Let us invite you to the Bohemian Paradise – a picturesque region situated 90 km north of Prague capital. The name expresses the unique harmony of the natural beauty of sandstone rock cities and varied landscape with valuable historical sights and folk architecture. The Bohemian Paradise is included in the UNESCO list in the category of geopark. It is an excellent opportunity to spend your holiday discovering beautiful nature and history – you will pass through narrow corridors of rock cities, interesting rock labyrinths and splendid viewpoints and you will also visit the little rock castles ruins. You will go along well-marked tourist paths. The length of the 1 day route is 10 – 26 km. There is also the possibility to modify the route for bikers. The cozy hotel room and nice stuff prepared to realize your wish will be awarded on every day of your stay here in the Bohemian Paradise. The luggage transfer is ensured during the stay in the Bohemian Paradise.
a) Prague – airport or hotel where our driver will pick up you
b) Jičín – in hotel where you get an information package
During the first day
Walk easy by narrow corridors of 97 million years old rocks of UNESCO geopark. Feel the aroma of pine forest when arriving at medieval castles. Enter into the timber house to watch how the locals lived. Nature full of life birdsong in contrast with cold sandstone. Look around at the rocks and countryside from many viewpoints. Discover region marked also by baroque include ponds.
Yes, here it is. Your walking holiday is just starting. You are probably arriving at the international Vaclav Havel airport Prague according to a flight schedule during the day. Now we will help you to get smoothly to your first stop in Bohemian Paradise (Jičín).
Variant a) Transfer by public transportation (we will advise connection).
Variant b) Private transfer by our car (with extra charge).
You will see: Jičín, historic town built by Albrecht from Wallenstein. One of the prettiest towns in the Czech Republic and the east gate to Bohemian Paradise. You will walk up to Wallenstein tower to look around and discover the local museum in the chateau. After that you will feel relaxed in chateau gardens.
Accommodation: hotel*** Jičín
The hotel is situated near the center of the town. It is a hotel with a nice restaurant with Czech cuisine and comfortable spacious rooms. If clients arrive during the day, there is enough time to visit a picturesque Renaissance town of Jičín.
Basic route: 11 km + circuit trip through the Prachovské skály rocks.
Shortened route: 7,5 km + circuit trip through the Prachovské skály rocks 3,5 km.
The route leads to undulating terrain and ends in a rugged rock city.
You will see: walk up to basalt sharp hill Zebín after that walk by countryside close to Prachovské skály sandstone rocks (well-known from Hollywood’s films – Carnival row), probably most famous from other 11 in the region.
Accommodation: Hotel*** Parkhotel Skalní Město, Prachovské skály
Hotel is situated in a romantic part of a natural reservation of Prachovské skály rocks.
Basic route: 16 km.
The walk in mild terrain with beautiful views.
You can see: At first you will discover rock ruins of Pařez, then you will have a great view to Trosky castle (later this trek) and finally you will walk to village Mladějov and continue to Sobotka, where you can visit small round hunters castle Humprecht
Accommodation: hotel*** Pošta Sobotka.
Basic route: 26 km (24 km).
Shortered route: 18 km.
The route runs through the undulating terrain of enchanting valleys with nice views and romantic castles. Firstly you will walk through the most typical Czech village, then through a very nice village which is ending by medieval castle.
The hotel is situated in a former chateau standing on the rock blocks with a unique view.
You will see: Vesec, Plakánek, Kost, Podtrosecká valleys and Trosky
Accommodation: Hotel**** castle Hrubá Skála or Štekl
Hotel is situated in a former chateau standing on the rock blocks with a unique view.
Basic route: 10 km (13 km).
The trail leads in a rock city with hilly terrain and nice views with little rock castles. Firstly you will be walking through 97 million years old rock formations and standing on first outstanding viewpoints. Discover ruins and chapel on a rock as well as your last night hotel and come to a special place where you will see Turnov and Jizera river valley. In Turnov you have option to visit muzeum.
You will see: Hrubá Skála rock city, Valdštejn castle ruins, Hlavatice view on a rock, Turnov town
Accommodation: hotel Turnov (Karel IV. or Bohemian Inn).
Basic route: 14 km.
Firstly you will come to wooden farmstead than through Drábovna and you will come the old castle. From your next and the last castle of the day you will see the valley and descend down to the village .A diverse track with a hill-climbing first (you will pass easy) after the following river walk around a majestic rock formation and pass through a rock labyrinth later.
You will see: Dolánky timbered farmstead, Frýdštejn and Vranov castle, Malá Skála, Vranov, Suché skály rocks, Besedické skály rocks, Kozákov
Accommodation: hotel Turnov (Karel IV. or Bohemian Inn).
Yes, your holiday in Bohemian Paradise has just finished. Hopefully, you are full of memories. We will help you with getting back to Prague. You could extend your stay in the Czech republic by a few nights in Prague.
Variant a) Transfer by public transportation.
Variant b) Privat fast transfer by our taxi.
Accommodation: Hotel*** or Hotel**** in Prague (extension – extra charged)
All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, satellite TV, telephone and well-stocked mini-bar. Rich breakfast buffet.
Package for 2 pax or more |
Travelling solo |
Single room in a group |
Bigger groups on request |
| Accommodation in a double / twin room | Accommodation in a single room | ||
€ 625/ person |
€ 960/ person |
€ 825/ person |
|
Transfers up to 8 passengers
Arrival (Prague – Jičín): € 140
Departure (Turnov to Prague): € 130
Pet supplement
Accommodation in Prague in DBL/twin room 120 € ***, 140 €****
Accommodation in Prague in triple room 160 € ***, 180 €****
Accommodation in Prague in a single room 110 € ***, 130 €****
Flights info for this trip
Recommended airport: Václav Havel Airport Prague (http://www.prg.aero/en/), IATA: PRG
Terminal 1 is used for flights outside the Schengen Area.
Terminal 2 is used for flights within the Schengen area.
Traveling to and from Bohemian Paradise
Transfer from airport to the Bohemian Paradise (Jičín)
The fastest transport to the Bohemian Paradise – Jičín, based on the previously booked taxi. The driver will wait for clients in the airport hall when they check in. He will have the poster with the name of CzechWalks in his hands. Travel time by a taxi from the Prague airport to Jičín is up to 1,5 hours.
Transfer from Bohemian Paradise (Malá Skála) to Prague
Hiking in Czechia
If you get in trouble, you will call Petr, he can speak english.
All tracks are leading along the tourist very well-marked paths. Tourist mark for hikers has a uniform size of 10 cm x 10 cm. In the Czech republic, the following colors are used: red, blue, green and yellow. Margins are white. Attention! In case you lose the tourist mark, you will have to go back to the place where you saw it for the last time. You will also have to take care of digressions. You will also see bigger marks, which are for bikers and their edges are yellow. We are able to change the route on the client wish, e.g. incl. the train or bus ride.
Accommodation and services
The luggage transfer is ensured from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All hotels have 3 stars. Rooms are comfortable with bathrooms and TV. Accommodation is provided incl. continental breakfast. All hotels also have a wireless Internet connection (WIFI).
