The best of tourism in the Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a promised country for tourists. You will find beautiful trails through the famous rock towns, breathtaking views of the river canyons or lots of volcanic hills with great views of this beautiful area. In addition, it is possible to make several very beautiful ridge routes here
Giant Mountains ridge crossing
The highest trek in the Czech Republic
The Krkonoše ridge crossing is probably the most classic mountain march you can take in the Czech Republic. It runs on both sides of the Czech-Polish border. The highlight of the march is the ascent to Sněžka (1,603 m above sea level). This short trek will take you 2–3 days, depending on your condition. continue reading
Hike Mezní Louka - Pravčická gate
To the largest sandstone rock gate
The Pravčická Gate is located in the Bohemian Switzerland National Park and is the largest sandstone rock gate in Europe. Its height is 16 meters and is 26 meters wide. The Pravčická gate is very photogenic and some of the most beautiful photographs are taken here and in the vicinity. In the past, the trip to the Pravčická Gate was one of the first hiking trails in the Czech Republic and was covered by the Czech Tourist Club. continue reading
The short circuit in Prachov rocks
The Most Beautiful Trail in the Prachov rocks
The most beautiful circuit in Prachovské skály (“Prachov rocks”) leads you through the biggest attractions that you can see here. The first time you hold your breath when you come to „square“ Zadní Točenice surrounded by rock needles. Then you ascent in narrow Myší díra, two romantic prospect of Peace and Bohemian Paradise and finally awaits you famous gorge Císařská chodba continue reading
Hike through the Elbe mine
Ascent through the Elbe canyon with waterfalls
The Labský dol hike is one of the most famous and romantic hikes in the Giant Mountains. In addition, the journey itself through this canyon of the Elbe River is relatively simple, until the final ascent to the Elbe Hut. In addition, you will come across beautiful waterfalls here, such as the beautiful Malý Labský waterfall and the highest waterfall in the Czech Republic – Pančavský. Just before the end of the route, a third interesting waterfall awaits you – Labský. continue reading
Hike through the rocks of Hruboskalsko
Walk in the interior of rocks
Compared with entirely relaxing walk along the red tourist trail from Hrubá Skála to Wallenstein (“Valdštejn”) is the walk through the interior of Hruboskalsko rock town a little more challenging. You can expect not dozens, but hundreds of steps up and down. Expended effort is rewarded with beautiful views not only of the rock town, but also of the hills and mountains north of the Bohemian Paradise. continue reading
Hike through the White Elbe valley
A hike full of waterfalls
One of the most popular hikes leading from Špindlerův Mlýn is the ascent through the Bílé Labe valley to Luční bouda. Along the way, you will meet a number of waterfalls, and at the end you will also have wide views of the Krkonoše Mountains. continue reading
Hike Podtrosecke valley
Along lakes and sandstone rocks
One of the most romantic hiking trips in the Czech Paradise is a circuit in Podtrosecke udoli (= Valley under Trosky“) around ponds Vezak, Vidlak, Krcak, Podseminsky and Nebakov, or others. From most of them tower sandstone rocks typical for this area. You will also walk around old mills and wells with good drinking water and early in the spring you can admire here carpets of snowflakes. There are also a lot of very nice views of the castle Trosky (“The Ruins”). continue reading
Hike Pustevny - Radhošť
Beskydy classic
Along with the ascent to Lysá hora, a walk from Pusteven to Radhošť mountain (1,129 m above sea level) is the most classic hike you can take in the Moravian-Silesian Beskydy. In addition, it is a ridge hike without major climbs, so you will meet a lot of families with children and cyclists. Beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, including the Lesser Fatra in Slovakia, await you almost all the way. On this hike you will conquer two peaks – both Radhošť and Radegast continue reading
Winter ascent to Králický Sněžník
The highest peak of the Pardubice region
Králický Sněžník (1,424 m above sea level), peak and mountains in one. Since the peak is a bit on the side of the main ridge of the Jeseníky Mountains, there are beautiful views from far and wide. In good weather it is possible to see Sněžka. The winter ascent is not particularly demanding, but it is to be prepared that under the top there are snowdrifts in the forest, even 1.5 meters high. continue reading
Davle - Kamenny Privoz
The best part of Posazava trail
The best part of Posazava trail (= around river Sazava) is located near the confluence of river Sazava with much bigger Vltava river. Deep picturesque canyon is lined with huts and cabins laid on the beautiful outlooks high above the water. This entire part is popular not only by hikers, but also by paddlers. It is only 13km from Davle to Kamenny Privoz, so it's a pleasant half-day trip. continue reading
Winter ascent to Lysá hora
Ascent to the queen of the Moravian-Silesian Beskydy
Bald Mountain 1324m high, is a great attraction for all mountain lovers. On the one hand, it is the highest mountain in the Moravian-Silesian Beskydy Mountains, so there are beautiful views of it in all directions, and it is also a full-fledged ascent with an elevation gain of over 900 m, whether you choose one of the five routes leading to the top. In this article, I chose a small circuit, where the starting point was my parking lot under the hotel Petr Bezruč. continue reading
Hike along the Rieger Trail
Through the beautiful Jizera canyon
The Rieger Trail is one of the most beautiful „river“ tours you can undertake in the Czech Republic. The most attractive part of this march is between the village of Bítouchov located on the northern edge of Semily and the Spálov railway station. In the narrowest part of the canyon is an attractive suspension bridge, which is a symbol of this hike. continue reading
Ascent to Bořeň
Underappreciated our seventh wonder of the world
Bořeň (539 m above sea level) is located on the edge of the PLA České středohoří and is very isolated, which isolates it from the beauty of this region and is one of the reasons why it is such a magnificent hill. continue reading
Ascent to Děčínský Sněžník
Ascent to the highest table mountain in the Czech Republic
You can go to our largest table mountain – Děčínský Sněžník from several directions. The simplest is from the Sněžník-bus junction. After two kilometers of walking you are already on the lookout tower. Along the way, you can also enjoy incredible views of the peaks of the Bohemian Central Mountains. continue reading
Classic ascent to Praděd
Ascent to the highest mountain in Moravia
Almost everyone who visits the Hrubý Jeseník mountain range for the first time wants to climb its highest mountain and at the same time the highest mountain in the whole of Moravia – Praděd (1,491 m above sea level). The classic route from Ovčárna is also very simple, so you will meet a lot of families with children. continue reading
Hike through Drábské světničky and Klamorna
Rock castles of Příhrazské rocks
The hike from Krásná vyhlídka through Drábské světničky and Klamorna is one of the most visited parts of the Příhrazské rocks. In addition, you will walk through the interesting Cold Passage and you will have interesting views to the north to Ještěd. continue reading
Hike to the quarries of the Bohemian Karst and Karlštejn
Not just Great America and the Imperial Castle
One of the most interesting trails in the Bohemian Karst leads from the monumental Karlštejn Castle to the village of Mořina. Along the way you will be able to see four interesting quarries, including the largest and most famous – Great America. Of course, you can combine this trip with a tour of Karlštejn Castle and make it even more colorful. continue reading
Walk through Kladské peat bogs
Kladská nature trail
The roof of the Slavkov Forest could be called peat bogs around Kladská. At an altitude of over 800 meters above sea level, there is an extensive plateau full of lakes, rainforest and of course peat. Thanks to the rafts, a nice tourist circuit is open here, so you can also see this natural attraction. In addition, there are interesting historic buildings of the Swiss type. continue reading