Head off the beaten track to discover the complexity of Prague’s different architectural styles (and some great views) on the hillside of Smíchov’s residential district below the unique Strahov sports stadium.
Category: Prague (Central)
*Discovering the Secret Gardens of Prague’s Malá Strana district: 3 km*
Explore the serene Baroque gardens of Prague’s Malá Strana on this scenic circular walk, featuring Valdštejnská, Vrtbov, and Notic gardens, with picturesque views and optional café stops.
Walks in the Prague parks (X) – Havlíčkovy sady (Gröbovka) in Vinohrady: 3 km
Havlíčkovy sady is a lovely small Vinohrady park with a huge variety of trees, fountains, a vineyard and a historic 19th century gazebo and villa.
Walks in the Prague parks (IX) – the atmospheric Olšany Cemetery area: 3 km
Although not technically a park, historic Olšany Cemetery is one of the most interesting and atmospheric of Prague’s green spaces. It is well worth a visit.
Walks in the Prague parks (VIII) – the Riegrovy sady (Rieger gardens) in Vinohrady: 2 km
Riegrovy sady is a popular urban park with lots of facilities, great views over most of Prague and several good refreshment options both within the park and nearby.
*Walks in the Prague parks (VII) – the Royal Garden and Stag moat at Prague Castle – 1 km to 4 km*
The Renaissance Royal Garden just to the north of Prague Castle is one of city’s most beautiful small park areas and includes a number of historic buildings and super views over the Castle.
*Highlights of Prague Castle; a (gastronomic) exploration of the Hradčany district – 8 km*
Prague Castle, the world’s largest connected castle complex, offers a diverse fusion of architectural styles in its historic buildings and picturesque gardens. Gastronomic delights abound in the Hradčany district.
*A personal tour around the architectural majesty of Prague’s Old Town: 5 km*
Need a route around the most important sites in Prague’s Old Town? Well, here is one suggestion to compete with the traditional guide books…Various personal favourite buildings are visited on this route!
*A circular tour in Central Prague along both sides of the Vltava river: 9 km*
For those visiting central Prague wanting a good medium length walk following the Vltava river on both sides and passing many of Prague’s top attractions – this could be the walk for you!
A traverse of Klánovický les from Rajská zahrada metro station to Uvalý: 19 km (extendable)
This nicely varied route – with good eating options – starts on the eastern outskirts of Prague, passes a number of scenic ponds and crosses Klánovický forest to reach the attractive town of Uvalý.
Walks along the A2 Vltavská route between Zbraslav and Prague Troja: up to 30 km
For a nice long flat walk beside the Vltava river, passing through Prague, consider some (or all) of the 30 km A2 cycle path starting near Zbraslav and finishing at Troja zoo.
Along the Rokytna stream from Vysočany to the Malešice botanical garden: 8 km (extendable)
This is a varied city trail along the Rokytna stream, with an unusually broad range of mostly historical buildings and sites, including the site of the 18th century battle of Štěrbohol.
A circular tour to Doubravka, Prague’s newest lookout tower: 7 km from Hloubětín station
Kyje/Hloubětín districts in northeast Prague have both fine medieval churches and a very modern tower on Horka hill. The area is definitely worth a visit and there are some good eating spots!
*An extended tour around Malá Strana, Prague Castle and Petřín: 10 km*
This is a circuitous tour of the Malá Strana area of Prague – viewed by many as the most beautiful and varied of all the Prague districts. It visits the most famous sites as well some hidden gems.
*A 3 km walk in Prague’s botanical gardens and the sv. Klára vineyard*
Prague’s botanical gardens are worth a visit just for the views of Troja chateau from the sv. Klára vineyard. Stroll through the pretty gardens and maybe stop to taste the wines in the vinoteka.
Tours around Baba and the Šarka valley from Nebušice: 13km to 19km
The Šarka valley is Prague’s most impressive nature area, with steep sided gorges, a picturesque stream running through it, with several famous prehistoric sites along its edges.
*Exploring the western Prague parks: from Břevnov to Bílá Hora, a 10 km tour*
For history (or Renaissance and Baroque architecture) lovers this is an excellent easy walk exploring the key locations associated with the important 1620 battle of Bíla Hora in western Prague.
Escape the city to Kunratický les: a 9 km tour around Václav IV’s hunting forest
Kunratický les is a large park area easily accessed from Prague by metro. Discover the ruins of Václav IV’s medieval castle and grab a bite to eat on an easy circular walk around the attractive mixed forest.
Views from Vyšehrad – a 3km tour of the first Bohemian King’s fortress
Vyšehrad, seat of ancient Bohemian kings, is steeped in legend. It also offers some of the best views in Prague from the rampart wall on an easy tour of this popular park area.
*Petřín hill : a 5 km walk in Emperor Charles IV’s private vineyard*
The slopes of Petřín hill offer some of the best views of Prague castle and the medieval city lining the banks of the Vltava river. This circular tour, starting at Strahov monastery, visits all the best viewpoints.
Views from Vítkov: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly (+ Jan Žižka)
Vítkov hill, a short walk from Prague main station, is closely associated with the legendary 15th century Hussite general, Jan Žižka. The park at the top is a popular excursion for Prague residents and tourists.
The natural forests of Chuchelský háj, with a return along the Vltava – an easy 6 km trip
An easy 6 km circular route through the natural forest groves of Chuchelský háj following a nature trail, which also passes through a minizoo featuring native Czech wild animals.
Walks in the Prague parks (I) – Letna – a 3km trip above the Vltava
This short walk visits Prague’s most central park – Letna – which enjoys some of the best views over the old town and the river Vtlava, and should not be missed in any tour of the city.
Walks in the Prague parks (II) – Prosecké skály – a 4 km visit to Prague’s sandstone rocks
A 4.5 km circular route to visit the unusual sandstone rock formations of the Prosecké skály, accessed quickly from the Vysočanská metro stop and passing one of Prague’s historic vineyards.
Walks in the Prague parks (IV) – Stromvoka – 3 km to 8 km (including Troja)
Stromovka is Prague’s largest park, once a royal hunting ground and now a peaceful area of ponds and meadows. A short park walk can be extended with a visit to Troja’s zoo or botanical gardens.
Walks in the Prague parks (V) – Cibulka in the western Prague district of Košíře – 3 km
An easy walk in the somewhat overgrown but atmospheric English park surrounding the 19th century homestead of Cibulka, whose romantic monuments are slowly being restored.
From Prague’s botantical garden, along the Vltava to Hradiště Na Farkách – a 7 km tour
A suggested (7km) itinerary combining a visit to Prague’s beautiful botanical gardens, with a section along the Vltava river and an ascent to the Iron Age hillfort near Bohnice.
*An 11 km tour around the unique Prokopské valley and Děvín hill*
An 11km walk in the Prokopské údolí nature area, following the stream through the dramatic gorge before circling the plateau, with its important prehistoric sites and excellent views of Prague.
*From Prague center along the Vltava to Troja, returning via Stromovka park – a 12 km tour*
A varied 12 km circular walk from the centre of Prague along the Vltava river to the Troja district, with its famous botanical gardens and zoo, returning via the attractive Stromovka and Letna parks.
Some surprises in the farmland east of Prague – a 20km tour from Uhříněves
The flat farming terrain surrounding Uhříněves provides a surprising number of sites for walkers to explore, including scenic ponds and ancient fortresses on this richly varied 20km hike.