns of Litoměřice and Lovosice. At its peak there is the possibility to see rare protected butterflies in the summer months. Below the hill there is a complex of former Nazi weapons factory. Radobýl is, however, associated with the famous poet K. H. Mácha, when he saw Litoměřice burning from there, He ran for help and where he poisoned with water, which he drank during the fire and then he subsequently died continue reading

18.
Lipská mountain

Monumental volcano

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| Altitude: 689 m / 2 260 ft

Lipská hora (689 m above sea level) is one of the highest and most monumental peaks in the Bohemian Central Mountains. From the top you will have a beautiful, but unfortunately only a semicircular view of dozens of surrounding hills. The ascent road leads either from Lhota or from Medvědice. continue reading

19.
The ruins of the Oltářík castle

Beautiful view of the highlands

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| Altitude: 566 m / 1 857 ft

The ruins of Oltářík stand on the hill of the same name (566 m above sea level). From the top are beautiful views of the Bohemian Central Mountains. You can go to the castle along the red road from Vlastislav around the Plešivec hill or on the other side from Lhota or along the blue road from Dřemčice. Lazier can leave the car by the road and walk less than a kilometer. continue reading

20.
Plešivec (České středohoří)

Beautiful viewpoint with a meadow on top

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| Altitude: 477 m / 1 565 ft

Although Plešivec (477 m above sea level) is not one of the high peaks of the Central Highlands, it is one of the interesting ones. It is located in the western part of the Bohemian Central Mountains, a short walk from the village of Vlastislav. Its bare top is overgrown with a beautiful flowering meadow with lots of butterflies. From here you can enjoy wide views of this beautiful landscape continue reading

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