Bohemian Switzerland National Park
Germany, Czech Republic Hiking + Walking Tours
A hike featuring the Czech Republic’s Lusatian Mountains
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- Skill Level
- Length8 days
- Prices from€993 Rates
Overview
This beautiful hike, focused mainly in the Czech Republic, features some of the most unique landscapes in the country. The route leads well off the beaten track deep into the Bohemian Switzerland National Park.
Why is it called Bohemian Switzerland if Switzerland is not part of the itinerary, you ask? We did too! As you hit the trail and enter the magical landscape of the national park and the Lusatian Mountains, you will soon see why. Even the Swiss say this place reminds them of home. It is the stuff of fairytales. Locals sometimes call it the Land of Narnia since some of the key scenes from The Chronicles of Narnia movie were filmed here.
Giant sandstone karsts with deep rock gorges dominate the landscape, thick mystical forests of cedar, pine, and fir, scent the air, authentic and picturesque half-timbered villages add to the charm and magic.
Highlights
- Fairy tale landscape
- Unique species of plants and animals
- The magical village, Rynartice
- The romantic gorge, Pavlino údolí
- Pravčická brána, biggest natural bridge in Europe
- Kamenice stream gorge
- Boat trip through the gorges
The National Park features some of the most breathtaking landscapes that the Czech Republic has to offer!
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Děčín
Day 2: Děčín -Jiřetín pod Jedlovou - Krásná Lípa, 10 mi. (16 km)
Day 3: Krásná Lípa - Doubice, 9 mi. (14 km)
Day 4: Doubice - Jetřichovice, 9 mi. (15 km)
Day 5: Jetřichovice - Mezní Louka, 9 mi. (14 km)
Day 6: Mezní Louka round trip, 8 mi. (13 km)
Day 7: Dolní Žleb - Děčín, 9 mi. (15 km)
Day 8: End of tourDay 1: Arrival in Děčín
Individual arrival to the tour start.Day 2: Děčín -Jiřetín pod Jedlovou - Krásná Lípa, 10 mi. (16 km)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Lusatian Mountains for your first hike. The tour begins with a visit to the ruins of Tolštejn Castle and then continues to Jedlová Hora, where a lookout tower offers stunning views. Your descent offers a visit to the pilgrim chapel atop Křížová Hora (Cross Hill) and its calvary. Leaving the Lusatian Mountains, you will gradually enter the Bohemian Switzerland National Park to overnight in the charming town of Krásná Lípa, the heart of the park, home to a national park museum, a local brewery, and a chocolate factory.Day 3: Krásná Lípa - Doubice, 9 mi. (14 km)
First, you will explore the history of Krásná Lípa on the Köglerova Nature Educational Trail. As you continue, you willencounter the enchanting Kyjov Valley, adorned with numerous sandstone towers. At the day's end, you will arrive in the village of Doubice, known for its garden filled with wooden sculptures crafted by local artisans.Day 4: Doubice - Jetřichovice, 9 mi. (15 km)
On this hiking day, you will traverse tranquil forest trails, passing by Swiss Alps-style chalets built by the noble Kinsky family. Near the village of Rynartice you will enjoy one of the most stunning panoramic views of Bohemian Switzerland. As you descend into the Pavlino Valley, the Kamenice Creek will guide you to Jetřichovice. Afterward, you will return by public bus to Doubice for your accommodation.Day 5: Jetřichovice - Mezní Louka, 9 mi. (14 km)
On this day, you will explore the Jetřichovice lookouts. First you climb to Maria’s Rock, where a wooden gazebo at the summit offers breathtaking views of Bohemian Switzerland. From there, you'll follow a ridge trail featuring numerous stunning vistas. As you make your way to Mezní Louka, you'll visit the ruins of Šaunštejn Castle, which once guarded a historic merchant route, and admire the remarkable sandstone formation Malá Pravčická brána (Little Pravčice Gate).Day 6: Mezní Louka round trip, 8 mi. (13 km)
Immerse yourself in the region's striking sandstone formations. You'll visit the iconic Pravčická brána sandstone arch, where Hans Christian Andersen found inspiration for his fairy tales and where scenes from the Chronicles of Narnia were filmed. The trail winds over hills, offering stunning vistas. Enhance your adventure with a ride on a historic bus followed by a boat trip through a narrow gorge. This day promises to be a highlight of your tour.Day 7: Dolní Žleb - Děčín, 9 mi. (15 km)
In the morning, you will be picked up with your luggage and transferred to the starting point of your final hike to Dolní Žleb. You will ascend to the top of sandstone rocks, surrounded by the deepest river canyon in Europe, to reach Belvedere, the oldest lookout in Bohemian Switzerland. The day will be filled with romantic views from various natural and historical viewpoints. The tour concludes in the city of Děčín, at the same hotel where your journey began.Day 8: End of tour
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Accommodation
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 upgrades in accommodations.
Air conditioning cannot be guaranteed in each hotel like in some smaller towns or towns in historical areas that are prohibited from having AC.Inclusions
What’s Included
Self-guided
- Accommodation for 7 nights in selected hotels and pensions
- Breakfast on all days
- Individual pre-tour meeting at the appointed time on the first day of the tour
- Day by day description with altitude profiles
- Official hiking map with highlighted routing (per room)
- Detailed town maps with highlighted routing to/from hotel (per room)
- Transfer of luggage between hotels between 9-4:00 pm
- 24-hour hotline assistance service
- Tour guide
Additional for Guided Tour
What’s Not Included
- Airport transfers
- All meals (except for breakfasts)
- Entrance fees to museums, castles, & chateaux
- Local touristic/spa tax (to be paid on the spot directly to accommodation)
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
2024
Dates on request.
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
2024
Twin/double $ 1679 £ 852 $ 1,538 € 993 Ft 415130 kr 151392 ₪ 4133 ¥ 168547 Mex$ 22340 NZ$ 1847 kr 12185 zł 4435 S$ 1461 kr 11676 CHF 952 $ 1,101 Single suplement $ 382 £ 194 $ 350 € 226 Ft 94481 kr 34456 ₪ 941 ¥ 38360 Mex$ 5084 NZ$ 420 kr 2773 zł 1009 S$ 332 kr 2657 CHF 217 $ 251 Extra Options
Transfers
Personal transfer to/from Děčín (1-3 participants) $ 321 £ 163 $ 294 € 190 Ft 79431 kr 28967 ₪ 791 ¥ 32250 Mex$ 4275 NZ$ 353 kr 2332 zł 849 S$ 279 kr 2234 CHF 182 $ 211 Personal transfer to/from Děčín (4-8 participants) $ 440 £ 223 $ 403 € 260 Ft 108695 kr 39639 ₪ 1082 ¥ 44131 Mex$ 5849 NZ$ 484 kr 3191 zł 1161 S$ 382 kr 3057 CHF 249 $ 288 Extra Info
Skill Level — Moderate
This self-guided hike is rated moderate. Though there is nothing extreme as far as terrain and the trails are well traveled, there are ascents that must be tackled in order to take full advantage of the incredible vistas.
Airport Info
We suggest that you fly into and out of Prague International Airport (PRG) so that you can add this beautiful city to your itinerary. Ask us about accommodations and a Prague city tour by bike. You can also fly into and out of Dresden (DRS) if you prefer.
Local Travel
From Prague Airport, take the Airport Express (AE) bus directly from the airport to the main train station. Trains to Děčín are frequent and direct; the journey typically takes 1.5 to 2 hours.
Climate
This tour is offered during the ideal time to travel to the park, which offers average temperatures a few degrees less than in Prague. Within the park itself, you will find significant temperature differences between the gorges and the peaks of the rocks. These peaks and valleys, as well as the forests provide shades along hiking trails. Early morning finds a blanket of cool fog, a result of the inversion, typical of the rugged terrain. The early morning mist usually disappears as the morning progresses and warms.. The temperature rises to summer levels but not too high. There are unique species of plants and animals located here, which are accustomed to the temperatures changes within the landscape. Please check local conditions before your arrival.
Recommended
We recommend that you wear good hiking shoes and bring a day pack that can accommodate your needs throughout the day.
Important to know
Travel Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.Tour Operator
This tour is run by EBT.
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