This unusual short circuit explores some rarely visited historical locations (and a few good refreshment spots!) at the very edge of one of western Prague’s expanding residential districts.
Category: Prague (West)
A circular route following the Radotínský potok mill trail, starting in Chýnice: 10 km
This unusual circular route follows a section of the Radotínský potok dotted with ancient mills. It starts in Chýnice, where a renovated pub offers welcome refreshments at the end of the walk.
*A remarkably varied 17 km circular walk through the countryside near Prague airport*
There are many places to visit for walkers in the countryside near Prague airport, including the Lidice memorial, Zájezd zoo, Okoř castle, ancient Buštěhrad and old villages with great restaurants!
*A 3 km walk around the poignant Lidice memorial area*
A visit to the site of Lidice, the village 20 km northwest of Prague that was annihilated by the Nazis in 1942, is a hugely worthwhile experience. It is a beautiful walk as well as a poignant trip.
*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.
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.
A 9 km walk around Dalejské údolí – 500 million years of Prague’s geological history
A walk along the scenic Dalejský valley, with its unique geology, is one of the most interesting in the Prague area. There are various route options, including combining with a Prokopský valley walk.
Around the ancient Hostovice ponds – 3km to 6km easy walks
This easy walk, on the western outskirts of Prague, explores the attractive Hostovické rybníky, an historically and environmentally important complex of fish ponds.
Starting the Santiago de Camino…from Zbraslav to Karlštejn; a 25 km hike
A Bohemian branch of the Svatojakubská cesta starts at Zbraslav monastery, follows the fine ridge above the Berounka, reaching Karlštejn after 25km of peaceful panoramic footpaths.
Following the old mill path alongside the Radotínský stream; an 8 km trail
This 8 km route, in a steep-sided limestone valley close to Prague, follows part of the ‘old mill trail’ along the Radotínský stream, which has more than 20 ancient mills on its banks.
*Wild walks in Divoká Šárka: highlights of Prague’s mountain reserve (7 km to 13 km circuits)*
Divoká Šárka is Prague’s most dramatic park area, with volcanic terrain, picturesque streams and ancient hillforts, located just 5km from the center of town.