Bohemian Paradise (Prachov Rocks), Czechia

Bohemian Paradise Prachov Rocks

A maze of sandstone towers and narrow gorges.

  • Apr–Oct
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Bohemian Paradise

Day 1

  1. MorningHike the Prachov Rocks trail, squeezing through narrow passages between tall sandstone towers.
  2. AfternoonClimb to the ruined Trosky castle, whose two towers stand on separate volcanic peaks.
  3. EveningStay in Jičín, a pretty town with an arcaded square, or in Turnov.

Day 2

Hike to Hrubá Skála castle and the rock town around it.

What to eat

Potato soup served in a bread bowl, and a Czech beer.

Local tips

Make the most of Bohemian Paradise

Beat the crowds

Summer weekends are busy. Weekdays are calm on the trails.

Best photo spot

The sandstone towers from the viewpoints on the Prachov Rocks loop, and the twin towers of Trosky Castle on the horizon.

Getting there

Easiest by car. Trains and buses run to Jičín, the nearest town.

Don't miss nearby

Trosky Castle and the Hrubá Skála rock town.

Good to know

The main loop takes about 2 hours and has narrow passages between the rocks. Good shoes help.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Bohemian Paradise

Getting there

  • Pardubice Airport (PED)55 km away
  • Prague Airport (PRG)85 km away
  • Prague75 km away
  • Dresden130 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeApr–Oct
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryCzechia

Questions

Bohemian Paradise: good to know

Is Bohemian Paradise worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. A maze of sandstone towers and narrow gorges.

How many days do you need in Bohemian Paradise?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Bohemian Paradise?

The best time to visit is Apr to Oct. Summer weekends are busy. Weekdays are calm on the trails.

How do you get to Bohemian Paradise?

The nearest airport is Pardubice Airport (PED), about 55 km away. Easiest by car. Trains and buses run to Jičín, the nearest town.

What is there to see near Bohemian Paradise?

Nearby hidden places include Prague (75 km), Görlitz (83 km) and Bohemian Switzerland (90 km).

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