Zákupy, a historic town in north Bohemia, boasts an aristocratic heritage and a well maintained English park. Guided chateau tours reveal its rich past. It is worth a visit.
Category: Lužické hory
A short trip to the volcanic outcrop of Zlatý vrch in the Lužické hory: 2 km (extendable)
Lužické hory has the best volcanic rock formations in the country, including the popular Panská skála and less known Zlatý vrch. Visit both easily if on a driving tour in the area!
* A tour around the sandstone rock formations near Sloup v Čechách: 10 km*
The sandstone rock formation near Sloup is just as interesting as more famous Bohemian sandstone areas. There are a lot of highlights to discover and this is a fine trip.
*A trip to see Panská skála – the most visited geological site in the country: 1 km to 3 km*
Panská skála is a remarkable basalt rock formation, created from a 30 million year old lava flow. Located close to Nový Bor and with easy access, it is a ‘must see’ site!
*Jedlová, Tolštejn castle and various Lužické hory viewpoints in a fine 15 km circuit*
The Lusatian mountains in north Bohemia offer some excellent walking terrain in attractive forests, with rocky outcrops. Try this route to get a taste of the landscape!
*A tour around Luž (793m), the highest peak in the Lužické mountains: 4 km to 7 km*
Luž peak straddles the Czech-German border in the far north of Bohemia and has a super view from the modern tower on the summit. There are some good restaurants on this circular route!
*The challenging Kögler nature trail starting in Krásná Lípa: 23 km*
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.
Jedlová peak and Tolštejn castle in the Lusatian mountains, starting at Jedlová train station: 8 km
A lovely short walk from Jedlová train station to (arguably) the highest peak in the Lužické hory, with an option to divert to the romantic Tolštejn castle ruins.
Exploring the Lužické hory from Jablonné: a 19km tour via Lemberk castle
An attractive 19km tour in varied terrain, starting in the historic town of Jablonné v Podještědí, visiting the Baroque chateau of Lemberk and exploring the attractive sandstone foothills of the Lužické hory.