Zlatá Koruna is one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in Bohemia and definitely worth visiting when on a tour of the area around Český Krumlov.
Category: Český Krumlov + environs
A short walk to Křížová hora (623 m) above Český Krumlov, along the pilgrimage route: 4 km
The climb up to Křížová hora to visit the Baroque pilgrimage chapel is a popular short walk for those staying in Český Krumlov. There is a fine view from the top!
*Walks around the grand castle/chateau at Rožmberk nad Vltavou: 1 km to 6 km*
Rožmberk castle is spectacularly situated on a rocky outcrop overlooking the river Vltava. This short walk circles around the castle, finishing in the excellent brewery restaurant!
*A walk around the south Bohemian town of Český Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage site: 7 km*
Český Krumlov is, after Prague, the most popular tourist destination in the country. Its magnificent medieval historical centre deserves to be explored at length. Here is a suggested walking route!
*The Baroque Křížová cesta in the south Bohemian pilgrimage town of Římov: 5 km*
25 Baroque chapels line the remarkable Křížová cesta pilgrimage trail founded by the Jesuits of Český Krumlov in the countryside surrounding the town of Římov.
*Walks to the summit of Klet’ (1084m), the highest point in Blanský les: 6 km to 10 km*
The view from the summit of Klet’ is worth the 400m ascent of this famous Bohemian mountain. Good food in the mountain hut, ancient rock towers and attractive beech forests create a super trip.
*Dívčí kámen castle and Třísov Celtic oppidum – a 5 km tour*
This short trip captures the best features of walking in Bohemia: romantic medieval ruins, craggy rocks, an ancient hillfort and an atmospheric restaurant, all in a lovely forest setting near Český Krumlov.