The most beautiful places in the Czech Republ
The best of nature in the Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is still a small, yet very picturesque country full of countless natural beauties. On all sides, it is surrounded by mountains that naturally separate it from its neighbors. Renowned are mainly breathtaking sandstone rock towns and symmetrical cones of extinct Tertiary volcanoes. Only natural monuments are listed in this list.
Pravčická brána
The largest sandstone arch in Europe
Pravčická brána is one of the largest natural attractions in the Czech Republic. It is the largest sandstone arch in Europe, located in the Czech Switzerland National Park. continue reading
Adršpašsko teplické rocks
The most beautiful rock city in the Czech Republic
Adrspach Teplice Rocks are the largest rock town in the Czech Republic. Rock towers reach a height of up to a hundred meters. Among the most prominent rocks are: Lovers, Mayor and Mayor, Sugar Hole. The viewpoint of the Great Panorama is well known. Picturesque is the Pískovna Lake or Little and Big Adršpašský Waterfall. In Teplickské skály is a popular ascent to the rock castle Střmen. continue reading
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
Prachovské Rocks
The most famous rock town in Czech republic
Prachovské rocks are the best known and most famous rock city in the Czech Republic for both tourists and mountaineers. Everyone is amazed by the impressive Císařská chodba gorge and the prospects of Peace and of Bohemian Paradise continue reading
Tiske Rocks
A beautiful rock town
Tiske rocks are located at the very end of the protected area of Labské pískovce are among the most beautiful rock towns in the Czech Republic. You can find both the rocky towers and the magnificent views from the rock massif. continue reading
Sněžka
The highest mountain in the Czech Republ
Sněžka (1 603 m asl / previously shown as 1 602 m asl) is not only the highest mountain in the Giant Mountains, but also throughout the Czech Republic. With its slightly pyramidal appearance is recognizable from afar and really stands out among the other mountains being generally in the shape of protracted weathered ridges. Thanks to the cableway, generally easy access from villages in the Giant Mountain and its importance, there are always crowds of tourists for most of the time throughout the year. continue reading
Prospect May
The most famous Czech viewpoint on the river
The most famous and most beautiful view of the Vltava is offered by the Máj viewpoint, from where you can see the beautiful meander of the river in the former Svatojan streams. It is surprising that there is no marked tourist trail, only a footpath. If you would like to stay in the vicinity of the viewpoint and go here for sunrise or sunset, one of the options is nearby Rabyně continue reading
Děčínský Sněžník
The highest table mountain in the Czech Republic
Děčínský Sněžník (723 m above sea level) is not only the highest mountain in the Děčín Hills but it is mainly the highest and largest table mountain in the Czech Republic. The mountain is also interesting because its edge is lined with high sandstone towers. From the edge of the table mountain there is an amazing view of all sides. You will also find one of the oldest look-out towers in the Czech Republic. continue reading
Labský důl
The largest canyon in the Giant Mountains
The way through mighty Labský důl („The pit of Elbe“) is one of the biggest attractions of the Czech part of the Giant Mountains. Almost vertical canyon walls smoothed by glacier rise here for about 300 to 400 meters above the tourist path. During the walk you will see not only the highest Czech waterfall – Pančavský vodopád („Pančava Waterfall“), but also many other cascades. continue reading
Oblík
The most picturesque hill of the Czech Republic
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
Drábské světničky
The most famous rock castle
Drábské světničky („Beadles dwellings“) are the biggest attraction of the southwestern tip of the Bohemian Paradise – Příhrazské rocks. Sandstone rock towers perched high above the river Jizera connected by wooden bridges have been attractive since the Middle Ages for its inconqerability. Over the years, several dozens of cliff dwellings have been excavated here, above which were wooden cabins. Nowadays, the individual parts of the massif are linked together by massive iron staircases and bridges. The easiest way to get to Drábské světničky is from the village Dneboh or from the restaurant Krásná vyhlídka. continue reading
Mumlava waterfall
The most beautiful waterfall in the Czech Republic
Mumlava waterfall is one of the biggest attractions of western Giant Mountains. Thanks to the nearby holiday town of Harrachov and blue tourist route leading along Mumlava river to the center of the Giant Mountains there is always a lot of other visitors. The waterfall itself is almost 12 meters high and falls over massive rock stage. continue reading
Plakánek valley
The most beautiful valley of Bohemian Paradise
The Plakanek valley is the most romantic and the most famous valley in the Bohemian Paradise. From Kost Castle flows the Klenice River, surrounded by tall sandstone rocks. You can go through valley by a beautiful, but very crowded hiking trail. continue reading
Luž
The highest peak of the Lusatian Mountains
Directly on the border with Germany stands the beautiful volcano – Luž (793 m above sea level). It is the highest peak of the Lusatian Mountains and a beautiful view of the surrounding volcanic hills. continue reading
Canyon of Jizera river
The most beautiful gorge of Bohemian Paradise
Jizera Canyon to the north of Semily is one of the most dramatic water sceneries that the Bohemian Paradise can offer. There is also the well-known Riegrova trail founded already in the beginning of the 20th century continue reading
Quarry Velká Amerika
Beautiful quarry in Bohemia
Quarry Velká Amerika („Great America“) attracts still more and more tourists because of its beautiful blue lake on its bottom. Most people are satisfied with the view from the outlook points on the edge of the 80 meter deep quarry. The adventurous ones, dare to climb down and take a bath in the lake although it is prohibited. Except for Velká Amerika, you will find here a wide range of other but smaller quaries such as Mexico, Canada and Malá Amerika („Little America“). continue reading
Big waterfall of the White Elbe
The most picturesque waterfall in Krkonoše
Almost at the beginning of the picturesque valley of the White Elbe is located the most beautiful of the waterfalls you can find here – the Great Waterfall. He is not as big and famous as the more famous Mumlavský, but it is also a nice spectacle. continue reading
Trosky
The highest hill of the Bohemian Paradis
Two-peak hill Trosky (488 m asl) is the highest point in the protected area of the Bohemian Paradise. It is well-known more for the ruins of medieval castle rather than for the basalt hill itself. It is also a beautiful outlook point of the entire Bohemian Paradise, Jestedsko-Kozákovský ridge and the Giant Mountains. continue reading
Ještěd
Mountain with a typical top
Ještěd (1 012 m asl) belongs among one of the most famous Czech mountains, mainly due to the famous transmitter with a restaurant on its top. Due to the fact that it significantly exceeds its surroundings, it also belongs among the great outlook points of the entire Lusetian Mountains, Macha region, but also to Germany and Poland. continue reading
Javoříč Cave
The most beautiful cave in the Czech Republic
Javoříčko Cave is recognized by many as the most beautiful cave in the Czech Republic. Surprisingly, it is not as widely visited as other well-known caves in our country. Although it is not one of the biggest, it really has a lot to offer. You can find it near the famous Bouzov Castle. If you want to explore the beautiful surroundings of the cave in more detail, the possibility of accommodation is, for example, in Vojtěchov in a picturesque cottage. continue reading
Macocha Abyss
The most famous abyss in the Czech Republic
The Macocha abyss is located in the Moravian Karst, which is the largest karst system in Czech republic. Macocha is approximately 138m deep. The gorge can be seen from two sightseeing bridges or during a tour of the Punkev caves during which we get to the bottom of the abyss. At the bottom of the abyss there are two deep lakes. continue reading
Obora Pond
The most beautiful pond of Bohemian Paradise
At the southern end of the Plakánek valley is probably the most beautiful pond of the entire Bohemian Paradise – Obora. It is completely surrounded by high sandstone rocks from all sides. continue reading
Bořeň
Rockiest mountain in Czech Republic
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
Chalupská slať
The most picturesque place in Šumava
Chalupská slať is a vast Šumava peat bog, famous for its picturesque islands, which even retain small birches. It is made accessible by the nature trail on wooden boards. continue reading
Panska Rock
The most famous basalt rock in the Czech Republic
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
Porta Bohemica
Famous canyon across the Central Bohemian Highland
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
Podbeskydská Upland
Picturesque Podbeskydí
To the north of the Moravian-Silesian Beskydy is Podbeskydská Upland. Her most picturesque part is the Štramberk Highlands around the historic town of Štramberk. The green hills surround this beautiful city and magnificent views are on all sides continue reading
Svatojánská rock wall
The best viewpoint of the Czech Karst
In the picturesque village of sv. Jan pod Skalou is not just a Benedictine monastery. A great attraction is the mighty Svatojánská rock wall rising over 200 meters above the surrounding terrain. It is probably the best view of the entire Czech Karst. continue reading
Jizerka
The most picturesque place of the Jizera Mountains
Under the massive basalt mountain of Bukovec, the romantic settlement Jizerka is situated on a vast mountain meadow. The local meadow is popular both in summer by tourists and in winter by cross-country skiers. It is one of the most beautiful places in the Jizera Mountains. continue reading
Pokličky
The largest Kokorin attraction
In the protected landscape of Kokořínsko you will find very interesting rock formations – Pokličky (lids). They are located here in two places like the Mšenské pokličky and the Jestřebické pokličky. Due to the variety of material and hence the different erosion speeds, these unique natural formations have emerged continue reading
Sloupsko-Šošůvské caves
Part of the largest cave system in the Czech Rep.
A beautiful cave, which has several amazing dome with stalactite decoration and the largest cave abyss in the Czech Republic. Many are renowned for being more beautiful as Punkva caves. continue reading
Canyon of Elbe River
Europe's most massive sandstone canyon
Between Děčín and Hřensko, river Elbe flows through the fairytale landscape of sandstone rocks. The most valuable part of this area is protected in the NPR Canyon of the Elbe. It is the biggest sandstone canyon in Europe. The most beautiful views of this place are from the famous Belvedere viewpoint and Pink Ridge continue reading
Milešovka
The highest mountain in the České Středohoří
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
Úpské peat bog
The source of the rivers of Úpa and the White Elbe
Úpské peat bog (1 432 m above sea level) is an extensive high-lying peat bog. It is a classic Nordic tundra phenomenon in Central European conditions. Renowned by its wooden walkway leading from Luční bouda directly to Sněžka. River Upa has the highest spring from the Czech rivers. continue reading
Devin (Pavlov Hills)
The highest peak of Pálava
Děvín (554m above sea level) is the highest peak of Pálava, respectively the whole of the South Moravian Carpathians. The top of Děvín is dominated by the TV transmitter. From Děvín is a beautiful view of the entire Pálava continue reading
