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A taste of Brdy: an 11 km walk to Jindřichova skála viewpoint and Valdek castle

  • This circular walk provides an attractive introduction to the Brdy highlands, entering the forested area for a section and visiting the interesting Jindřichova skála rock area, with its super viewpoint, returning via the romantic 13th century castle ruins of Vladek (currently closed to visitors).
  • The route is entirely on easy paths (asphalt roads or wide forest tracks) and is navigable with a pushchair/buggy. Note: there are frequent signs warning about leaving the marked trails as this was formerly a military area
  • The route involves 200 of easy ascents and descents on its 10.8 km length.
  • There are no refreshment options on the route itself – apart from a natural spring – the nearest restaurant being 1 km from the car park, in Chaloupky village

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Directions

  • Start the walk in the village of Neřežín. There is a small free car park opposite the attractive private Baroque styled property, which has a vineyard. The car park is close to the reservoir of Záskalská, which can be accessed by a short walk along the YELLOW trail (in the opposite direction from the walk described here)
  • From the car park take the GREEN diversion trail in the direction of Chaloupky, joining the YELLOW hiking trail after 600m walking through the village
  • Turn left onto the YELLOW trail and continue uphill towards the forested area, on the outskirts of Malé Vísce village
  • After 1.9km walking on the YELLOW trail reach the diversion signpost for Vyhlídka Jindřichova skála. Take this diversion which reaches, after 500, the interesting limestone rock area (which has rock climbing routes) and impressive viewpoint with views over the Brdy hills. The ruined tower of Vladek castle is also visible
  • Return back to the main YELLOW trail nd continue for a further 1.1 km until reaching the turning to the left, which is signposted as a cycle trail to Červený potok. Take this path
  • After 1.9 km on this cycle path reach the Červený potok signpost and join up with the GREEN hiking trail
  • Turn left onto the GREEN trail (which is a normal road – and has the occasional car)
  • After 1.9 km on this road, reach the Na Hlíně signpost and here turn onto the YELLOW trail in the direction of Vladek ruins
  • After 300m on the YELLOW trail, reach a parking area opposite the military base, and take the short diversion to see the 13th century ruins of Vladek castle (entry to the ruins not currently permitted)
  • Return back to the YELLOW trail and continue down the road to reach the village of Neřežín and the car park, after 2km
  • There are no refreshment locations on the route and the nearest restaurant is in the village of Chaloupky, 1 km from the parking spot
13th century ruins of Vladek castle
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