There are some fine circuits in the forested Křivoklátsko hills on the left bank of the river Berounka near Nižbor. Most walks pass through the village of Chyňava, which has an excellent minizoo.
Tag: Beroun
*A circular route to the Svatý Jan pod Skalou from Beroun train station: 13 km to 18 km*
This is an attractive way to visit the monastery at Svatý Jan, with its famous viewpoint, returning along the picturesque Loděnice valley and then Berounka river.
A winter walk along the Berounka river near Tetín: 6 km to 12 km
The Berounka is especially scenic in between Beroun and Karlštejn, with dramatic limestone cliffs framing the meandering river. Try the little known footpath on the right bank to reach Srbsko station.
Along the Berounka to Křivoklát, a 27 km route from Beroun via Nižbor
A classic one-way walk to the royal castle of Křivoklát starting in historic Beroun, initially on cycle tracks beside the scenic Berounka river to reach Nižbor, then following the lovely Křivoklátsko forest paths.
Beroun to Nižbor via the Děd tower, returning along the Berounka – a 22 km circular tour
A lovely walk initially into the hills above the historic town of Beroun to the Děd viewpoint, and then on easy paths to Nižbor chateau, returning along the moody Berounka river using the cycle route.
Hiking the best of the Křivoklátsko ridges: a 29km route from Žebrák to Beroun
A classic, but long, hike taking in some of the finest viewpoints and rocky ridges in the Křivoklátsko hills, starting at Žebrák with its famous medieval castles and finishing in the historic center of Beroun.
Castles, viewpoints and magical forests: a 3 day tour in the heart of Křivoklátsko – 90 km
A strenuous but rewarding 3 day circular hike (2 overnight stops) in the magical forests and hills of Křivoklátsko, following the Berounka westwards, returning to Beroun along the rocky ridges.
Short walks around the Děd viewpoint from Beroun center: 8 km to 10 km
The historical town of Beroun, 20km to the west of Prague, is definitely worth worth a visit, and can be easily combined with a shady walk up to the Děd viewpoint and in the surrounding forests.
Exploring the Tetín viewpoints on the trail of St. Ludmila – 3 km to 10 km walks
Tetín is one of the most important early medieval sites in Bohemia, and it is spectacularly situated on a ridge above the Berounka river. It is an easy short walk from Beroun railway station.
*Tetín and the Berounka river from Beroun: a 14 km circular walk*
A nicely varied walk from Beroun train station to the legendary medieval site of Tetín, through classic Český kras forest and limestone scenery, returning on a pretty path beside the Berounka river.