The Kögler nature trail, established in 1941 by Rudolf Kögler, is the oldest natural science trail in Czech Republic. The original 12 km route has been expanded to a 23 km circular trail starting in Krásná Lípa.
Category: České Švýcarsko
*The 2.5 km Kyjov trail – a unique České Švýcarsko rock route near Krásná Lípa*
The Kyjov rock trail is a short but very scenic route through a sandstone rock maze, involving lots of steep steps and rock crevices to squeeze through. It is a challenging but fun route!
A walk around Vlčí hora (581m), a volcanic peak on the edge of České Švýcarsko: 3 km
Vlčí hora is an unusual volcanic peak located in the Labské pískovce nature zone, some 7 km northwest of the town Krásná Lípa. The summit climb is easy with good views and a nice café on the return!
An excursion into the sandstone rock areas near the Cz-D border at Ostrov – 13 km (extendable)
This walk explores the remarkable sandstone rock complexes and table mountains on both sides of the Cz/D border in the very far north of Bohemia, close to the famous rock walls of Tisá.
A circuit from Ostrov into the sandstone rock complexes at Tisá: 7 km – 10 km
An extended version of the classic Tiské stěny walk, through spectacular sandstone rock scenery, starting at the pretty hamlet of Ostrov, on the Cz-Germany border.
*Tiské stěny; one of the most scenic sandstone complexes in the country – 4 km*
The Tiské stěny are a spectacular series of sandstone rock columns close to the German border, north of Ústí. Sandy paths weave through the maze-like rock complexes, as scenic as any in Český ráj.
*Views from the table mountain of Děčínský Sněžník (723m): 5 km to 8 km*
Děčínský Sněžník is a famous sandstone ‘table mountain’ that looks down upon the town of Děčín. Tour the summit plateau for superb views into Germany and across northern Bohemia.
*Pravčická brána and Edmundova soutěska – an 18 km round trip (with shorter options)*
This classic circular walk visits the most famous sandstone rock feature in the country before returning along a scenic narrow gorge, requiring two short but interesting river boat trips.