Hiking in Czech Republic

3 curated Hiking spots in Czech Republic, each with its own note and source.

Böhmische Schweiz

Ústí · Best time: Apr–Oct · Beginner

The national park covers nearly 80 km² of sandstone landscape; hiking is permitted on marked trails only, and the area may be entered between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Trails and viewpoints in the western section remain closed after the forest fire, and the administration warns of falling trees, so check the closure list before setting out.

Sources: Správa Národního parku České Švýcarsko, Nationalpark České Švýcarsko

Mährischer Karst

Südmähren · Best time: Apr–Oct · Beginner

The protected-area administration lists three educational trails — 3 km through the Říčka valley, 5 km through the Josefov valley and 8 km through the Pustý žleb on the Macocha trail — plus a 20 km route to Vlčí skála with the karst swallow holes near Sloup. Protected since 1956, the paths follow karst canyons with caves and chasms.

Sources: AOPK ČR – Správa CHKO Moravský kras, AOPK ČR – Správa CHKO Moravský kras

Riesengebirge

Königgrätz · Best time: Jun–Sep · All levels

Around 700 km of marked hiking paths cross the Krkonoše Mountains, waymarked with red, blue, yellow and green stripes. Off them lie quiet zones that may not be entered; in winter you must additionally stay on the pole-marked routes. The administration warns of falling branches and trees throughout the national park.

Sources: Správa Krkonošského národního parku (KRNAP), Skiareál Špindlerův Mlýn

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