A 5km varied walk around Úvaly (with lots of gastronomic options)

The town of Úvaly lies 20km to the east of Prague, on the edge of Klánovice les, the largest forest area in the Prague environs. Úvaly has a historical record back to the 13th century, but settlements have existed here for at least 7000 years, when the first Neolithic farmers arrived in the region.
Úvaly has fast train connections to Prague center and is a good location for easy walks in the forest and farming terrain to the east of Prague. One option is to head westwards to explore the many (mostly flat) trails amongst the oaks trees of Klánovice forest. An alternative short walk – detailed below – follows the educational trail which starts in the town center. This visits the hilly area to the east of the town and includes an ascent of the 31m lookout tower which was opened in 2015.
The town center is well endowed with positively reviewed eating establishments for refreshment after (or before) a walk in the countryside. These include the large well known pub on the main street Hospoda na dobrým místě, the next door Bistro Úvaly (which also has excellent homemade ice cream), the Italian restaurant Positano 2 (on the other side of the main street) and just 500m away the new microbrewery Pivovar Libertas. These establishments have outdoor seating areas.
The suggested 5 km route passes several village ponds, an ancient mill, a newly created stone circle with menhirs, as well as all four of the refreshment options mentioned above. There are also various activities in the forest areas for children. The route involves just 100m of ascent-descent. However, there are a couple of steep forest path sections so this is not a walk for a stroller.
Note – the full ( 8km in length) educational trail around Úvaly also has a section to the south of the town. However, this was inaccessible when last attempted (July 2021) due to an overgrown footpath, so it is advised to take the shorter route described below.

Directions

Start at the Úvaly train station (frequent trains from Prague and a large parking areas for drivers)
Take the GREEN hiking trail in the direction of ‘Stonehenge’. The trail passes under the railway in the station area
Follow the trail on the side roads, past the Mlýnský pond – with its interesting 18th century Prokúpek mill – and then ascend steeply into the forest to reach the modern menhir monument (´Stonehenge’)
From the monument, continue on the GREEN trail around the field to reach the lookout tower. The view from the top is wide ranging and on a clear day the Krkonoše mountains are visible to the north
From the tower, continue non the GREEN trail which descends quite steeply back to the Mlýnský pond and from there along the stream, past the 17th century Church of the Annunciation of the Lord, to the village center – several restaurants (including those mentioned above) are located on the main square close to the fountain
From the main square, continue on the GREEN trail for 500m to reach the newly established Pivovar Libertas
At the brewery (trail signpost Kalák) turn right onto the RED trail in the direction of Fabrák
The trail junction of Fabrák is reached in 400m and there turn right, staying on the RED trail to reach Úvaly train station in 700m