Four lovely (mostly flat) walks of different lengths alongside the chestnut brown waters of the river Jizera and past several photogenic historic buildings built on its banks.
Tag: Turnov
*The classic 10 km circular walk around Hrubá Skála and Valdštejn*
Possibly the most famous walk in Český ráj, a 10 km tour with stunning panoramic views over the Hrubá Skála rocks, and visits to the well known castles of Hrubá Skála and Valdštejn.
On the ‘Golden Trail’: Trosky to Turnov, via Hrubá Skála – an 18 km trip
A one day trip along the main section of the Český ráj ‘golden trail’, traversing the famous castles of Trosky, Hrubá Skála and Valdštejn, achieved by catching the regional train to Ktová and walking back to Turnov.
An 18-23 km tour of the Hrubá Skála area, including Kozlov rock castle
This circular walk combines all the famous sites and viewpoints of the Hrubá Skála rocks, including Valdštejn castle, with the relatively unknown and intriguing rock castle of Kozlov.
On the Greenway to Malá Skála returning via Frýdštejn – a 23 km tour
This varied walk has two parts – a flat section from Turnov along the Jizera river Greenway trail and then a rugged section leading up the Vranov ridge, through the Drábovna rocks back to Turnov.
Highlights of the northern section of Český ráj – a 32 km tour
An extremely varied long day’s tour traversing all the major sandstone rock formations in the northern section of Český ráj, four ruined rock castles, and sections along the tranquil river Jizera.
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.