This is an easy medium length walk in the relatively flat landscape to the north of Prague. A landscape which has some interesting surprises for the adventurous walker!
Category: Prague (North)
*Walks along the river Labe from Brandýs nad Labem to meet the Jizera at Káraný: 10 km – 14 km*
Brandýs nad Labem offers a number of scenic riverside walks along the Labe. Try this route upstream to Káraný and then circle back through the forests and meadows on the north bank.
*A circuit from Horoměřice, via Statenice, Únětice and the Kozí hřbety ridge: 10 km to 13 km*
This excellent and varied walk on the outskirts of Prague visits three historic villages (all with good restaurants). A highlight is the traverse of picturesque Kozí hřbety ridge.
*An excellent long (and flat) walk in the countryside near Brandýs nad Labem: 33 km*
Looking for a full day’s walk in easy terrain, within easy reach of Prague? This circular walk starting in historic Brandýs is a good choice – lots of quiet forest sections and then stretches on both sides of the Labe river.
*A circuit of the villages close to Okoř (with optional visit to Zájezd minizoo): 9 km – 12 km*
Okoř is definitely worth a trip to view the spectacular Gothic castle ruins. Extend the trip with a tour in the attractive countryside and stop in one of three excellent restaurants along the route!
Easy walks along the Vltava river between Kralupy and Libčice: 8 km to 15 km
There are hiking trails on both sides of the river Vltava between between the towns of Kralupy and Libčice, just north of Prague. This creates the possibility of a nice flat circular route!
*A short visit to the chateau, park area and Santini chapel at Panenské Břežany: 1 km*
The 18th century chateau at Panenské Břežany is definitely worth a visit, particularly for anyone interested in recent Czech history or Santini’s wonderful Baroque architecture.
*The Vinořský park nature trail, starting at Satalice in NE Prague: 6 km (extendable)*
Vinořský park is an interesting natural park area on the outskirts of northeast Prague. It is well worth a visit. The one way route from Satalice finishes at the attractive Ctěnice chateau.
*A 10 km circuit in eastern Prague: from Chateau Ctěnice to Jenštejn fortress*
The refurbished Ctěnice chateau, close to the Prague East village of Vinoř, is well worth a visit, as is the surrounding countryside, which is filled with important historic and prehistoric sites.
Exploring the ancient burial mounds near Tursko and Chýnov: 10 km
Go hunting around Tursko village (just a few km north of Prague) for the best-preserved prehistoric barrows in Central Bohemia and stop by for a tasty cake in a hidden café!
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.
A visit to the important historical towns of Stará Boleslav and Brandýs nad Labem: 6 km
The linked towns of Stará Boleslav and Brandýs, located some 20 km north east of Prague, on the Labe river, have an important role in Bohemian history. Explore the area on this easy short walk.
The unique Bronze Age landscape near the Prague district of Suchdol: a 10 km tour
Follow the picturesque Tiché údolí (Quiet valley) from Roztoky in north Prague to discover the unique Bronze Age landscape near Únětice village and circle back through the historic Suchdol woods.
*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.
*Exploring Klecany and the Klecanský háj viewpoints: a 7 km circuit*
The ancient Slavic settlement and forests around Klecany, located just to the north of Prague, are worth exploring for their rich cultural history and fine views over the Vltava.
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.
*A 10 km tour of Prague’s famous Zámky hillfort, via Čimické and Bohnické údolí*
A super circular walk from the
Prague district of Čimice through the pretty Čimická valley to the 4000 year old Zámka hillfort, returning along the Vltava and through the old village of Staré Bohnice.
A 5 km gastronomic walk from Okoř to Číčovice along the Zákolanský stream
Okoř attracts many visitors to view its dramatic Gothic castle ruins. There are also easy walks along the Zákolanský stream – this 5 km route visits two villages with fine restaurants for a long lunch.
Walks in the Prague parks (III) – Ďáblický háj and Čimický háj – two 4km trips
Two short walks in the attractive forested park areas of Ďáblický háj and Čimický háj, north of Prague centre, offering super views and sites of significant geological and archeological importance.
*From Roztoky to Řivnáč; a unique 5000 year prehistoric journey – 16 km*
This circular tour explores the prehistoric landscape around Roztoky on the Vltava river, visiting important Stone Age, Bronze Age, Slavic and Medieval sites on a uniquely atmospheric route.
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.
*Step back in time – from the Gothic ruins of Okoř to the oldest Slavic rotunda: an 11 km trip*
This excellent easy walk (11km) starts at the dramatic Gothic ruins of Okoř and follows the Zákolanský stream past several interesting water mills, to reach the historic Slavic fortified site of Budeč.