*Tetín and the Berounka river from Beroun: a 14 km circular walk*

• A varied 14 km circular walk starting at Beroun train station, leading to the legendary medieval site of Tetín, through classic Český kras forest and limestone scenery, returning along an attractive section of the river Berounka
• Tetín village is located near the site of an early medieval (Slavik) fortress, believed to have been occupied by Saint Ludmila (c.860-921 AD), wife of the Přemyslid dynasty founder Bořivoj I. Ludmila and Bořivoj were the first Christian rulers of Bohemia. Ludmila was believed to have been murdered in Tetín castle, and she was canonized shortly after her death. The ruins of the 13th century fortress (built close to the site of the earlier Slavik fortifications) are still visible.
• The paths are good, mostly on wide forest tracks and asphalt paths. A total of 220m of height is gained/lost over the total route of 14.4km
• Refreshments should be available at Beroun railway station (at the start/finish of the walk) and in Srbsko (after 8km), particularly the Hotel and Restaurant U Berounky

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Directions

• Start the walk at Beroun main railway station – to which there are regular trains to/from Prague. If driving, use the Park&Ride car park which is 200m from the railway station
• From the train station, pick up the BLUE trail is the direction of Tetín
• After 2.7km reach the village square of Tetín. Continue onto the main square keeping the pond on the right hand side. At the children’s playground turn left on the path up towards the 14th century church of sv. Jan Nepomucký [This is built on the reputed initial burial place of Saint Ludmila, who it is believed was murdered at Tetín castle in 921 AD]
• At the church there are two excellent view points towards the Berounka river. From the viewpoints continue on the path towards the ruined castle Hradiště Tetín, where there is a further excellent viewpoint
• From the Hradiště viewpoint follow the marked trail back to the village square
• From the square continue on the BLUE trail in the direction of Koda (including an uphill section through the forest), reaching the Koda – dolní rozc. signpost after 2.5km
• At the Koda – dolní rozc. signpost take the YELLOW trail in the direction of Srbsko
• The trail descends to reach the village of Srbsko after 1.7km
• Cross the Berounka river on the narrow road bridge, still following the YELLOW trail
• 50m after crossing the river, there is the Hotel and Restaurant U Berounky, which has a pleasant terrace and serves good food
• Continue on the YELLOW trail, directly along the banks of the Berounka, which here carves through the impressive limestone gorge. After 1.4km reach the signpost of V Kozle, and here leave the YELLOW trail continuing on the asphaly cycle path which follows the Berounka river
• After 3.6km join the road leading out of Beroun, and look out for the RED trail mark on the railway bridge. Cross under the railway, a now follow the RED trail onto the railway bridge which crosses the Berounka
• After 1.3km on the RED trail reach the railway station/Park&Ride car park