The most beautiful trips from Lomnice nad Popelkou
What to visit in Lomnice nad Popelkou
Lomnice nad Popelkou is a typical town of the Krkonoše foothills, although it lies on the northern slope of the Kozákov ridge directly below the top of the Tábor hill. The main attractions around the city are freely accessible ski jumps, a lookout tower in Tábor or the nearby ruins of the castles Kumburk and Bradlec. Let's see what to visit from Lomnice nad Popelkou
Ascent to the ski jump near Lomnice
Adventure lookout tower near Lomnice nad Popelkou
One of the most interesting lookout towers in the Czech Republic is a ski jump in the winter area near Lomnice nad Popelkou. The top of the local highest ski jump was upgraded to a great lookout tower in Lomnice, the Giant Mountains and the Jizera Mountains. The ascent is the ascent of the endless stairs. Beware of those who are afraid of heights. Admission is also free continue reading
View from the lookout tower in Tábor
Great view of the Giant Mountains
At the eastern end of the long Ještěd-Kozák ridge stands the distinctive mountain Tábor (678 m above sea level). Although it has an overgrown peak, thanks to the lookout tower it has a beautiful view, especially of the Giant Mountains. continue reading
Trip to Kumburk
The most famous ruins around Jičín and Nová Paka
A trip to the ruins of Kumburk Castle is one of the most popular in the vicinity of Nová Paka and Jičín. It is not only the best preserved ruins far and wide, but also a very nice view of the region. The most popular starting point for this trip is the car park at the Klepanda coaching inn, from which it is about 2 km along a narrow paved road to the turn to the castle. continue reading
Tourist circuit above Košov
A view of the whole of northern Bohemia
Despite the fact that through Košice one of the branches of the Golden Trail leads through the Bohemian Paradise connecting the lookout peaks Kozákov (744 m above sea level) and Tábor (678 m above sea level) and another number of hiking trails, many hikers do not go here. At the same time, this short walk along the plateau around the indistinct peak of Ředice (649 m above sea level) offers amazing views of all interesting areas of Northern Bohemia – Krkonoše, Jizera Mountains, Bohemian Paradise, Kokořínsko, Mácha Region and in the distance Lužické Mountains. continue reading
Hike around Tábor
Nice trip with lots of views
The top of Tábor is a popular destination for excursionists, it is no wonder that the road leads to the very top and there is also a lookout tower and a guest house. However, the hike is even better for other attractions that this hill offers: Allain's Tower or the Stations of the Cross. In addition, the prospects that await you here continue reading
Ruins of Bradlec castle
Half-forgotten ruins
In the middle of beech forest stands on small volcanic igneous rock ruins of castle Bradlec (542 m asl). It is a bit in the shadow of its more famous and important neighbor – gradually restored ruins of castle Kumburk (642 m asl). But the castle has an interesting atmosphere, however, supported by the fact that you rarely meet anyone here. Moreover, below the ruins is a big fireplace and commons, where you can spend a night, which might be ideal during a long walk through Bohemian Paradise and Podkrkonoší (“area around the Giant Mountains”). continue reading
A walk from Nová Ves nad Popelkou
Sightseeing circuit in the Giant Mountains
From the hills above the valley of the river Popelka are beautiful views of the picturesque landscape of the Giant Mountains with the dominant ridge of the Giant Mountains in the north. You can take a nice circuit in this region from Nová Ves nad Popelkou. The circuit described by us has 5 kilometers and 80 meters of elevation gain, so it's just a nice hour's walk continue reading
