The rugged landscape of Český kras is filled with caves for hikers to discover. This traverse across the western section explores the best of this sublime limestone terrain.
Category: Český kras
*A long walk in the Český kras hills surrounding Karlštejn castle: 20 km to 36 km*
An excellent trip in the ancient limestone terrain of Český kras, bisected by the lovely Berounka river with visits to several top sites and some excellent refreshment options along the way!
A winter walk along the Berounka river near Tetín: 6 km to 12 km
The Berounka is especially scenic in between Beroun and Karlštejn, with dramatic limestone cliffs framing the meandering river. Try the little known footpath on the right bank to reach Srbsko station.
*The Zlatý kůň limestone nature trail next to the Koněprusy caves – a 3 km walk*
If visiting the Koněprusy caves take an extra hour to complete the nearby Zlatý kůň trail which tours the old limestone quarry area and includes a super viewpoint and an exciting tunnel section.
Exploring the Tetín viewpoints on the trail of St. Ludmila – 3 km to 10 km walks
Tetín is one of the most important early medieval sites in Bohemia, and it is spectacularly situated on a ridge above the Berounka river. It is an easy short walk from Beroun railway station.
Short walks (3 km to 8 km) in the ancient Český kras landscape near Kosoř
Kosoř – a tranquil Český kras village not far from Radotín – is sited above the Černá rokle valley with its important limestone quarry fossil sites. Various short routes explore the surrounding landscape.
Flat walks along the beautiful Berounka from Srbsko – 3 km to 8 km
Srbsko is an attractive village situated on the Berounka river and on the main train line between Prague and Beroun. The area is perfect for short easy walks and a bite to eat by the river.
Svatý Jan and the limestone quarries of Český kras – a 14 km tour from Srbsko
An excellent varied walk through the Český kras limestone quarry areas to visit the historical monastery complex of Svatý Jan, returning along the picturesque Loděnice valley and Berounka river.
*All roads lead to…Karlštejn: the nicest approach to Bohemia’s No.1 castle – a 9 km trip*
The image of Karlštejn castle must adorn more calendars and postcards than any other Bohemian attraction. To avoid the crowds, try this exciting walk which makes full use of the train line.
A short walk (4 km) around the Kulivá Hora nature reserve from Třebotov
The limestone area of Český kras has several quiet nature reserves, such as Kulivá Hora, well known for its rare plants and butterflies and easily visited on a short walk from the historic village of Třebotov.
A short walk to the Mořinka menhir (standing stone) and accompanying sculpture
A very short hike (500m) to the viewpoint on the hill above the attractive medieval village of Mořinka to see the modern menhir and its accompanying surreal sculpture.
The unique limestone quarries of Velká and Malá Amerika – 2 km to 6 km walks
The abandoned limestone quarries of Velká and Malá Amerika, often seen in films, are the most spectacular in the Česky kras region and can quickly be visited from a local car park.
A circular 15 km tour from Liteň to Koda cave, in classic Český kras countryside
An easy tour on quiet paths through classic Český kras open rolling countryside, starting from Liteň with its Baroque chateau and garden, passing the famous Koda limestone cave.
Starting the Santiago de Camino…from Zbraslav to Karlštejn; a 25 km hike
A Bohemian branch of the Svatojakubská cesta starts at Zbraslav monastery, follows the fine ridge above the Berounka, reaching Karlštejn after 25km of peaceful panoramic footpaths.
Following the old mill path alongside the Radotínský stream; an 8 km trail
This 8km route, in a steep-sided limestone valley close to Prague, follows part of the ‘old mill trail’ along the Radotínský stream, which has more than 20 ancient mills on its banks.
Koněprusy limestone caves and the Kotýz hill fort – a 5 km walk
Extend a visit to the famous Koněprusy caves located in the hills above Beroun, with a hike in the forests along a limestone ridge to the viewpoint at the Bronze Age Kotýz hillfort.
*Tetín and the Berounka river from Beroun: a 14 km circular walk*
A nicely varied walk from Beroun train station to the legendary medieval site of Tetín, through classic Český kras forest and limestone scenery, returning on a pretty path beside the Berounka river.