The best walks and hikes around Český ráj

Here we are at the end of our hike in the Prachover rock world.

Be sure to take a photo!

This memorial plaque is located at the entrance to the rock city.

One of the many viewpoints on the Great Circuit in the Prachov Rocks is Haken's Viewpoint. It was named in honor of Professor Haken from nearby Horní Lochov, who conducted archaeological research in the rocks.

Vojta Náprstek (April 17, 1826, Prague – September 2, 1894, Prague) was a patriot and promoter of female education, a patron of Czech globetrotters, and also the founder of an ethnographic museum. It still exists today and bears his name: Náprstek's Museum of Asian, African, and American Cultures. Náprstek, who was also involved in the establishment of the Czech Tourists' Club in 1888, holds an honorable place in the history of Czech travel.

Prachovské Rocks are popular with climbers and tourists. The most interesting formations are accessible along designated hiking trails. Prachovské Rocks are a state nature reserve and have been protected since 1933. Prachovské Rocks has two main circuits The small circuit is 1.5 km long and you will see the Imperial Corridor and two viewpoints. This circuit is intended for less demanding tourists. The second route - the large circuit will take you to many attractive places in the area, you will see eight of the thirteen viewpoints. Get ready for more steep climbs and descents. Look forward to a viewing paradise The first viewpoint in Prachovské Rocks after your entrance is called the Křižkovského sboru viewpoint and you can reach it after passing through Branka. From the height you will see, for example, Kumburk, the recreational area of Jinolické rybníky, the Tábor hill, Kozlov, Kozákov or Trosky. The Leaning Tower lookout is 422 m high and you will find the Vítkovu vyhlídka (Vítek's Lookout), which can be reached by stairs carved into the rock. In the center of the Prachovské Rocks is the Míru Lookout. The Hlaholská Lookout is located at a height of 460 m and is named after the Prague singing association Hlahol. On the Přivýšina hill you will find the Václav Čtvrtek Lookout and a magnificent view of the Tábor ridge, Zebín, Čeřovka, Velíšský ridge, Ostružno and Prachov.

Prachovské Rocks are popular with climbers and tourists. The most interesting formations are accessible along designated hiking trails. Prachovské Rocks are a state nature reserve and have been protected since 1933. Prachovské Rocks has two main circuits The small circuit is 1.5 km long and you will see the Imperial Corridor and two viewpoints. This circuit is intended for less demanding tourists. The second route - the large circuit will take you to many attractive places in the area, you will see eight of the thirteen viewpoints. Get ready for more steep climbs and descents. Look forward to a viewing paradise The first viewpoint in Prachovské Rocks after your entrance is called the Křižkovského sboru viewpoint and you can reach it after passing through Branka. From the height you will see, for example, Kumburk, the recreational area of Jinolické rybníky, the Tábor hill, Kozlov, Kozákov or Trosky. The Leaning Tower lookout is 422 m high and you will find the Vítkovu vyhlídka (Vítek's Lookout), which can be reached by stairs carved into the rock. In the center of the Prachovské Rocks is the Míru Lookout. The Hlaholská Lookout is located at a height of 460 m and is named after the Prague singing association Hlahol. On the Přivýšina hill you will find the Václav Čtvrtek Lookout and a magnificent view of the Tábor ridge, Zebín, Čeřovka, Velíšský ridge, Ostružno and Prachov.

The castle was founded between 1260 and 1280 by the Markwartings. This family, from which several Bohemian noble families emerged, rose to prominence during the reign of King Otakar II Přemysl and owned extensive estates in the Jizera region up to the Giant Mountains. The first documented owner was Zdeněk (1280–1304), who named himself after the castle of Waldstein. He was the son of Jaroslav of Turnov (1234–1269). In addition to the castle, the Waldstein domain included several villages on both sides of the Jizera River, around Turnov, up to the Cistercian monastery of Hradiště. Even during Zdeněk's lifetime, disputes over ownership arose, which continued in subsequent generations. From 1318 onward, court proceedings between members of the Waldstein family for robbery in the associated villages are documented.