A short walk around the park at the art deco Lázně Mšené spa resort: 3 km
- Lázně Mšené is a relatively unknown spa resort located just 40 km northwest of Prague, close to the picturesque castle town of Budyně nad Ohří. The spa dates from the end of the 18th century, but most of the buildings in the park area were constructed or reconstructed in an art deco style at the beginning of the 20th century. The spa is still in use, specializing in musculoskeletal issues.
- There is a pleasant park area surrounding the resort with a number of marked trails for walks of different lengths around the partly wooded landscape. In addition to the interesting spa buildings, there is a ruin of an early 19th century (unfinished) church on a sandstone crag to visit, as well as the area of the former swimming pools. The park is freely accessible for the general public.
- It is possible to tour the main park area in around 2 km to 3 km. The footpaths in the forest can be muddy, but otherwise the route is easy, with just one small hill and some steps to descend. For refreshments, there is a café in the Pavilion Dvorana, next to the main parking area.
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Directions
- Lázně Mšené can be reached by bus from a number of larger towns in the area. There is a large free car park near the spa buildings
- After looking around the different spa buildings, follow the YELLOW hiking trail through the car park. After 500m reach the old swimming pool area
- If wanting a circular route, take the forest footpath leading uphill from the pool area. Follow this footpath as it circles around the hill back towards the spa, mostly above the railway line
- The trail crosses an old bridge over the railway to reach the ruined church. The path then descends some steps back to the spa area