The notebook of Český ráj
Choose the trail that leads to the great landscape.
Landscape of sandstone towers, castles, forests and villages, very suitable for short hikes and panoramas.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 4 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Recommended car
Forest · Heritage · Mountain · Nature
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Český ráj
Landscape of sandstone towers, castles, forests and villages, very suitable for short hikes and panoramas.
The discovery of Český ráj revolves around Prachovské skály, Castle of Trotsky and Hrubá Skála. The stay thus alternates between forests, heritage, mountain reliefs and natural areas, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 4 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: rocky trails and popular sites on weekends. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Prachovské skály
- Trosky Castle
- Hrubá Skála
- Turnov
- Drábské světničky
Before you choose
- Useful car
- Rock Trails
- Popular sites on weekends
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Town or village
Prachovské skály
Prachovské skály forms a maze of sandstone towers, stairways, narrow corridors and gazebos on the forests of the Český ráj The circuits are quite short but very varied, making it a good choice for a day of walking without long approach.
Castle
Château de Trosky
The castle of Trotsky is recognized by its two ruined towers erected on volcanic peaks, visible from far in the Český ráj. The visit is as much for the silhouette as for the views of fields, forests and surrounding sandstone formations.
Town or village
Hrubá Skála
Hrubá Skála combines castle, village and trails in the middle of the sandstone towers of Bohemian Paradise. From the viewpoints, the rocks emerge from the forest like a small mineral town, with easy paths to Valdštejn and the nearby ridges.
Practical tips
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