Závist hillfort is the most famous Celtic site in Bohemia. Overlooking the historic town of Zbraslav and the Berounka river, the circuit around the fort is a popular excursion year round.
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A nicely varied long walk in southwest Prague, with an excursion into the Český kras hills: 30+ km
A fine long walk on the southwest outskirts of Prague, mixing the hilly terrain of the Český kras protected nature area with attractive sections along the Vltava river and Radotínský stream.
A circular walk through Zbraslav, combining both Vltava and Berounka riverbanks – 10 km
Zbraslav has one of the country’s most important Baroque monasteries (designed by Santini) and is a good starting point for easy walks along the Berounka and Vltava rivers, which join near Zbraslav.
An adventurous walk in the Károvské canyon near Zbraslav: 7 km
An unusual and challenging walk, starting from the Vltava riverbank near Zbraslav, with a twisting rocky ascent and a descent through the wild Károvské valley with its steep banks.
*A relaxing walk along the cycle trail between Vrané nad Vltavou and Zbraslav: 5 km*
The section of Vltava cycle path between Zbraslav and Vrané nad Vltavou is one of the most scenic (for walkers too!) and there are some super refreshment options along the way…
Walks along the A2 Vltavská route between Zbraslav and Prague Troja: up to 30 km
For a nice long flat walk beside the Vltava river, passing through Prague, consider some (or all) of the 30 km A2 cycle path starting near Zbraslav and finishing at Troja zoo.
A full tour around the Celtic oppidum of Závist – Šance, near Zbraslav: 10 km
Závist is the best known Celtic hillfort site in Bohemia and this 10km circular walk explores this famous oppidum, as well as its sister site Šance, on the opposite hill.
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.