Make a circuit in the attractive rolling countryside near Sedlčany and visit one of the best viewpoints in the area – the 48m tall observation tower built in 2004 on Drahoušek hill.
Category: Slapy
*Circuits in the Sedlčanský landscape of legendary pond-builder, Jakub Krčín: 12 km to 23 km*
Jakub Krčín, known for building fishponds in Třebonsko, also developed the Sedlčany region. The area offers beautiful landscape, trails of various lengths, and historical sites worth exploring.
A full circuit of the northern section of Slapy reservoir, starting in Slapy village: 26 km
This long walk near scenic Slapy is unusual in that it manages to access trails on both east and west sides of the reservoir. The trails are usually quiet and there are long sections in the mixed forests.
Circuits in the hills above Slapy reservoir, starting at the resort village of Nová Živohošť: 8 km to 17 km
There are some very pleasant forest trails in the hills above the Slapy resort village of Nová Živohošť. The basic short circuit can be extended to visit two super viewpoints and a Hussite battlefield site!
Circuits near Slapy reservoir visiting the Drtinova viewing tower on Besedná hill: 8 km to 18 km
Several good walking routes near the scenic Slapy reservoir visit viewing towers built on the hills surrounding the reservoir. Drtinova tower is one of the best in the area!
Veselý vrch viewing tower and the Zlaté Psí hory mining nature trail: 9 km
Follow the Zlaté Psí hory mining trail, starting at the Baroque granary (museum) in Prostřední Lhota and detour briefly to climb Veselý vrch for some great views!
An easy walk in the forests above Štěchovice, returning along the Kocába valley: 11 km
Štěchovice is a good starting point for a number of walks in the rocky river gorges south of Prague. Try this easy walk in attractive mixed forests and along the dramatic Kocába valley.
*A visit to vyhlídka Máj (and related viewpoints) starting in Třebsín: 9 km*
Vyhlídka Máj is the most famous (and popular) viewpoint over the meandering Vltava river. There are two similar viewpoints just below Máj. Visit all three on this scenic route starting in Třebsín village.
*The Drbákov – Albertovy skály nature trail above the Vltava valley: 7 km to 12 km*
The nature trail around the Drbákov – Albertovy rocks, high above the Slapy reservoir, is one of the most scenic in the area – it is also quite challenging with some sections even equipped with chains.
*A tour around the Celtic hillfort site of Hrazany, overlooking Slapy reservoir: 11 km to 13 km*
An excellent circular route in attractive countryside near the Hrazany Celtic oppidum, following the Mastník stream to reach a spectacular viewpoint over Slapy reservoir.
A circular 21 km tour in the quiet hills around the Slapy reservoir from Kamýk nad Vltavou
A varied long walk in the attractive hills on both sides of Slapy lake, starting in historic Kamýk, passing through quiet meadows, mixed forests and sections directly along the lakeshore.
Views over Slapy: 10 km to 20 km tours in the hills near Měřín and Jablonná
The Slapy reservoir is a popular vacation destination not far from Prague. It also offers walkers spectacular views from the peaceful hills and forests, particularly around the resort of Měřín.
An educational 9 km tour around Hradištko, the township evicted by the Nazi regime in 1942
Hradištko is a small town located near the confluence of the Vltava and Sázava rivers and is an important WWII historical site. An excellent trail traces the recent somber history of the locality.
Vyhlídka Máj and Slapy dam, a 17 km adventurous route starting in Třebenice
Vyhlídka Máj is the most spectacular viewpoint over the Vltava river. The nearby car park gets impossibly busy at peak times. So, take the more challenging trail from Slapy dam for a real adventure.
*Vltava versus volcano: an 11 km to 14 km trip following the Svatojánské proudy*
An 11km circular walk starting at Slapy dam, along the Svatojánské proudy historic footpath which undulates along the volcanic rock terraces above the scenic Štěchovice reservoir.