Hruboskalsko
Forest silence, sandstone towers and viewpoints where time suddenly does not rush so much.
Allow around 3 h here
A day outdoors.
Rocks, castles, water and cities. 32 places for the day according to your wishes.
32 locations to explore
Trosky
Two towers that you will recognize before you even arrive in Bohemian Paradise.
Allow around 2 h here
Prachovské skály
Small World of Big Rocks. Passages, stairs and surprises around every corner.
Allow around 3 h here
Klokočské skály
Rock walls above the landscape and a path that encourages you to look below your feet.
Allow around 3 h here
Příhrazské skály
Forest, cliff edges, and a day that doesn't have to revolve around just one goal.
Allow around 4 h here
Suché skály
A jagged rock silhouette that looks different each time depending on where it is observed.
Allow around 2 h here
Kozákov
The landscape below you and enough space to take a deep breath.
Allow around 2 h here
Vyskeř
A little diversion from the daily rush. A hill, a sky and a simple plan.
Allow around 1 h here
Mužský
A distinct hill and a large space for a small trip.
Allow around 2 h here
Valdštejn
A castle stop that naturally meets a forest walk.
Allow around 2 h here
Hrubá Skála
Castle, forest and rocky landscape in one view.
Allow around 2 h here
Hrubý Rohozec
A day with a story can also start in the castle and continue at your own pace.
Allow around 2 h here
Hrad Kost
Strong castle walls, a prominent White Tower and a valley just around the corner. Kost is a good start to a day where history meets nature.
Allow around 3 h here
Údolí Plakánek
Instead of climbing the tower, try following the path through the valley. Plakánek combines water, meadows and sandstone walls into a completely different picture of the Bohemian Paradise.
Allow around 3 h here
Vesec u Sobotky
A village green, timber houses and countryside beyond the gardens. Vesec is a small stop where it pays to slow down and notice the details.
Allow around 1 h here
Zámek Humprecht
You can recognize the castle above Sobotka by its unusual shape and the crescent moon on the roof. A small structure offers a large subject for a mindful trip.
Allow around 2 h here
Věžický rybník
Sandstone meets the water surface directly here. At Věžák, the main agenda may be to simply stop and observe the landscape.
Allow around 2 h here
Borecké skály
A smaller rocky area near Rovensko pod Troskami can combine forest shade with a striking view of a pair of castle towers.
Allow around 2 h here
Besedické skály
Narrow passages, shade between rocks and views over the Jizera. Besedice is a trip for those who like to see the route between the main destinations.
Allow around 3 h here
Vranov – Pantheon
Above Mala Skála, traces of a medieval castle meet the romantic idea of a memorial site. Added to this is a view of the Jizera valley.
Allow around 2 h here
Hrad Frýdštejn
A cylindrical tower emerges from the rocks as a landmark of the entire castle. Frýdštejn is a small lesson in building in terrain that one could not compare to oneself.
Allow around 2 h here
Zřícenina hradu Zbirohy
A castle story that is read from the remains in the forest. Zbirohy will appeal to those who like to imagine the former building according to the terrain and the preserved traces.
Allow around 2 h here
Hrad Rotštejn
Here, the rock is not just the base of the castle. In Rotštejn, natural stone and human construction intertwine so closely that it is worth looking for their border.
Allow around 2 h here
Drábovna u Malé Skály
A small rock town in the forest above Lake Jizera, where, in addition to sandstone shapes, there are also traces of the ancient use of the landscape.
Allow around 3 h here
Hrad Valečov
The ruin on the sandstone blocks and the surrounding rock dwelling show two very different forms of life in stone.
Allow around 2 h here
Skalní hrad Pařez
A small castle objective on the edge of Prachovské skaly. Instead of a large palace, the attention is drawn to the carved spaces and the remains of an ancient building.
Allow around 1 h here
Dlaskův statek
A wooden hut, a folded shield and a story of rural farming. The palms also give a human scale to the trip on the rocks.
Allow around 2 h here
Turnov
Leave time for the city between trips to the rocks. Turnov shows how the stones became a craft and the landscape a human story.
Allow around 3 h here
Jičín a Valdická brána
An arcade, a generous square, and a tower to easily find your way around. Jičín offers a trip where it pays to alternate general views with details.
Allow around 3 h here
Valdštejnská lodžie
Wide arcades and landscape laid out with great intent. At the loggia, it is worth looking not only at the building, but also in the direction away from it.
Allow around 2 h here
Zebín
A prominent hill with a small chapel on top. Zebín offers a different view of Jičínsko than the city tower: you are standing right in the open countryside.
Allow around 2 h here
Sobotka
The town under Humprecht is worth more than just a drive to the castle. A short walk connects houses, literary history and views of the surrounding countryside.
Allow around 2 h here