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CZECH REPUBLIC - BOHEMIA 2010
A VILLAGE TO VILLAGE WALKING HOLIDAY IN THE BOHEMIAN PARADISE
Bohemia is an unspoilt and highly picturesque region situated 50 miles/90 km north of Prague. This VILLAGE TO VILLAGE self-guided walking holiday will take you through intriguing rock 'labyrinths', with marvellous view-points, and past evocative castles. The length of the walks is between 15 and 24 km. along well-marked paths. At the end of each day, comfortable hotels and satisfying food.
PRICE
£425 per person based on two people sharing. Single supplement: £80
INCLUDED
6 x accommodation in *** hotels – double room with shower, WC, TV incl. breakfast and dinner
Luggage transfers
Emergency phone contact with local English speaker
Detailed description of route in English
Printed 'Bohemian Paradise' guide book in English
NOT INCLUDED
Flights, lunches,drinks, transfers unless specified
WHEN TO GO
April to October
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PROGRAMME
Day 1: Arrival at Jičín for overnight. Accommodation in hotel*** situated near the centre of town characterised by the three-storey late-Gothic Valdická gate, its Baroque châteauand its arcaded houses.
Day 2: To Prachov - 10-11.25 miles/16-18 km
Jičín – Zebín 3 km – Kbelnice 6 km – Prachov 10 km. The Prachov Rocks – circuit 2 - 4 km. The Prachov Rocks – Prachov, hotel 2 km.
Zebín, a protected natural reserve with rare vegetation, is characterised by a distinctive basalt conical peak (399 m) above the village of Sedličky, surmounted by a chapel of St. Mary Magdalene from around 1700 with a painting of the saint on top. The climb is strenuous but from the chapel there is a splendid panoramic view, including the whole of the Jičín basin, the Bradlec, Kumburk, Mlázovickýchlum, Tábor, Kozákov, Veliš hills and the city of Jičín. Prachov Rocks is an area of labyrinthine rock formations with a network of marked paths leading through them.
Hotel *** in Prachov, located in a romantic part of Prachovskéskály (the Prachov Rocks).
Day 3: To Nepřivěc - 10miles/16 km
Gentle terrain with beautiful views. Prachov – Pařez 2 km – Mladějov 6 km – Doly 8 km – Sobotka 13 km – Humprecht 14 km – Nepřivěc – 16 km.
At Parez is a ruin of a small Gothic rock castle from the late 14th century and early 15th century, whilst at Mladějov is a classical château from 1769. Sobotka, with its Renaissance town-hall and handsome houses was founded in 1498 whilst at Humprecht is a Baroque hunters‘ chateau from 1666-1672 on a basalt hill, built as an imitation of the Galata tower in Istanbul. Overnight in hotel*** in Nepřivěc, located on the edge of the town with a view to a picturesque landscape.
Day 4: To Hrubá Skála - 15.3 miles/24,5 km or 10.9 miles/17,5 km Gentle walking with beautiful views. Nepřivěc – Plakánek 3.5 km – Kost 5.5km – Nebákov 13.5 km – Trosky 17 km – Vidlák 19.5km – Hrubá Skála 24.5 km. Shorter route - Nepřívěc – Libošovice 1 km - Nebákov 6.5 km – Trosky 10 km – Vidlák 12.5km – 17.5km.
The romantic Klenice valley is flanked by sandstone rocks and pine forests between Kost castle and Střehom. Kost, built in the turn of the 14th and 15th centuries on a sandstone rock in the middle of three valleys, is the best preserved Gothic castle in Bohemia. Podtrosecká Údolí is a system of ponds which today forms a space of extraordinary scenic and natural value. The unique canyon valley is bordered by sandstone cliffs and these also often form the shores of the ponds. At Hrubá Skála, built on a monumentally high cliff, stands the Hrubá Skála château. Overnight in hotel*** in Hrubá Skála. The hotel is situated in a former château standing on the rocks with an unique view.
Day 5: To Malá Skála - 12.5 miles/20 km or 9.7 miles/15.5 km
Hrubá Skála – Hruboskalské město – Valdštejn 3 km – Hlavatice 4 km – Turnov 7 km – Dolánky 9 km – Drábovna 13 km – Frýdštejn 17 km – Vranov 19 km – Malá Skála 20 km. Shorter route: 15,5km. Hrubá Skála – Hruboskalské město – Valdštejn 3 km – Hlavatice 4 km – Turnov 7 km – Dolánky9 km – Drábovna 13 km – Malá Skála 15,5 km.
The Hruboskalské rock town consists of about 400 sandstone towers, some of which are are sixty metres/almost two hundred feet high. The rest of the walk is a mixture of fantastic rocky outcrops and ancient castles. There is Valdštejn castle; in Dolánky by Turnov, one of the most beautiful and most typical gems of half-timbered architecture in the region. Then the ruin of a 14th century castle at Frýdštejn and at Vranov a castle on a narrow and steep rock ridge built around 1425. Arrive in Malá Skála prettily located on Jizera river. Overnight in hotel*** in Malá Skála.
Day 6: To Turnov - 14.4 miles/23 km or 10.6 miles/17 km
Malá Skála – Besedické skály – Besedice 3,5 km – Koberovy – Kozákov 11 km – Drábovna – Klokočí – Betlémské skály 16 km – Turnov 23 km. Shortened route: 17 km. Malá Skála – Besedickéskály – Besedice 3,5 km – Koberovy 10 km – Klokočí – Betlémské skály 15.5 km – Turnov 17km.
From the half-timbered folk architecture at Malá Skála, to the sandstone ridge known as the Czech Dolomites and the 744 m peak at Kozákov, from where there are tremendous views. Arrive at Turnov, centre of Bohemian garnet jewellery production, for overnight.
Day 7: Departure.
Fabulous rock formations and unspoilt countryside. The beautiful city of Prague may easily be included in this holiday.
GETTING THERE
Prague airport. Scheduled public bus transfers from Prague to Bohemia. Private transfers available for £80 for parties up to 4 persons.
WHAT TO TAKE
Sturdy walking boots and walking socks (with a change of socks in rucksack), rucksack/day pack, swimming costume, 1 x water bottle with1 litre capacity, insect repellent, sun glasses, sun hat, sunblock/cream, compass, torch and a first-aid kit
WHEN TO GO
April to October
INSURANCE
We recommend that you take out appropriate holiday insurance covering you against illness, injury, and loss or damage to luggage. This insurance should also cover the possibility of your having to cancel your holiday for any reason.
To book, contact
worldwalks at:
email:
walking@star.co.ukT: (44)
(0)1242 254353