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So please accept our cordial invitation to come and acquaint yourself with the magnificent beauties of the Czech Republic.

An attractive country, the Czech Republic offers not only a wealth of unique architectural jewels, but also numerous beauties of nature. You can encounter perhaps almost every wonder of the world here. You only need to come, walk around, perceive and experience numerous small private adventures! The Czech Republic is an ideal country for those who enjoy active forms of recreation. Thanks to its magnificent nature, the country can offer excellent conditions for tourism both in the mountains and picturesque river valleys. Rock climbing and winter sports enthusiasts, as well as lovers of water sports – who can take advantage of numerous natural and artificial water expanses – will not be disappointed either. The Czech Republic offers high-quality golf courses and services that are fully comparable with those offered elsewhere in the world. If you take a hiking tour along the mountain ridges, you can reach another tourist chalet or cottage within an hour at the latest. To sail down a river you just need a comfortable canoe. Paragliding enthusiasts are permitted to land almost everywhere, and cyclists will stumble on a pleasant pub practically at every corner on their route. The Czech Republic offers the largest network of marked hiking trails to be found in the world. You cannot get lost here as there are signposts, arrows and signs, placed on trees, to guide you and all the routes are traced out in hiking maps.

A LAndscApe for Life, A pLAce to expLore, A spAce for reLAxAtion 

The Mountains Krkonoše – the source of the Labe

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Thanks to its location in the heart of Central Europe and its practically unspoiled nature and water resources, Šumava is referred to as “the green lungs of Europe”.The local deep forests, large expanses of peat bog and hundreds of small streams coming down from the Šumava hillsides are all sources of the area’s most beautiful, gold-bearing rivers – the Vltava, the Vydra and the Otava. Hidden in the woods above Železná Ruda, the Černé (Black) and Čertovo (Devil) lakes, with surfaces resembling black glass, call for exploration. Running through a virgin landscape and long abandoned villages, the local small border roads seem as if they have been created for hiking and cycling trips. Stretching from Lipno, the largest Czech artificial lake, to Čerchov on the border, the Šumava National Park conceals in its heart some strictly protected natural treasures – the Boubín Virgin Forest, the Prášilské Lake and the Modrava Moorland.

ŠumAvA (BohemiAn forest)

1/ A panoramic view of Šumava

2/ The source of the Vltava

3/ Český Krumlov – a view of the historical part of town with the River Vltava

4/ Rožmberk Castle

5/ Šumava – a Sea of Rocks near Plešné Lake

6/ Vyšší Brod – the monastery

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the mountain “sea”Below the highest peaks of the Šumava wooded mountains lies Lipno, the largest expanse of water to be found in the Czech Republic. This reservoir on the Vltava is so long and so wide that it can serve as a venue for regular international yacht and windsurfing regattas. Below the Lipno Reservoir the most difficult white water canoe race is held every year; Čertovy proudy (Devil Streams) have also hosted the rafting world championship.

Don’t miss the vydra – the wildest Czech river, it forces its way through a deep stony riverbed.

the source of the vltava – this tiny spring, coming down from peat bogs located at an altitude of 1,170 metres above sea level, is the greatest attraction for tourists coming to Šumava.

Laka – located at an altitude of 1,100 metres, this lake, also called “Sea Eye”, recalls Šumava’s history in the glacial period.

vyšší Brod – a Cistercian monastery which boasts the renowned Gothic Vyšší Brod altar.

rožmberk – a medieval castle and the family seat and museum of the Buquoy aristocratic family. The main attraction here is a hangman’s house with equipment that visitors can try out.

Boubín – an ancient virgin forest which has been a nature reserve for more than one hundred years.

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the oldest Golf courseMariánské Lázně boasts one of the oldest and most beautiful golf courses in Central Europe. Golf has been played here since 1905. Since that time

monarchs, princes, renowned industrialists and leading international players have visited the course. In the early autumn, when the local

forest parks turn gold and red and the area affords long clear views of the surrounding landscape, the course becomes a paradise for golf enthusiasts.

In the summer the golf ground is as pleasant, since the trees prevent the sun from making the air too hot.

the KruŠné mountAins

If you climb to the hillsides above the famous spa towns of Karlovy Vary, Mariánské Lázně and Teplice, you will get to the tops of the Krušné Mountains where you can enjoy spectacular views encompassing mountain peaks, lowland with conspicuous cones of ancient volcanoes and plains dotted with wind-propelled power stations. The most popular tourist area here is Klínovec and its surroundings. You can get there by cableway, tourist bus or passenger car. Apart from this, the ridges between the ancient mining villages of Hora Svatého Šebestiána and Hora Svaté Kateřiny are ideal for hiking trips.

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Don’t missKomáří hůrka – cyclists, hikers and hang-gliding enthusiasts can get to the ridge of the Krušné Mountains from the village of Krupka by the longest historical cableway to be found in the Czech Republic.

the Boží dar peat Bog – an educational trail runs along mountain peat bogs and historical monuments recalling the local mining of precious metals in the Middle Ages.

soos – this area of tiny marshy volcanoes, which are evocative of eruptive geological activities in the recent past, can be found below the westernmost projection of the Krušné Mountains. Not far away lies Komorní hůrka, the most recently extinct volcano in Central Europe, which was investigated at close hand by the poet and scholar Johann Wolfgang Goethe.

the Křemencové Lake – this popular natural swimming pool contains extracts from a mineral which gives its surface a dark colour and at the same time keeps the water clear.

Jáchymov – the name of this medieval mining town, once the largest producer of silver in the whole of Europe, conceals the name of the American currency. The town’s ancient name Joachimstal first appeared in the word “thaler” (a silver coin), and later also in the name American dollar.

Klínovec – there is an original lookout tower affording magnificent views (1,244 metres above sea level). Klínovec is reachable by car or by cableway.

1/ Klášterec nad Ohří

2/ Mariánské Lázně – the golf course

3/ Jáchymov – an aerial view of the town

4/ Boží Dar – the church

5/ Horses

6/ The Boží Dar Peat Bog – a national nature reserve

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Misty horizons and a landscape without a single mountain chalet on a plateau located at an altitude of one thousand metres above sea level – all this and more are to be found in the Jizerské Mountains, named after the River Jizera which has its source at the foot of the Smrk Mountain. The mountains are a paradise for hikers and mountain biking enthusiasts, since all the roads and paths in this protected landscape area are reserved for them; cars are only permitted on several small roads linking the scattered small mountain hamlets with the outside world. If you descend the ridges, you will encounter deep unspoiled peat bogs stretching across deserted plains. Still lower, in the valleys, nestle small villages full of ancient wooden cottages.

the JizersKé mountAins And JeŠtěd

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Don’t missKristiánov – set amidst woods, there is a museum dedicated to traditional glass making. From 1775 onwards, the local glass works manufactured renowned chandelier glass rods and decorations which were exported to all corners of the world.

hejnice – a monastery church built on an ancient pilgrimage site, where, in 1211, two angels reputedly revealed themselves to an old artisan. Since that time hundreds of thousands of pilgrims have streamed to Hejnice from Bohemia across the mountains and from Germany through deep forests to pay tribute to Our Lady.

Jizerka – a hamlet with cottages scattered on a mountain meadow crossed by the Sapphire Stream. From the 16th century onwards, it was the frequent target of unsuccessful precious metals prospectors and successful semi-precious metals hunters.

Ještěd – a hotel and restaurant in the shape of a rotary hyperboloid, designed by the architect Karel Hubáček. This structure, which co-creates the panorama of one half of Bohemia, was declared the most beautiful Czech architectural achievement of the last century.

Liberec – a regional main town whose centre was formed by modern Functionalist architects throughout the 1900s. Today lovers of water attractions converge on the town, as it offers two aqua-parks with pools, waterfalls and slides to its visitors.

the country of Lookout towersThe Jizerské Mountains boast one tourist speciality – dozens of lookout towers, built by the local nobility and towns, Czech and German alike. Constructed from huge stone blocks, the most remarkable of them feature glazed observation platforms and restaurants prepared to entertain tourists and cyclists alike. Each of these lookout towers is reachable by several marked hiking trails and accessible by bicycle.

1/ The Jizerské Mountains – the Černá Smědá Stream

2/ Liberec – the Town Hall

3/ The Jizerské Mountains – a view of the landscape

4/ The horse – your friend

5/ The Jizerské Mountains – the Bílá Smědá Stream

6/ Ještěd

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the KrKonoŠe mountAins

The Krkonoše Mountains with its dominant feature Sněžka (1,602 metres above sea level) form the highest mountain range in the Czech Republic. The Krkonoše are the mountains of Krakonoš, a fairy-tale ruler. The local people believe that Krakonoš is an affable grey-bearded old man, who sees to it that justice is observed in the foothills of the mountains. At the same time, however, he rules the storms, snowstorms and hailstorms. The Krkonoše are the most beautiful when their ridges are lit by the sun while their valleys are bathing in mist, from which only the tops of tourist lookout towers, perched on the surrounding hills, peep out.The mountain ridges are dotted with so-called “boudy”, mountain chalets, some of which have stood here for several hundred years. Here you can relax, spend a night or enjoy an excellent meal.

1/ Sněžka

2/ A hiking trip in the mountains

3/ The Krkonoše Mountains – a panoramic view

4/ At a road junction

5/ Pec pod Sněžkou

6/ Vrchlabí Chateau

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Don’t missŽalý – an ancient stone lookout tower which is worth visiting, as it provides wonderful views of almost the entire ridge of the Krkonoše Mountains.

the source of the Labe (elbe) – located high in the mountains and yet easily reachable, this small well, a frequent destination of hiking trips, is the source of one of Europe’s major watercourses.

Špindlerův mlýn – this sports centre in the Krkonoše Mountains is a paradise for those fond of mountain cycling, rafting and bobsled riding (the location boasts one of the longest summer bobsled courses). Those who prefer indoor sports will find tennis courts, bowling and skittle lanes as well as swimming pools here.

vrchlabí – an ancient small mountain town offering every kind of attraction visitors may expect to find here, including well-preserved wooden houses, a Gothic church, a Renaissance chateau and a baroque Augustinian monastery.

obří důl (Giant valley) – a wild steep valley and waterfalls, overlooked by an Alpine peat bog, combine to form the wildest scenery of the Krkonoše Mountains.

harrachov – this small town below the mountains boasts one of Europe’s oldest glass works which has been in operation for 300 years. The newly opened glass museum offers genuine gems of the art of glass making to its visitors.

the symbol of czech mountainsSome 200 metres higher than the surrounding peaks, Sněžka, the highest Czech mountain (1,602 metres above sea level), offers spectacular views indeed. Its slopes provide a habitat for some endangered species of plants. The several-hour climb to its top is worth the effort, as, on clear days, visitors are rewarded by fabulous views. Less energetic visitors can reach the summit by a cableway leading from Pec pod Sněžkou.

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the orLicKé mountAins

The Orlické Mountains are attractive not only for their unspoiled nature, tranquillity and small number of visitors, but also for their historical fortification facilities dating from the period prior to World War II. The three-day hiking tour across the Orlické Mountains leads via Dobrošov, Hanička and Bouda, the largest of the infantry strongholds.The mountains are interwoven by numerous hiking trails which run past the most beautiful vantage points. A view from Velká Děštná in the early evening, or a look out over the misty valleys from Šerlich in the morning, is an experience not to be forgotten. More often than not you will meet whole families on mountain bikes on cycling trails leading outside the main hiking routes.

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the dobrošov fortification systemThis concrete stronghold with underground halls and bunkers is open for guided tours. Although almost completed in 1938, this strictly clandestine facility was never fully equipped with weapons, ammunition and stocks. The seven bunkers, connected by passages blasted in the rock, were to be manned by 571 soldiers who could have survived in the underground for a period of two years without any connection with their headquarters.

Don’t missnové město nad metují – there is a chateau which combines the then emerging Art Nouveau style with the elements of folk architecture in a rare manner. The building, furniture and other furnishings are all created in a unified style which can rarely be seen elsewhere.

Litomyšl – the historic centre of this town, which has preserved its original medieval ground plan, has been designated an urban monument reserve. A national cultural monument, the local magnificent Renaissance chateau, adorned with splendid sgraffito decoration, has been added to the UNESCO List of World Cultural Heritage.

Šerlich – built by the Czech Hiking Club for its members, the old Masaryk Chalet evokes the atmosphere of tourism between the two world wars.

zemská brána (Land Gateway) – a section of the River Divoká Orlice which was once crossed by one of the branches of the historical Amber Road leading from the Baltic Sea to the Adriatic.

1/ Late summer in the Orlické Mountains

2/ Opočno Chateau

3/ The Dobrošov Defence Facility

4/ An autumn symphony

5/ Litomyšl Chateau

6/ Nové Město nad Metují Chateau

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the JeseníKy mountAins

The Jeseníky are mountains of moderate contrasts. From the floodplain forests and blind marshy arms of the River Morava more energetic walkers can climb to the coniferous woods on mountain hillsides, continue to the rocky plains on the ridges, carpeted in mountain pines, and finally ascend the treeless mountain peaks.But the Jeseníky are more than just mountains: there are valleys below the hills whose inhabitants used to earn their living by metal mining and processing, the manufacturing of paper, in glass works and later also in the spa industry. The region has preserved numerous small relics from those times – water iron mills, brick works, filled-in mines, renovated windmills and a range of others.

1/ Velké Losiny Chateau

2/ A mountain elf

3/ The Jeseníky Mountains

4/ Father and Daughter

5/ Karlova Studánka

6/ A mountain hike

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Don’t misspraděd – this king of Hrubý Jeseník (1,491 metres), whose “head” is crowned by a 145-metre-high telecommunication tower, is said to be the seat of a good spirit, the powerful ruler of the Jeseníky Mountains, who punishes those who are mean and selfish.

Červenohorské sedlo – this is an important junction of hiking trails and the starting point of trips to the mountain ridges. Hikers return here after all-day trips to depart by car or by bus down to the valleys.

Karlova studánka – distinguished by its original wooden architecture, this small mountain spa offers pure air, curative springs and mud baths to visitors who come in search of treatment as well as relaxation.

Jeseník – a world-renowned Priessnitz hydrotherapeutic spa.

osoblaha – one of a few surviving narrow-gauge railway lines runs from Třemešná to Osoblaha. The surroundings of this location abound in erratic boulders which were carried here by a Nordic glacier.

rejvíz – the highest village in Silesia. There is a nature reserve, the largest area of peat bog in Moravia and Silesia, covering 350 hectares. In the heart of the nature reserve you will discover the Large Moss Lake (68.5 metres long, 41 metres wide and 2.95 metres deep) which is accessible by a beam pavement located on an educational trail. Running to weeds, the Small Moss Lake, located on the northern edge of the peat bog, is closed to the public.

the velké Losiny paper millFounded in the 16th century, this paper mill manufacturing handmade paper is the oldest continuously working facility of its kind in Central Europe. A national cultural monument, the paper mill includes a specialized Paper Museum. The sightseeing tour covers the main production facilities, where you can receive an insight into the manufacturing of handmade paper. During the summer months, visitors have a chance to make a sheet of paper or an envelope with their own hands.

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BesKydy

An ecologically unspoiled area, the wooded Beskydy Mountains give you a chance to leave the hustle and bustle of traditional tourist centres and set out on an independent trip to explore the region. At first glance you will be attracted by the deep greenery of the Beskydy forests which cover the hills everywhere around you. The area between the Lysá Mountain, Radhošt and Javorník produces the largest coniferous trees. Donated by the Beskydy believers to the Vatican for festive purposes, one of these trees could be seen in St Peter’s Square during Christmas.Hikers can not only set out on mountain tours, but also visit the Rožnov pod Radhoštěm Open-air Museum of Rural Architecture, where they can admire dozens of remarkable wooden cottages. In many of them they can watch skilful artisans making traditional folk goods which can be purchased right on the spot.

1/ The Beskydy Mountains

2/ Štramberk

3/ Rožnov pod Radhoštěm – the open-air museum of rural architecture

4/ Radegast

5/ Rožnov pod Radhoštěm – the open-air museum of rural architecture

6/ Showjumping

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Don’t misspustevny – designed by the architect Dušan Jurkovič, the local wooden structures combine elements inspired by the Art Nouveau style with Slavic motifs.

rožnov pod radhoštěm – this town in the valley of the Dolní Bečva is famous for its magnificent open-air museum of rural architecture which preserves valuable relics of original Wallachian architecture and revives folk customs.

Kopřivnice – located in a town which is famous for the manufacturing of renowned Tatra cars, the local museum illustrates a tradition spanning 150 years. On display are luxury models of cabriolets and limousines, as well as lorries designed for the most difficult conditions of the Siberian tundra.

velké Karlovice – this location boasts a two-storey bailiff ’s house, the former seat of the village’s highest official and the most remarkable surviving folk building in Moravia.

mythical radegastOn the road leading from Pustevny to Radhošt, Beskydy’s highest mountain (1,129 metres), stands a statue of Radegast, the mythical pagan god of crops and hospitality, depicted with a bull’s head and a horn of plenty. Legend has it that the brothers Konstantin (Cyril) and Methodius, missionaries from Thessalonike who reputedly visited Radhošt after their arrival in Great Moravia in the 9th century, had an idol of Radegast, situated on the top of the mountain, pulled down.

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the BohemiAn-morAviAn hiGhLAnds

This region of magnificent though rather rough nature stretches from the South Bohemian fishponds to the border of the Haná Region. The characteristic feature of the local landscape is slightly undulating terrain which is overlooked by hilltops (reaching a height of over 700 metres above sea level) here and there. In some places, for instance, at Křemešník (765 metres), you will find suitable conditions for skiing. The area as a whole is ideal for hiking and cycling and the local out-of-the-way pubs will give you a chance to taste excellent home-made specialities and strong beer.

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the magic of numeralsIn 1720 a unique ecclesiastical structure originated at Zelená Hora near Žďár nad Sázavou, far from the country’s cultural centres. Less then 300 years later this masterpiece of the architect Santini - based on an ingenious interplay of numerals - was added to the UNESCO List of World Cultural Heritage. The ground plan of the church is formed by a five-point star and the numeral five appears symbolically in a variety of forms in the structure. The design of the church is so elaborate that, if you had erected an imaginary hemisphere above its ambit, its pole would have been placed on the site of the five-point star on the church tower. The only seemingly discordant element is a statue of an angel who is watching something through binoculars. The direction of his view is not, however, accidental; he is watching the North Star, the only star on the sky which does not change its position in the course of the year. The numeral five is the attribute of the Czech saint John Nepomuk, the numeral ten symbolizes the ten-pointed Marian star and the numeral eight epitomizes the Cistercian Order.

Don’t missthe Ždárské hills – one of the much popular recreational regions in the Czech Republic, this protected landscape area offers a range of rock formations, for instance, Devět Skal, Tisůvka and Čtyři palice, which are all a paradise for rock climbing enthusiasts. The Velké Dářko Fishpond is great for bathing.roštejn – perched on a distinct granite rock and surrounded by extensive woods, this well-preserved mid-14th-century castle features a heptagonal 45-metre-high tower affording a superb view of the landscape below. Inside you can explore a unique wall herbarium.telč – one of the most beautiful towns in Europe, whose historical core has been added to the UNESCO List of World Cultural Heritage.třebíč – the local Jewish quarter with a large cemetery and the Christian Basilica of St Procopius have been added to the UNESCO List of World Cultural Heritage.Jihlava – one of the oldest, most famous and best-preserved historical towns in the Czech Republic, with an urban monument reserve. Jihlava is frequently referred to as “the heart of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands”.

1/ The Bohemian-Moravian Highlands

2/ Telč – the square

3/ Cloisters with chapels by St John Nepomuk’s Church at Zelená Hora

4/ Telč

5/ The Ždárské Hills

6/ Třebíč – St Procopius’ Basilica

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Bohemian paradise, czech switzerland and the Adršpašsko-teplické rocks – Sandstone “rock towns” are a Czech speciality, since nowhere in the world visitors can find hundreds of high, vertical, slim rock towers concentrated in an area of just a few square kilometres. Interwoven by marked trails, the areas of sandstone formations feature passes so narrow that the paths running between the rough sandstone rocks are only 50 centimetres wide at some points. At some other places the trails, trodden in steep blocks of rock, lead high above the valleys. Virtually at every step, lovers of history will find a chateau, a small rock castle, a cave resembling a hermitage, or an ancient pub with a cold cellar, hewn in the rock, with steamed up beer barrels. Most of these rocks are concentrated in three areas, specifically Bohemian Paradise (Central Bohemia), Czech Switzerland (by the border with Germany) and Adršpach (Eastern Bohemia).

sAndstone rocK towns

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BohemiAn pArAdiseThe Bohemian Paradise Protected Landscape Area is located less than 100 kilometres to the north-east of Prague. Visitors will be welcomed by sun-lit meadows, pine forests and sandstone rock towns which are part of the UNESCO network of European geo-parks. You can spend days walking through them and enjoying all that beauty. Hiking enthusiasts can take advantage of a dense network of trails winding through ravines and romantic little valleys, while cyclists can set out for trips on the local small roads, following reference sings.

Don’t missBohemiAn pArAdisehrubá skála – a picturesque area with a rock town of the same name. Formed by approximately 400 sandstone towers, the rock town abounds in vantage points affording fabulous views. The most frequently visited of them is the Mariánská Rock. From here you can enjoy a view of the impressive panorama of Bohemian Paradise, ranging from the Hrubá Skála Chateau on the edge of the rock formations to Trosky and Kozákov.trosky – the ruin of a castle with the Panna (Virgin) and Baba (Old Woman) towers, the symbol of Bohemian Paradise.Kost – one of the best-preserved Gothic castles to be found in the Czech Republic. The structure is perched on a rock in the valley of Bohemian Paradise.

czech switzerLAnd the pravčická Gate – with a height of 16 metres and a width of 26.5 metres, this is the largest rock bridge to be found in Europe. The attraction is reachable from nearby Hřensko by the comfortable Promenádní Road which has been adapted to serve the needs of hikers. Under the bridge there is a restaurant where you can stop for lunch.hřensko – a recreational location near the Labe and the ideal starting point for hiking trips to the area of Labské pískovce (Elbe Sandstones).

AdrŠpAchA rock town featuring the highest and most spectacular rock towers to be found in this country.milenci (Lovers) – this dominant feature of the local rocks resembles lovers embracing.starosta a starostová (town clerk and his wife) – the most famous couple of towers depicting the two most important burghers from nearby Teplice nad Metují.

1/ Adršpach – a Gothic gate

2/ Father and Son

3/ The Pravčická Gate

4/ Adršpach – Lovers

5/ Kost Castle

6/ On the way to Trosky Castle

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AdrŠpAch

The surroundings of Adršpach are a mysterious place indeed, as they contain a rock town with mighty rock towers intersected by a network of hiking trails running through narrow passes and tunnels. Hiking enthusiasts can take advantage of a system of footbridges built on the summits of rocks, which is accessible mostly from the nearby town of Teplice nad Metují.

czech switzerLAnd

Czech Switzerland, the youngest national park in the Czech Republic, is an area of vantage points, small shady rivers and winding trails snaking between rocks through deep wooded valleys. At the edge of rock towns, visitors will discover half- -timbered small cottages which are over a hundred years old and feature slate mosaics. Wonderful hiking trails run from Hřensko via the Pravčická Gate as far as the Tokáň hunting chalet. Perched on a wooded hill in the very heart of the rock towns, the chalet is now used by tourists.

1/ The Prachovské Rocks – a rock climber

2/ Adršpach – a small lake

3/ Hrubá Skála Chateau

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Published by M. I. P. Group, a.s. for CzechTourism Prague 2006

Text: © CzechTourism and Jakub TurekTranslation: © Ludmila PušováPhotos: © Roman Maleček, Jiří Dvořák, Miroslav Krob, archive CzechTourismLayout: Ctirad SuchanPrinting: Petit Press

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1 Šumava (Bohemian Forest)2 The Krušné Mountains3 The Jizerské Mountains and

Ještěd4 The Krkonoše Mountains5 The Orlické Mountains6 The Jeseníky Mountains7 Beskydy 8 The Bohemian-Moravian

Highlands9 Sandstone Rock Towns

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