The most beautiful trips around Jičín
The best of Jičín and its surroundings
Jičín, a small historic town, offers tours of its historic center as well as a whole range of trips in its immediate vicinity. As the eastern gateway to the Bohemian Paradise, it mainly goes from here to the famous Prachovské skaly, only 7 kilometers from the city. Let's see where to go in the vicinity of Jičín.
A trip to Prachovské skal
The most famous rock town
Prachovské skály is perhaps the most famous Czech rock town famous not only for the song by Ivan Mládek, but also for the legend of the visit of the Austrian Emperor František I., after which is named the most picturesque gorge of the rocks Císařská chodba. There are also beautiful views such as the view of Peace or the Bohemian Paradise and some gorges so narrow that a heavier adult has trouble stretching here. It is also one of the most popular places for climbers to climb high rock needles. They are literally interwoven with a number of hiking trails, so few people go through all the local nooks and crannies on their first visit. continue reading
Visit of Jičín
Sights around the square Wallenstein
All major sights that can be seen in Jicin, are located near a large Wallenstein Square and along the pedestrian Hus street. The most famous landmarks are tower Valdice Gate (serving as a lookout tower), the unfinished church of saint James and Jicin palace with a nice garden. continue reading
Ascent to Veliš
Outlook of the Czech Paradise
Veliš hill (429 m asl) is the best and surprisingly little forgotten outlook point to Jičín basin, the Czech Paradise, Giant Mountains and immense Elbe plain in the south. Although it is lying on yellow tourist trail leading from Jičín to Ostružno (approx 6.5 km from the center of town), most people go by car to the village of Podhradí lying in the pass of the Veliš ridge – from here it is only a few minutes to the top. A popular option is to combine this short ascent up the hill with a cycling trip through the area of St. Mary's Garden. continue reading
Ascent to Zebin
The most beautiful hill around Jicin
Beautiful symmetrical hill Zebin (399 m asl) with interesting quarry and old chapel on the top dominates Jicin valley and can be seen virtually from everywhere. The ascent itself is not very difficult, although the majority of ascent routes are quite steep. From the top there is a nice view of Trosky, Jicin and in good weather also of the tops of the Giant Mountains including the highest mountain in the Czech Republic – Snezka. continue reading
View from Valdice tower
View from the landmark of the town
52 m high Valdice tower not only dominates Wallenstein Square, but basically the whole Jičín. It is also a nice viewpoint of the entire town and its surroundings. So it is certainly worthwhile to ascend all 156 steps and enjoy the view from the observation gallery. continue reading
Walk around hill Zebín
Around the most beautiful hill around Ji
One of the most popular short trips from Jičín is the way around nice symmetrical hill Zebín lying just outside the town borders. It is possible to ascend also the lookout Milohlídka on a smaller hill of Čeřov along the way, or ascend the hill Zebín itself, from which there is a very nice view. Nature lovers can admire here in the summer beautiful swallowtail butterflies fluttering on the warm south slopes. Adventuresome people can also explore old abandoned basalt quarry on the southwest slope. Favorite way back to the town leads around interesting Wallenstein loggia and nice linden alley, which is a paradise for skaters. continue reading
Ascent to Brada
New outlook of Czech Paradise
Hill Brada (439 m asl) used to be a neglected stop during hikes in the Czech Paradise. That changed, however, after its top was virtually deforested and became a nice outlook of Jicin basin with the beautiful hill Zebin, Trosky, Jested and Tabor. In addition, there is a small educative trail and Rumcajs cave, which may be particularly interesting for your kids. continue reading
A walk from Loggia to the Jewish Cemetery
A trip to the least visited Jičín monument
In the region of Jičín, below the Zebín hill, there is a well-known baroque monument Valdštejnská loggia. Thanks to the fact that it has been undergoing gradual reconstruction in recent years, it is becoming more and more interesting for visitors from further afield. From Lodžia, you can go through the desolate forest park, which is protected as a natural monument Libosad – nature reserve, to the least visited Jičín monument – the Jewish cemetery. Along the way, you will also pass a pond, which has the greatest charm, especially in autumn. continue reading
