Two flat circular walks starting at Kost, taking in the Plakánek and Prokopské valleys, visiting the villages of Střehom, Vesec and Libošovice, for superb examples of folk architecture.
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A 10 km walk around Komárovský lake and the Příhražské skály
An interesting 10km walk on mostly easy paths, starting in Nová Ves, passing the Komárov lake and rock formations and the southern section of the Příhražské rocks.
A 15 km circular tour from Sobotka, via Kost and Humprecht
This varied circular tour starts at the town of Sobotka, with its famous folk architecture and visits the baroque hunting lodge of Humprecht, the castle of Kost and the fascinating Plakánek valley.
Valečov to Kost, via Drhlenský and Komárovský ponds – a 27 km tour
An attractive full day’s walk, along easy trails, visiting the castles of Valečov and Kost, passing through sections of the Příhrazské rock formations and by a number of small lakes.
On the ‘Golden Trail’: Sobotka to Mnichovo Hradiště, via Kost – 28km
A varied walk starting at Sobotka and finishing in Mnichovo Hradiště, mostly along the Golden trail, passing the castles of Humprecht, Kost and Valečov and other highlights of southwest Český ráj.
The Český ráj ‘Four Castles Tour’ – an epic 37 km circular trip
A 37 km circular tour of the castles; Valdštejn, Hrubá Skála, Trosky and Kost, following the Český ráj ‘Golden Trail’: either a long day trip, or in two parts with an overnight stop.
A 32 km tour of the highlights of southwest České ráj
An epic 32km full day tour of the medieval castles (including Kost and Valečov), viewpoints and lakes of the relatively undiscovered southwest section of Český ráj.
Turnov to Mnichovo Hradiště on the ‘Golden Trail’ – a two day 46 km or 54 km trip
A famous two day tour, starting in Turnov and finishing in Mnichovo Hradiště, following the Český ráj ‘Golden Trail’, with an overnight stop at Kost (or Sobotka for an extended version of the walk).
The 120 km Grand Tour: a 4 day hike along the best trails in Český ráj
The ultimate tour of Český ráj: a strenuous but rewarding walk, with three overnight stops, along the best trails in the region, traversing every important sandstone rock area and castle in the region.