View of Prague Castle – Charles Bridge loop from Jiřího z Poděbrad
View of Prague Castle – Charles Bridge loop from Jiřího z Poděbrad
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View of Prague Castle – Charles Bridge loop from Jiřího z Poděbrad
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15.6km
230m
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 24, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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2.29 km
Powder Tower (Prašná brána)
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One of the most striking sights of late-Gothic Prague, dating from 1475, is a monumental gateway to the Old Town through which the coronation processions of Czech kings entered the city. The Powder Tower, which once served as a storehouse for gunpowder, still marks the coronation or royal route to Prague Castle.
The observation walkway is 44 meters high.
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2.82 km
Prague Astronomical Clock (Orloj)
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4.11 km
Old Town Bridge Tower
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4.64 km
Lesser Town Bridge Tower
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5.50 km
View of Prague Castle
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5.90 km
St. Vitus Cathedral
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6.09 km
St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague Castle
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Important tip: You should climb the cathedral's 99-meter-high main tower,
because you'd be hard-pressed to find a better view of Prague.
Construction of a church on this site began in the 10th century. When Prague became an archbishopric in the 14th century, following a decree from Charles IV, a large, prestigious cathedral was needed. Thus, construction of St. Vitus Cathedral began in 1344. The Gothic building was initially overseen by the French cathedral architect Matthias of Arras, later followed by the famous Peter Parler, his son Wenceslas, and many other master builders.
The choir and foundations of the main tower were not finished until 1420. Construction was not finally completed until 1929, when the largest church in the Czech Republic was completed.
In addition to the tower with its magnificent view, there are several other features that make St. Vitus Cathedral so unique: The largest of the cathedral's seven bells is the Sigismund Bell. It weighs 17 tons and is the largest bell in the Czech Republic. The interior of St. Vitus Cathedral is lavishly decorated.
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Lichtenštejnský palác
Castle
9.20 km
Kolovratský palác
Castle
10.4 km
Charles Bridge
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It has only been called Charles Bridge since 1870. It stands on 16 pillars and is 516 meters long. Above the first pillar on the Old Town side rises a gate tower, considered one of the most beautiful Gothic towers in existence. The other 15 pillars are decorated with sculptures on each side. But this wasn't the case from the beginning:
the sculptures were only added after 1700.
At the bridgehead on the Lesser Town side, there are two towers, the smaller of which is said to have originated from the Judith Bridge. The larger tower houses a tourist information office, and like the Old Town Bridge Tower, it can also be climbed.
Like the Old Town Bridge Tower, it is open daily.
Both towers are open daily from 10 a.m., until 7 p.m. in winter and until 10 p.m. in summer. Admission is 75 CZK each.
The Charles Bridge is a pedestrian-only bridge and one of the most popular tourist destinations. Among the almost constant stream of visitors, there are
occasionally souvenir vendors. Very often, these are painters who market their artistic creations here. And it is probably also one of the places where one can expect an increased incidence of
unwanted property transfers.
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View of the Charles Bridge and the Vltava River
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A small district of Prague on the river is also called the "Venice on the Vltava". The river is a lifeline of the city: Of course, today it no longer has the high importance as a transport route. But for the development, the mood and the appearance of the city, it is essential, it shapes Prague.
From the Charles Bridge, the Kampa peninsula is already well visible. Along the river you can walk to it and discover a piece of old Prague. It is actually a peninsula, even if it separates only a small stream (Teufelsbach, Čertovka) from the land. Many houses are built directly on the (or in) water, this neighborhood is often compared with Venice.
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15.6 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.13 km
6.10 km
1.78 km
564 m
Surfaces
14.1 km
1.29 km
229 m
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Highest point (270 m)
Lowest point (190 m)
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