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Sněžka, Krkonoše Mountains, the highest peak of Czech mountains, 1,602 m

The ocial tourist presentation of the Czech Republicwww.czechtourism.com

Published by © CzechTourismText: Maxx Creative Communication s.r.o.Translation: ZELENKA Czech Republic s.r.o.Design: Maxx Creative Communication s.r.o.Specialist Consultant: Asociace lanové dopravy (Cableway Transport Association)Year 2012



What is unique about all Czech mountains? Te fact that you cannot

get lost there! You can roam around the picturesque landscape of

Czech mountains without being worried that you might get lost.

Every walking trail has been assigned its own colour – blue, red,

yellow or green. At crossings, you just follow your colour. Te trails

are designated by the same colours in tourist maps.

Te Czech ourist Club takes great care of the dense network

of marks. Tere are so many of them placed on trees, stones or

other objects that in most locations you see one within a visible

distance from the other.

At fork-ways and places of importance, you can also nd

signposts which show you the right direction and tell you how

many kilometers are still le to your destination.

For the sake of completeness, we can assure you that in Czech

mountains you will not meet any dangerous animals. Te only and

very rare exception is bear that might stray into the deep forests

of the Beskydy Mountains along the Slovakian border. However,

the chance of meeting a bear is practically zero.

CZECH MOUNTAINSARE COLOURED AND SAFE

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Designation of walking trailsFamily on a trip

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Harrachov

Rokytnicenad Jizerou

Janské Lázně

Pec podSněžkou Velká Úpa

ŠpindlerůvMlýn

Herlíkovice

Sněžka

Čertova hora

Obří důl

Mumlavský důl

Labský důl

Labe

Luční bouda

Svatý Petr

Sněžné jámy

Pančavský Waterfall, Valley Labský důl

Krkonoše Mountainsthe best of Czech mountains

The Krkonoše Mountains are suitable for: www.krkonose.eu

Te Krkonoše Mountains are the highest Czech mountain range.

From every corner of the foothills even from a bird’s eye view,

the Krkonoše Mountains’ panorama is magnicent. Te tops are

unmistakable; it seems that each mountain has its own face clearly

distinguishable even by an occasional visitor.

Te border mountain range is distinct, here and there with rocks

having poetic names (Dívčí, Mužské, Ženské kameny – Girls, Men,Women Stones), otherwise the tops are bare, covered with grass

and meadows with wild owers. In some places, the mountain

crests fall down the valleys (Sněžné jámy, Labský důl) completing

the dramatic picture of the landscape.

Your dose of adrenalineSummer in the Krkonoše Mountains is the best place for physical

activity. For hiking, Nordic walking, mountain biking and more

than anywhere else – for adrenaline.



View of Sněžka over Úpské rašeliniště (moorland along the Úpa river)

Family cycling trip At the source of the Labe river – coats of arms of the citiesthrough which the Labe river passes

Spring gentian – symbol of the Krkonoše Mountains

Vertical Park, Harrachov

Chair lift to Sněžka

Tips for your tripsAlong the valley Obří důl to SněžkaTe path to the highest mountain of the Czech Republic starts

in Pec pod Sněžkou. Te demanding but beautiful hiking tour in

the Alpine-like countryside will reward you for your eort with

impressive views of the Obří důl’s depths. You can avoid getting tired

if you take the chair li to Růžová hora (Pink Mountain) and/or

further on to Sněžka. In 2012, the new chair li’s construction will

be in full progress, therefore follow the information on the current

state of operation.

Trail of the Czech-Polish FriendshipTe trail along the mountain crests following the red mark is nearly

30 km long and traces the border between the Czech Republic

and Poland. Te fantastic views of the entire mountain range, of

the deep gorges (Sněžné jámy) or the mountain moorlands and

meadows (near Luční bouda), up to the steep climb to Sněžka

supported by guide chains. Tere are chalets along the entire trail

where refreshments are available.

MTB downhill race course,Špindlerův MlýnŠpindlerův Mlýn provides multiple opportunities for a good ride

on mountain bikes. You can take the cableway in Svatý Petr (Pláň

cableway) and choose from 3 levels of diculty – starting with the

most dicult trail (black) up to the beginner’s one (blue) suitable

even for children. Another trail goes from the upper station of the

Hromovka cableway; it is a single trail for experienced cyclists.

Here you will nd a mountain bike hire service, as well.

Vertical Park, Harrachov-MýtoTe new premises oer ideal adrenaline entertainment to all

sportspersons who are not afraid of heights. You can try themountain-climbing wall, giant swinger, bungee trampoline and

various rope attractions. If you take children with you, they will

certainly enjoy the trampoline for children and the mini zoo.

www.verticalpark.cz

Bobsleigh Tract and Monkey Park Anyone who is not satised with bobsleigh riding should not miss

a visit to Monkey Park which is in Harrachov or Špindlerův Mlýn,

just closed to bobsleigh. In the natural environment, you can try

to overcome obstacles suspended between trees, and even ride on

a rope above water (Harrachov). www.bobovka.cz



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GLASSWORKS AND MINIBREWHOUSE,

HARRACHOVTe museum of the traditional manufacture of glass; aer the

excursion, we recommend visiting the restaurant from where you

can watch the glassworks operations through a glass wall. Te

restaurant brews krausen beer directly in front of the visitors’

eyes and on Fridays and Saturdays there is live music as well.

www.sklarnaharrachov.cz

AQUAPARK ŠPINDLERŮV MLÝNModern premises oering a wellness centre full of attractions for

children and adults for every rainy day. www.aquaparkspindl.cz

HORNICKÉ MUZEUM (MUZEUM OF MINING),

HARRACHOVExplore the 1,000 m-long mine tunnel of the former ore mine.

Equipped with a helmet, you will see, for example, the ore hoist

and mine trucks.

What to do when it is raining

Špindlerův Mlýn and Luční boudaŠpindlerův Mlýn is the heart of the Krkonoše tourist industry and

an excellent starting point for various hiking tours. Te adventure

trail for athletic tourists follows the red mark up the hill slopes

of Kozí hřbety with an impressive view of the avalanche slopes

and dales (the trail is closed in winter) with a stop at Luční bouda

where refreshments are available. We recommend returning along

the Bílé Labe river’s valley or via Výrovka chalet to Svatý Petr.

www.skiareal.cz

Harrachov and valley Mumlavský důlTe Mumlava river’s valley is long and poetic with its waterfalls

and cascades. At the end of the valley, it is possible to continue via a steep walk to the crest (in the direction of the chalet Vosecká

bouda or Pančavská louka). In Harrachov, you can enjoy a ride

on the cableway to Čertova hora, passing the ski jumps, which is

sure to take your breath away. www.harrachov.com

The Glass Museum, HarrachovPec pod Sněžkou

Chair lift to Medvědín, Špindlerův Mlýn Meadows near Pec pod Sněžkou

Labský důl and the Labe river’s sourceAn extraordinary attractive trek in the impressive countryside

of the Labe river valley is completed by a steep climb along the

waterfall and rocks towards the chalet Labská bouda.



Černé jezero

Čertovo jezeroŠpičák

Plechý Třístoličník

Nové údolí

Černá hora

Vyšší Brod

Lipno

Kašperskéhory

Železná Ruda

Churáňov

Klatovy

Český Krumlov

Jezerní slať Boubínský prales

Švihov

Vltava

Povydří – AntýglVydra

Rožmberk

Kvilda

Kubova HuťPlešné Jezero

Lipno

NováPec

Roklanský potok (Roklanský brook)

Šumava Mountainsromantic ride on a bike and down the river

The Šumava Mountains are suitable for: www.isumava.cz

Te deep forests of the Czech-Bavarian border area, the wild

mountain creeks, lakes and moors, blooming slopes and pastures.

Te countryside of Pošumaví is poetic and soothing. A constant ele-

ment of the Šumava countryside is water. Te extensive recreational

zone around Lipno lake hosts thousands of visitors every summer,

from families with children to lovers of windsurng and yachting.

Anyone interested in sport will nd a real paradise in Šumava.A great number of natural and historical monuments have been

made accessible thanks to a dense network of cycle paths. In the

past, the communications network used for the purpose of the

frontier protection was passable only by military vehicles. Now,

the narrow but high-quality paths are available to cyclists. Te

most popular paths are found in the surroundings of Horská

Kvilda, towards the Vltava river source and in the region of

Kašperské Hory. For tourists whose physical condition is not

perfect, there is the area of Šumava plains with a minimum

amount of elevation changes.



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Paradise for lovers of waterLipno reservoirLipno is an ideal place for water sports of all kinds. ry the school

of windsurng, various water sports, hire service providing cata-

marans, water treadles as well as yachts… or “just” take a swim.

www.lipno.info

Do you travel down rivers?Ten the South Bohemian region is the right place for you. Tere

are many places where you can hire a kayak or canoe and let out

your adrenaline on the Vltava, Otava or Vydra rivers.

Povydří Te part of the Vydra river between Antýgl and Čeňkova pila

full of stones creates breath-taking scenery of wild cataracts with

cascades, huge boulders and hollowed “giant pots”.

Jezerní slať (Lake Moor)Moors are a typical feature of the Šumava landscape. Te upland

moors accessible from Kvilda with their remarkable ora and

fauna are here for you via a short nature trail.

Source of the Vltava riverFrom Kvilda village, you can set o for a moderately dicult trail

to the source of the Vltava river. Te longest Czech river begins on

the slope of Černá hora. Its spring runs out of a water conduit of

the medieval mine and is characterized by its high content of silver.

Tips for your tripsPlešné lake and PlechýPlešné lake (Plešné jezero) is one of the typical glacial lakes found

in Šumava. A steep, nearly 300 m high wall towers above its surface.

We recommend starting in Nová Pec, following the yellow mark and going up to the top of Plechý, which is the highest peak of

the Czech part of Šumava (1,378 m). Te trail back to Plešné lake

follows an extraordinary impressive nature trail titled “Ghost of the

Primaeval Forest”. Walking through a wild forest with no human

interventions up the steep slopes is a real adventure.

Windsurng on Lipno lake Entertainment for children in the Vydra river channel

Černé jezero (Black Lake) Kvilda

By Chair lift to Špičák taking your bike with you



WELLNESS SPORT ARENA LIPNOTree whirlpool baths, Finnish and herbal sauna, Kneipp’s walkway,

massaging showers and massages. All the aforementioned with

a beautiful view of Lipno lake, giving not only your body a chance

to relax, but also your spirit.

ROŽMBERK CASTLEIf you count yourself among lovers of culture and fairy tales, do

not miss the guided night tours in traditional costumes which

are held in summer. www.hrad-rozmberk.eu

WATER CASTLE ŠVIHOVA huge castle near Klatovy with a water fortication system used

to be one of the best fortications of its time and is denitely

worth seeing.


Černé and Čertovo lakesTe attractive trek along the hill slope of Špičák, around two glacial

lakes (Černé jezero, Čertovo jezero), of which Černé is the largest

and deepest to be found in Šumava.

Bike Park Špičák Te downhill courses full of skiers in winter change to the Bike

Park for mountain bikes in summer. Te cableway up will provide

you with comfort and the only thing you have to do is to assess

your skills, to pluck up heart and to make your way down along

some of the trails. www.sumava.spicak.cz

Boubínský prales (primaeval forest)A unique reservation in the middle of Šumava. Some trees here

are up to 50 m high and are more than 400 years old. Te best way

to nd the primaeval forest is to take the 4 km-long Boubínská

trail, which starts in Kubova Huť.

Water Castle ŠvihovTourists in the Šumava mountains

Cycle path in the area of Kašperské Hory

Picturesque landscape of the Šumava region

Třístoličník Te top near the Czech-German border is located 1,311 m above

sea level. Tere are three rocks where, according a legend, three

kings used to meet – from Bohemia, Austria and Bavaria. We

recommend starting the climb from Nové Údolí.



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Jablonecnad Nisou

Liberec

JeštědTanvald

Bedřichov

Josefův Důl

Královka

Jizera

Tanvaldský Špičák

Jizera

SmrkLázně

LibverdaHejnice

Kristiánov

Jizerka

Smědava

N. Městop. Smrkem

Frýdlant

Blatný rybník

Harrachov

Hrádeknad Nisou

Ještěd, 1,012 m

Jizerské Mountains and Ještědwith a passion for biking

The Jizerské Mountains and Ještěd are suitable for: www.liberecky-kraj.cz

Do you like to bike and do you like exploring new places? Do you

feel like setting out on a trip into nature with a baby in a pram?

Have you got a handicapped friend? Te Jizerské Mountains oer

an ideal terrain for baby prams as well as wheel chairs. Te minor

mountain range in the north of Bohemia is a popular destination

of all lovers of biking. And not only for them. Everybody who

is either dependent on or addicted to wheels can “walk in themountains” equally. Te countryside of the Jizerské Mountains

oers a sucient number of paths with smooth surface which can

be used either for long trips with a pram or by those who wish to

enjoy themselves while equipped with a wheelchair or a hand bike.

Like a sharp point, Ještěd mountain towers above the North

Bohemian city of Liberec. Te mountain, visible from a great

distance, gives you an impression of an isolated dominating

peak guarding its city at its bottom. A keen observer will notice

that the impressive appearance of the mountain is highlighted

by the structure on the top of it – Ještěd, the renowned hotel

and transmitter, a pearl of modern architecture, which has won

a number of international awards. Te smart spike of the structure

prolongs the natural line of the mountain and adds the nishing

touch to its appearance.

Tourism without barriersTere are about two dozen trails suitable for handicapped and

baby prams, the lengths of which range from 5 to 25 km. Tey

are characterized by mild uphill and downhill gradients and along

the trails there are barrier-free stops (restaurants, kiosks, toilets).

Here you will nd a unique marking of the trails with a wheelchairpictogram, which will guide you perfectly.



LIBERECTe Babylon centre oers a really ideal all-day program for a rainy

day. Te entire family can nd lots of entertainment in the aquapark

and the amusement park, undergo testing in the IQ park and enjoy

themselves in the largest maze of mirrors in Europe. Finally, you

can take a rest in the wellness centre. www.centrumbabylon.cz

FRÝDLANT CHATEAU AND HEJNICE BASILICAIn the close vicinity of the Jizerské Mountains, there are two

pearls of architecture which are denitely worth seeing. Te

monumental Baroque basilica and monastery in Hejnice as well

as Frýdlant chateau, combining the original Gothic castle with the

later Renaissance chateau in a marvellous manner.www.mcdo.cz


Moorland along the Jizera riverKrálovka look-out tower

Jizerka village

Frýdlant chateau

Singltrek Nové Město pod Smrkem

is equipped with a bike hire service working on the hire-here-and-return-there principle.

Singltrek Nové Město pod SmrkemIf you are heart-and-soul bikers, try the new 55 km long one-way

path for mountain bikes under Smrk, the highest peak of the

Jizerské Mountains. www.singltrekpodsmrkem.cz

Jizerka villageTe original Jizerka village is the literal heart of the Jizerské

Mountains. It is the Czech Republic’s highest municipality with

beautiful folk architecture where you will nd subsistence and

accommodation. It is accessible by car or by bike and on foot

from Smědava along the natural trail through the forest moorland.

Královka look-out towerAn attractive walking trail or cycle path, at the beginning of which

we recommend climbing the Královka look-out tower, continuing

to Nová Louka restaurant as far as the original Kristiánov village

(glassmakers’ monument); the trail goes by Blatný rybník, a small

romantic lake in the woods.

Tips for your tripsJeštědA dominant feature of the city of Liberec available by car or

cableway. At the top, there is a hotel renowned for its unique

architectural design with fantastic views. If you are sporty, ride

a mountain bike down the newly built “La Spaghetta” path.

www.skijested.cz

Nová Hřebenovka cycle pathA long-distance path along the crests of the Czech mountains startsin Harrachov and goes to Jizerka and from there it goes either via

Bedřichov to Hrádek nad Nisou or to the crest of Ještěd. Te trail



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Hanička

Zemská brána

Velká Deštná

Častolovice

Potštejn

Letohrad

Králíky

Červená VodaČenkovice

Masarykova chata

Šerlich

BoudaŽamberk

Rokytnice

Říčky

Deštné

Rychnovn. K.

Ústí n. Orlicí

MladkovPastviny

DivokáOrlice

Divoká Orlice (Wild Orlice) river

Te hills of the Orlické Mountains are unpretentious, mild, and

covered with woods and pastures. Tis region seems to resist the rav-

ages of time and to these days has preserved its simple, folk character.

Anyone who likes hiking and dislikes crowds, who prefers meeting

roe deer to meeting a group of tourists, and likes picking mushrooms

and blueberries rather than attending attractions of the modern

tourist industry will nd plenty of relaxation and peace in this region.

Unconquered fortressesTe Jiráskova path, which is named aer the Czech classical author,

extends over the entire crest of the mountains. Whichever part

thereof you visit, you will nd one specicity, which is rarely found

to this extent somewhere else in the world – the pre-war fortication

system on the Czech border. In the deciduous woods, there are

small bunkers or larger fortresses hidden almost every kilometer,

which were built shortly prior to 1938 for the purpose of defence

of the Czechoslovak Republic. Te fortresses were never used in

the World War II. However, they have been preserved to this day as a silent memento of the turbulent times, nowadays maintained

by volunteers or changed into museums.

Orlické Mountainsmelancholic beauty of long ago

The Orlické Mountains are suitable for: www.orlickehory-cz.info



Cyclists in the Orlické Mountains Channel of the Divoká Orlice (Wild Orlice) riverMasarykova chalet on Šerlich

Hanička fortress – defensive works Chapel of Kunštát, crest of the Orlické Mountains

Hanička fortressTis is one of the largest underground fortresses located near

Rokytnice in the Orlické Mountains. Its surface represents

a unique set of surviving armoured elements and an exposition

of war equipment. In the underground premises, you can see the

equipment of an atomic bomb shelter. Interesting: the original

pre-war fortress was converted in secrecy into an atomic bomb

shelter for the prominents of the ruling communist regime in 1975

at the time of the Cold War. www.hanicka.cz

Bouda fortressTe most preserved fortress belonging to the pre-war artillery

fortication system of the former Czechoslovakia situated nearMladkov. Visitors will be impressed by the extensive underground

premises and the unique railway line 57 m below the ground.

www.boudamuseum.com

Tips for your tripsOn a bike along the crestFrom Masarykova chalet (Masarykova chata) on the hill Šerlich,

which is the only restaurant on the crest of the mountains, the red

mark goes along the crests through Velká Deštná, the highest peak,

as far as Hanička fortress. You will enjoy the beautiful views of

the entire mountain range; a similar cycle trip without the largerchanges in elevation is available for visitors having less-than-perfect

physical condition and/or children.

Zemská bránaTe natural reservation where the channel of the Divoká Orlice river

is full of boulders several hundreds of meters long is surrounded by

distinctive gneissic rocks and creates the impression of a border gate.

Častolovice chateau and zoopark An ideal destination if you feel like having an undemanding family

walk. Te lovely chateau, as one of the few in Bohemia, is a place of

residence of its owners, and is administered sensitively and open

to the public. Te nice environment will give you a very pleasant

impression. Te chateau is surrounded by a park with white fallow

deer and for children, the chateau minizoo is available.

www.zamek-castolovice.cz

THE MUSEUM OF CRAFTS IN LETOHRADIn the Museum of cras in Letohrad, situated in the listed premises

and being the largest museum of its kind in the Czech Republic,

you will learn what the nearly forgotten cras of hollowing,

wheeling or shingling used to be like. www.muzeumremesel.cz

POTŠTEJN CHATEAUPotštejn, a picturesque, newly reconstructed Baroque chateauinvites you on a tour of the chateau’s interiors, as well as interesting

night tours. Played tours in Baroque costumes for adults as well

as children are a very popular adventure and are educational at

the same time. Not far from there, you can visit the mysterious

ruins of the medieval Potštejn castle. www.zamekpotstejn.cz




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Dlouhé Stráně

Ramzová

Branná

Na Pomezí

Praděd

Králický Sněžník

Velké Losiny

Karlova Studánka

Jeseník

Kouty nadDesnou

Lipová Lázně

Malá Morávka

Šumperk

Velká Kotlina

Morava

Praděd, the highest peak of the Jeseníky Mountains, 1,491 m

Te vast Jeseníky Mountains are mountains of springs. Te spring

wells and springs running down the magnicent hills have created

this mountain landscape and have given rise to the spa industry

tradition. Karlova Studánka spa takes pride in having the clearest

atmosphere of all Central Europe. Te town deserves to call itself

“the spa for even the healthy”.

Te Jeseníky Mountains are a great place for a holiday combiningoutdoor physical activity pursued in fresh mountain air (on foot or

by bike, mountain bike in an ideal case) with regeneration of the

body in some of the spa and wellness centres in Jeseník, Karlova

Studánka, Velké Losiny or Branná.

Springs that cureYou can take full advantage of the spa treatment, baths, massages

and relaxation in hot water in the pool complex in Karlova

Studánka. Te nearby Jeseník spa is an extensive spa complex

where the renowned methods of treatment invented by Vincenz

Priessnitz, the spa’s founder, are still applied. An interesting thingis that the rst hydrotherapeutic facility in the world was founded

in 1837 by a small farmer who invented his revolutionary treatment

procedures by application of what he saw in nature and what he

had tested on himself. Surprisingly, by baths in cool water, simple

diets, sucient sleep and work in the open air, he succeeded in

curing numerous weak townspeople and aristocrats.

Jeseníky Mountainsclimatic spa – wellness for body and spirit

The Jeseníky Mountains are suitable for: www.jesenikytourism.cz



Pumped storage power station Dlouhé Stráně

Memorial of Vincenz Priessnitz, Jeseník On scooters downhill from Praděd

Králický Sněžník – source of the Morava river

Karlova Studánka

hill, there is a hidden power plant and a vast upper reservoir of thepumped storage hydroelectric plant, which was classied in 2005

among the 7 greatest wonders of the Czech Republic, is located

on the very top of the hill.

Králický Sněžník You will enjoy the hike up to the top of the majestic hill without

roads and restaurants, and pristine nature having an Alpine-like

character near the top. Interesting: the main European water

divide runs here.

Museum of Vincenz Priessnitz, Jeseník Te permanent exhibition in the house of the spa founder will

show you details of the Priessnitz’s treatment method and his

remarkable journey through life.

Tips for your tripsPradědTe highest mountain of the Jeseníky Mountains with a transmitter

and a restaurant seems to be a sort of “obligatory” tourist destination

with beautiful views in every direction. You can conquer Praděd

on a bike along the bituminized trail but it is denitely worthgoing up on foot, enjoying a pleasant ride down on a hired scooter.

Velká kotlina natural trailVelká kotlina is a botanical garden of the Jeseníky Mountains. It

hides the most variable display of associations of plants and animals

and it is a protected nature area of Central European importance.

Te original glacial formation oriented in the southerly direction,

now rocky and forest-free forms a rare ecosystem. Te natural

trail leads from Malá Morávka along the blue mark to Praděd.

Te steep path will test your physical condition thoroughly since

the change in elevation over a distance of 6 km is about 630 m.

Dlouhé StráněYou will denitely be impressed by the view of the horizontally

“cut o” hill Mravenečník above Kouty nad Desnou. Inside the

MUSEUM OF PAPER, CHATEAU AND THERMALSWIMMING BATHS IN VELKÉ LOSINYAer a visit to the museum of manual production of paper, we

recommend relaxing in the thermal sulphur baths (open daily

except for Mondays). www.muzeumpapiru.cz

NA POMEZÍ CAVE LIPOVÁ SPA

Unfavourable weather will never spoil a trip to a cave. In theJeseníky Mountains, you can visit a rich stalactic cave Na Pomezí

with small lakes and spacious domes. Te tour in the length of

400 m lasts 45 minutes. www.caves.cz




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Picturesque landscape of the Beskydy Mountains

Te eastmost Czech mountain range near the border with Slovakia

invites you to spend a holiday there, especially due to the unique

character of the region. As far as the eye can see, the landscape is

hilly, the slopes of the hills are covered with woods and pastures

where friendly and vigorous Moravian Wallachians maintain the

original wooden cottages and sheep huts. When you come here,

do not hesitate to eat the local specialties: lamb stew, sheep cheese,cakes called “frgále” and – plum brandy. A symbolic ruler of the

region has always been the pagan god Radegast from whom the

local beer took its name.

Active rural tourismOutdoor museum of folk culturein Rožnov pod RadhoštěmA place you denitely should not miss. Te Moravian Wallachian

outdoor museum will show you how people used to live more than

100 years ago and will provide you with the opportunity to taste

the best from the local cuisine. www.vmp.cz

Beskydy Mountainsliving folklore

The Beskydy Mountains are suitable for: www.beskydy.com

Rožnovpod Radhoštěm

Štramberk

Frenštát podRadhoštěm

Kopřivnice

Frýdek-Místek

ČeladnáOstravice

Radhošť

Pustevny Radegast

Lysá hora

Cycling Bečva



ŠTRAMBERSKÉ BEER SPAHave you ever had the opportunity to experience beer with not

just your mouth, but your whole body, as well? In the Beskydy

Mountains you will be given an unique opportunity:

www.relaxvpodhuri.cz

TATRA KOPŘIVNICE TECHNICAL MUSEUM

Te absolutely unique museum shows the history of the carfactory which produced one of the rst cars in the world in 1897

called Präsident. Here you will see, among others, a collection

of sixty passenger and transport vehicles. www.tatramuseum.cz


From Pustevny down the valley on a scooter Folk festival, Outdoor Museum of folk culture,Rožnov pod Radhoštěm

Art Nouveau architecture by Dušan Jurkovič, Pustevny

Radhošť, The Chapel of St. Cyril and Methodius

Radhošť, statue of the god Radegast

Tips for your tripsFrom Pustevny up to Radhošť Te most attractive trail in the Beskydy Mountains where the

best places of interest can be seen. A unique set of wooden rustic

structures at the top of Poustevny was designed by architect Dušan

Jurkovič in the Art Nouveau style with rich stylized ornaments.

He wanted the structures to give the impression of Slavic folk

architecture. From Pustevny, a comfortable trail will lead you

up to the top of Radhošť where a chapel with a bronze statue of

Cyril and Methodius is situated and on the way you will pass an

impressive statue of the god Radegast. Next to the lower cableway

station, you will nd a mountain bike hire service and next to the

upper station, a scooter hire service. www.lanovka-pustevny.cz

Lysá horaA natural trail showing the visitors certain traditions, legends

and natural monuments leads up to the highest peak of the

Beskydy Mountains. From the top, you have a beautiful view of

the countryside. Length 16.5 km, incline 800 m.

OstraviceIf you are looking for a starting point on your mountain hike,

you should not miss the village Ostravice, a typical distinctive

municipality of the Beskydy Mountains where you can enjoy heatedswimming pool attractive to all family members.

Bečva cycle path141 km of paths for cyclists (and selected sections for inline

skaters as well) will show you the picturesque countryside and

folk architecture.

Aquapark Olešná, Frýdek-Místek Even if it is not hot in the mountains, you can enjoy swimming

in the outdoor aquapark with heated water and a number of

water attractions. Aer a demanding hike, you can relax during

a romantic night swim under the stars.



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Blatenský vrch

Tisovský vrchPlešivec

Růžový vrch

KlínovecKamencové jezero

Jáchymov

Ústí nad Labem

Teplice

Most

Lázně Kynžvart

Boží Dar Chomutov

Karlovy Vary

Krupka

Mariánskélázně

Krušné Mountains landscape

Te mountains with the most eventful history became a popular

tourist destination not long ago. Over the course of time, the

mountains underwent unexpected changes. In the 16th and 17th

centuries, the mountains were very busy: the silver and tin mines

produced coins – thalers, which gave name to today’s US dollars.

Te discovery of uranium deposits resulted in involuntary work

of approximately 15,000 in particular political prisoners in the1950s who were extracting uranium intended for the Soviet

nuclear experiments near spa town of Jáchymov. Te subsequent

extensive mining for coal and the development of power plants

in the Mostecko region resulted in extensive devastation of the

forests in the 1970s and 1980s.

In spite of all the aforementioned events, surprised visitors

are welcomed by beautiful young larch and birch forests with

unfrequented forest cycle paths where you can teach your children

to ride a bike.

Krušné Mountainsmountains and valleys for cyclists

The Krušné Mountains are suitable for: www.krusnehory.net



KARLOVY VARY CARSLBADVisit the classic example of the Czech spa resort, Karlovy Vary,

with its beautiful houses along the colonade, enjoy the spa

atmosphere and treatments of all kinds. A very pleasant poor-

weather program may be an excursion to the production premises

of the famous liquor Becherovka. www.karlovyvary.cz

KYNŽVART CHATEAU

NEAR MARIÁNSKÉ LÁZNEnjoy the romantic beauty of the white chateau which was built

in the style of Viennese classicism and which is decorated by rich

interiors and surrounded by natural gardens. www.kynzvart.cz


Jáchymov, mine tunnels

Klínovec, the highest top of the Krušné Mountains, 1,244 m

Karlovy Vary Moorland of Boží Dar

Velký močál reservation (Big marshland)

In pursuit of the mysteryof the undergroundHell of JáchymovIf you are interested in history, visit one of the uranium mine’s

former tunnels where (not only) political prisoners were working

at the time of the hasty development of Czech socialism. Te

tunnel is now open to public as a museum of uranium extraction.

Tips for your trips

Boží DarTe natural trail goes through the marvellous countryside of the

mountainous moorland of Boží Dar. In the moorland you will

nd an entertaining forest path called “Baby Jesus trail” (5–13 km)

intended for children. Individual tourists can enjoy peace on the

forest trails along Blatenský příkop which used to supply water to

the mining and metallurgical operations. Boží Dar is also an optimal

starting point for the most interesting cycle paths. www.bozidar.cz

KlínovecTe highest mountain accessible by cableway from Jáchymov and

down which you can go by the Cyklo Down Hill Klínovec – going

directly down the hill is recommended for the bravest tourists,

or you can take the 4–15 km trail through Boží Dar or Pašerácká

stezka (Smuggler’s Path).

Kamencové lake (Kamencové jezero)and zoopark in ChomutovTe large natural reservoir is located on the outskirts of the

city of Chomutov. Maintained beaches, water attractions. Te

aluminiferous bottom provides the water with extra high quality,

in particular from a dermatological point of view and the lake is

regarded as a natural beauty shop. If you do not feel like swimming,

you can take your children to Podkrušnohorský zoopark or Stará

Ves outdoor museum of folk architecture – centre of the regional

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Hrubá Skála chateau, in the background, the ruin of the Trosky castle, Bohemian Paradise

Tese rock formations in the north are a renowned mountaineer-

ing area. Te bottom-up view is stunning, the top-down view is

impressive. In all the areas you can enjoy both: romance and the

opportunity to climb.

Adršpachwww.skaly-adrspach.cz

Adršpašsko-teplické rocks(Adršpašsko-teplické skály) A minor rock area near the Polish border. It is a renowned moun-

taineering area. If you follow the tourist mark, children in particular

will enjoy the trail. Each rock has its own symbolic name (Babiččina

lenoška (Grandma’s sofa), Cukrová homole (Sugar loaf), Rytířská

přilbice (Knight’s helm), etc. and it may be funny to look for them

among the rock’s shapes.

A romantic and undemanding trail around the rock towns of

Adršpach with small lakes and waterfalls, which can be livened upby boat ride around the lake in the middle of the rocks.

Rock townsa paradise for mountaineers, place of charms and fairy tales

The rock towns are suitable for: www.skalnimesta.cz

Adršpach

Bohemian Switzerland

Bohemian Paradise

Praha



Jičín

Kost

Trosky

HrubáSkála

Maloskalsko

Prachovské skály

ValdštejnRadvanovice

Železný Brod

Hruboskalsko

Příhrazské skály

Kozákov

Bohemian Paradisewww.cesky-raj.info, www.geopark-ceskyraj.cz

Bohemian Paradise (Český ráj) is a Geopark listed by UNESCO.

It consists of several rock areas between Jičín and Železný Brod:

Prachovské skály, Hruboskalsko, Maloskalsko, Příhrazské skály.

Te forces of nature – wind, rain, frost and sun sculpted the works

of the bizarre sandstone shapes. Te highest peak of the Bohemian

Paradise, Kozákov, is a place for nding semi-precious minerals.

Prachovské rocks (Prachovské skály)A place that will denitely test your courage. During the hike you

will move in the narrow cles between the rocks, and climb upthrough their inside to reach the slightly adrenaline-enhanced

view from their tops.

Trosky and Valdštejn castlesWhen you arrive in the Bohemian Paradise, you will be surprised

by an unusual formation in the countryside – the ruins of rosky

castle with towers called “Baba” (Hag) and “Panna” (Virgin),

built on a double-top resulting from volcanic activity. Another

attractive rock area, Hruboskalsko with Valdštejn rock castle, is

located not far from here.

Trosky castle in the Bohemian Paradise

Valdštejn rock castle in the Bohemian Paradise Navigation along the Kamenice river in theBohemian Switzerland

Kost castle in the Bohemian Paradise

Adršpach

To the middle of the Prachovské rocksin the Bohemian Paradise

Adventure Geopark, RadvanoviceIf you have children, we recommend visiting the Happy Land natural

entertainment park. Te natural adventure trail equipped with

natural swingers, climbing frames, climbing walls, cross-country

scooters, giant trampolines oers an extraordinary opportunity

to try panning for genuine Czech garnets. In short – fun, learning

and plenty of physical activity for children all day long.



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Hřensko

Děčín

Pravčická brána

Kamenice

Mezní Louka

Bohemian Switzerlandwww.ceskesvycarsko.cz

Te Bohemian Switzerland (České Švýcarsko) is a picturesque

place near the border with Germany where the Labe river leaves

Bohemia.

Pravčická Sandstone Gate(Pravčická brána)Te rock formation is the largest natural bridge in Europe and

an ideal destination, an all-day hike in the area of Hřensko. It is

not available by car and the trail is not suitable for prams, cyclists

or handicapped people. A suitable starting point is Mezní Louka

or Hřensko. www.pbrana.cz

Hřensko, navigation alongthe Kamenice riverTe trail through the Kamenice river’s pass is so narrow that in

two places a waterman must ferry you across on a boat. It is a very

popular trip for children, as well.

Navigation by boat Hřensko – DěčínTe navigation along the Labe river gorge is romantic and relaxing

and you can enjoy the beauty of the B ohemian Switzerland at an

unusual angle while having lunch on board.

KOST CASTLE, BOHEMIAN PARADISEAn impressive stone castle built in the high Gothic style in the

middle of the forest. Te spiritual atmosphere of the castle gave

rise to an original event – at the turn of July and August, the castle

becomes busy due to the presence of herbalists, numerologists

and esotericists who come here to attend the so-called Magiccongress. www.kinskycastles.com

AQUACENTRUM JIČÍNModern premises where you can enjoy yourself: swimming, wild

river, toboggan, watershots, saunas.


Pravčická brána in the Bohemian Switzerland



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