The majestic Renaissance chateau in Kostelec nad Černými lesy is a hidden gem located just 30 km to the east of Prague. Tour the chateau area and surrounding attractive beech and oak forests on this easy trip.
Category: Říčany – Český Brod
The ‘krásné vyhlídky’ nature trail above Josef Lada’s Mnichovice: 11 km (extendable)
A nice easy circular trail in the attractive hilly countryside southeast of Prague, which was the source of inspiration for Josef Lada’s famous tales of the Mikeš, the talking cat.
A 3 km walk around the prehistoric fortifications above the Šembera river
A short walk to the important Slavic fortified site, called ‘Old Castles’, above the Šembera valley, with a return beside the river filled with picturesque granite boulders.
Walks to the granite rocks of Klepec and Tismice church – 2 km to 11 km
The landscape near Český Brod is filled with Slavic and medieval landmarks, as well as the remarkable Klepec rocks. Picnic at the rocks, or take a longer walk to see Tismice’s fine Romanesque church.
Along the historic Šembera valley to Český Brod – a 15 km walk
A varied ‘one way’ walk from Kozojedy to Český Brod beside the scenic Šembera river, passing unique historical sites, towers and ancient fortresses along the way.
Walks in the unique nature reserve of Voděradské bučiny: 5 km to 15 km
Voděradské bučiny reserve is a forest and lake area 30 km east of Prague, unique for its fields of frost-shattered granite boulders. Several ‘all season’ walks are available along the attractive forest trails.