Bohemian Switzerland National Park

Beginning in Prague

Day 1: Prague
Day 2: Prague sightseeing, afternoon transfer to Děčín, night in Děčín.
Day 3: Bad Schandau - Kurort Oybin - Jedlová, 8.2 mi. (13 km)
Day 4: Jedlová - Krásná Lípa, 8.7 mi. (14 km)
Day 5: Krásná Lípa - Doubice, 11.2 mi. (18  km)
Day 6: Doubice - Rynartice, 13.7 mi. (22 km)
Day 7: Rynartice - Mezní Louka, 10.6 mi. (17 km)
Day 8: Hiking around Mezní Louka and transfer to Dresden,  6.8 - 11.8 mi. (11 - 19 km)
Day  9: Departure from Dresden

*This tour offers flexibility as to where you would like to begin and end. If you prefer you can begin your tour in Dresden and finish in Prague or begin and end your tour in the same city. Just ask us for more details!

Day 1: Arrival in Prague
Individual arrival to Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic, the land of healing springs, rich history, breathtaking scenery, and openhearted people. 

Preferred accommodation: Hotel Clement, a 4* hotel located in Prague's historic center, only a few steps from the Vltava River and the Palladium shopping center

Day 2: Prague sightseeing, afternoon transfer to Děčín, night in Děčín
May we suggest a guided bike tour of Prague before your departure to Děčín? During your tour, you will see the most important city sights (National Theater, Old Town Square, Prague Castle, the Jewish Quarter) as well as hidden corners of this wonderful town (St. Michael Wooden Church, John Lennon´s Wall, the romantic Petřín Hill, Franz Kafka's statue, the former communistic police headquarters and much, much more). At some point, you will stop for a refreshment in a traditional Czech pub or beer garden.  Tour can begin at 9 am and will finish at 1 pm. You will be provided a high-quality, well-maintained trekking bike with mudguards, a bike rack,  a spare tube, and bottle holder.

Not a biker? There is so much to see in this city you will not be lacking for things to do. You may even wish you had more time!

Preferred accommodation: Hotel Česká Koruna or Hotel Kocanda

Day 3:  Bad Schandau - Kurort Oybin - Jedlová, 8.2 mi. (13 km)
Travel back in time to 1890 on a historic steam train ride to the Lusatian Mountains. The first tourists used this journey to enjoy all the surrounding beauty! You exit at the tiny spa town of  Kurort Oybin, located very close to the border of the Czech Republic,  and then hike to the heart of the mountains. Today's lodgings are in a historical viewing tower on romantic Jedlová hill.

Preferred accommodation: Pending

Day 4:  Jedlová - Krásná Lípa, 8.7 mi. (14 km)
After a fairytale morning in the viewing tower, you hike through the Lusatian Mts to the nearby Bohemian Swiss National Park with its giant sandstone karsts that dominate the landscape. You are now in the Czech Republic. Overnight this evening is in the small town of  Krásná Lípa.

Preferred accommodation: Pivovar Falkenštejn, a unique B & B located at the boutique brewery

Day 5: Krásná Lípa - Doubice, 11.2 mi. (18  km)
Trekking will totally take place within the magical landscape of the national park. Starting with Kögler's Nature Trail, the oldest educational trail in Bohemia, the trail leads deeper at  Kyjov Dell with its many sandstone towers. Destination today is charming Doubice.

Preferred accommodation: Stará Hospoda, a family-owned B & B, located in a quiet setting at the border of three protected natural areas, the Lusatian Mountains, Labske Piskovce, and the National Park.

Day 6:  Doubice - Rynartice, 13.7 mi. (22 km)
The longer but most rewarding hike of the whole tour spreads before you. Through the deep forest of cedar, pine, and fir, you arrive at yet another fairytale village, Rynartice - to stay over the night. Just before you arrive, you will admire one of the most stunning panoramic views of Bohemian Switzerland.

Preferred accommodation: Hotel Zámeček, a former hunting lodge located on the edge of the park

Day 7:  Rynartice - Mezní Louka, 10.6 mi. (17 km)
The featured hike will be both deep and high. Deep is mostly represented by the romantic gorge called Pavlino údolí with all the peace of the deep forest and the sound of Kamenice, a local wild stream. And high? Up to the ruin of the once threatening Schauenstein Castle and trek the surrounding sandstone spires to the hidden natural bridge, Malá Pravčická brána. Overnight in Mezní Louka, in the heart of all the national park highlights.

Preferred accommodation: U Fořta, unique accommodation featuring a lodge, a hotel, and a loft, located in the heart of the park

Day 8:  Mezní Louka - Bad Schandau, 6.8 - 11.8 mi. (11 - 19 km)
Today is full of wows! Hike up to the biggest natural bridge in Europe - Pravčická brána. Enjoy the landscape that inspired the fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen. Hike in the places that invited the movie makers to shoot the Chronicles of Narnia. After a short historical coach transfer, you descend to the Kamenice stream gorge. A hike along its banks takes you to another local wonder - a Venice-like boat trip down to the border town of Hřensko. At approximately 5 pm, you will have a private transfer to your preferred ending destination either Dresden or Prague.

Preferred accommodation:
Dresden, Hotel Privat  or upgrade to Hotel Innside 
Prague: Hotel Clement

Day 9:  Departure from Dresden
On this last day, you can either enjoy a small hike near the town's surroundings or simply leave to start another adventure. Another option could be to go to a  local spa to treat any soreness after your hike. You deserve it!

Beginning in Dresden

Day 1: Dresden
Day 2: Dresden sightseeing, afternoon transfer to Děčín, night in Děčín.
Day 3: Bad Schandau - Kurort Oybin - Jedlová, 8.2 mi. (13 km)
Day 4: Jedlová - Krásná Lípa, 8.7 mi. (14 km)
Day 5: Krásná Lípa - Doubice, 11.2 mi. (18  km)
Day 6: Doubice - Rynartice, 13.7 mi. (22 km)
Day 7: Rynartice - Mezní Louka, 10.6 mi. (17 km)
Day 8: Hiking around Mezní Louka and transfer to Prague,  6.8 - 11.8 mi. (11 - 19 km)
Day  9: Departure from Prague

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On each day’s details, you will find the name of the preferred accommodation. This is generally the hotel that will be booked for you. However, based on a lack of availability, we may have to offer you another hotel of equal standard. You will be informed if we are not able to confirm the preferred hotel. In Prague and Dresden, we can offer upgrade in accommodations.