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Hiking the Bohemian Switzerland National Park

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Introduction

Self guided 3 days hiking in fairytale landscapes with pine forests, deep gorges and rock formations in northern part of Czechia

Self guided three days door to door hiking tour in beautiful Bohemian-Saxon Switzerland nature park on the border between Germany and Czechia. The region has National Park status on both the German and the Czech side of the border. The area is characterized by fairytale landscapes: pine forests, rock formations and idyllic views alternate. Bohemian Switzerland is an ideal destination for an active holiday. The tour of 24-37 km in total takes you past the most important sights of Bohemian Switzerland, accommodation is arranged in attractive places of the park, comfortable pensions and/or hotels of 3 star standard. Anyone can make this trip with a little fitness.

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Tour itinerary

Day 1 Děčín

Děčín Castle with its beautiful rose garden
Děčín Castle with its beautiful rose garden

Today you arrive in Děčín, the base for this tour. The walking program starts tomorrow, so you have plenty of time to explore this historical twon. Děčín Castle with its beautiful rose garden, for example, is worth a visit. Another suggestion is the spectacular via ferrata in Děčín with a magnificent panorama of the city on the Elbe as a reward.

  • Overnight: Hotel Faust, Pension U Pekaře

Day 2 Děčín – Hřensko – Mezná

Bohemian Switzerland
Bohemian Switzerland

The day starts with a boat trip on the Elbe. The boat sails all the way to Dresden, but you get off in Hřensko. This village is the gateway to Bohemian Switzerland, of which today you will immediately encounter its most famous symbol: Pravčická brána, the largest natural gate in Europe.

Note: the boat does not sail at extreme water levels. The timetable will be announced one day in advance, we will provide information about this. An alternative to the boat is the train, a very nice train ride to Schöna where you still have to cross the Elbe with a pound from the left bank to the right bank.

From Pravčická brána you descend to the Kamenice gorge and go for a boat trip on a punt boat. You can also omit this part if you prefer to walk. There are two alternatives – via Pravčická brána 10.5km to Mezní louka / 12.5km to Mezná or through the gorge with a boat trip 7km

  • Distance: 7-12,5 km
  • Climbing: 369-390 m
  • Descent: 222-225 m
  • Overnight: Pension Na vyhlídce, Hotel Hubert or Hotel Mezní louka, Pension U Fořta (upgrade)

Day 3 Mezná – Rynartice

Mezná Boheems-Zwitserland

Via the Nová cesta (New pathway), a yellow marked path you walk to the ruins of rock fortress Šaunštejn. Not much is left of it now, but in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries the castle was a base for robbers and bandits. Continue to Jetřichovice, where you can take a longer detour to Ostroh hill (484 m) and the Mariina Skála viewpoint. It is a bit of a climb, but once at the top you will be rewarded with another fantastic view over Bohemian Switzerland.

  • Distance: 8-13,5 km
  • Climbing: 200-592 m
  • Descent: 250-634 m
  • Overnight: Hotel Bellevue, Pension U vyhlídky, Hotel Zámeček (upgrade)

Day 4 Rynartice – Česká Kamenice, train to Děčín

Bohemian Switzerland National Park, České Švýcarsko.
Bohemian Switzerland National Park, České Švýcarsko.

For those who still have enough energy, a trip to the Seven Dwarfs of Rynartice is recommended. From here you walk to Česká Kamenice, but you can of course also choose to walk directly to this town to take the train or bus to Děčín. You can extend the tour with, for example, an extra night after the tour in Děčín or a city trip to Prague.

  • Distance: 8,5-11,5 km
  • Climbing: 309-325 m
  • Descent: 212-231 m
  • Overnight: none

What’s included and excluded?

  • 2 overnight stays in mountain huts
  • 3 overnights in hotels or pensions (every day different accommodation), in private 3-5 bedded rooms with own bathroom including breakfast
  • 2x dinner ( day 2, day 3)
  • Map with detailed routes (topographical 1:40.000) and separate detailed route description
  • Information package
  • Emergency hotline
  • Luggage storage (only if extra night is booked preceding the tour)
  • ATOL comparable security by SGR (Dutch)
  • Costs for the boat trip from Děčín to Hřensko - the starting point of the trip
  • Costs for the punt boat trip through the gorge between Hřensko and Mezna (optional)
  • Train ticket from Česká Kamenice to Děčín on day 4
  • luggage transport (It is possible but not really necessary. You walk with a light pack for three days past the two accommodations in the National Park where, accommodations dispose with all necessary amenities)
  • Lunches ( various possibilities of refreshment during the hike )

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Hotel The Forest Garden
Hotel The Forest Garden

Hotel The Forest Garden

Hotel enjoyes ideal location between the gorges of the river Kamenice and Pravčická gate, in a large and quiet garden. The hotel offers a total of 22 rooms divided into four categories, it has got wellness and a restaurant.

  • Star rating:
  • Website: website
  • Address : Mezná 90, 407 17 Hřensko, Czechia – Mezná
  • Elevation : 271 m

Penzion Na Vyhlidce

Penzion Na Vyhlidce

Pension Na Vyhlídce is located in the heart of Bohemian Switzerland Nation park and disposes with nine beautiful and romantic rooms equipped with private shower or bathroom. A restaurant serves traditional dishes.

  • Star rating:
  • Website: website
  • Address : Na Vyhlidce Mezna 80 407 17 Hrensko, Czechia – Mezná
  • Elevation : 284 m

Hotel Hubert Mezná

Hotel Hubert Mezná

The family-run Hotel Hubert, with its stylish restaurant and dining room, offers accommodation in cosy rooms with private facilities for individuals, families and small groups, pleasant sitting on the terrace and in the garden. It is located in the heart of National Park Bohemian Switzerland, in tiny settlement Mezná.

  • Star rating:
  • Website: website
  • Address : Mezná 76, 407 17 p. Hřensko, Czechia – Mezná
  • Elevation : 296 m

Pension U Forta

Pension U Forta

Pension U Forta **** is located in the heart of Bohemian Switzerland. It disposes with modern bungalows, hotel rooms and a hunting lodge. Restaurant serves traditional dishes.The largest natural sandstone arch in Europe, Pravčická Brána, is only 1 hour away on foot.

  • Star rating:
  • Website: website
  • Address : 37, 37, Mezná, 407 17 Hřensko, Czechia – Hřensko
  • Elevation : .. m

Hotel Mezní Louka

Hotel Mezní Louka

Located in the heart of the National Park Bohemian Switzerland, this cosy hotel offers comfortable accommodation in 20 rooms with up to two extra beds. Each room has Wi-Fi internet access. The hotel restaurant promises an extraordinary gastronomic experience.

  • Star rating:
  • Website: website
  • Address : Mezná 71, 407 17 Hřensko, Czechia – Hřensko
  • Elevation : 272 m
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overnachtingsplaatsen waren toppie!

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★★★★☆
“ had niet verwacht dat het op alle overnachtings plaatsen zo goed zou bevallen was ok! wandelroute zelf heb er van genoten mooie natuur. als paar min puntjes staan op plaatsen de route niet duidelijk omschreven ivm de vele naamborden is opletten dus? en als je van polen plaatsje wang weer het nationaal park in loopt moet je betalen wisten we niet? hadden geen sloty meer.Was de moeite waard om er aan te beginnen grtj piet houben”
- piet houben

Erg tevreden

trekking
Thursday, April 21, 2011
★★★★★
“ We hebben een mooie vakantie gehad in Tjechie. De natuur in Tsjechie is mooi en we zijn erg tevreden met de organisatie van onze wandelreis. Fijn dat onze koffers iedere dag netjes naar het volgende hotel gebracht werden.”
- anoniem

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Sunday, May 1, 2011
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“ Heel tevreden van de reis! - Het landschap is erg mooi, uitstekende wandelpaden. Ik ben wel twee keer verloren gelopen, maar dat was niet zo erg. Accodomatie was prima in orde. Hoewel ouderwets, is het hotel in Horni Blatna me erg bevallen. Heel mooi stadje ook. Overal waren de mensen erg vriendelijk. Praktische informatie: Bozi Dar kan je vanuit Duitsland perfect bereiken als je de bus neemt tot "Oberwiesenthal - Neues Haus". Dan is het nog 400 m stappen. Ik heb jullie reisbureau intussen al aanbevolen bij mijn vrienden en familie.”
- anoniem
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  • tour # 848
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Highlights

  • Castle Děčín
  • Pravčická brána (Pravčická Archway): the largest natural gate in Europe
  • Soutesky punt boat trips through various deep gorges in the park
  • Mariina Skála viewpoint

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České Švýcarsko or Bohemian Switzerland  
town Děčín  
town Hřensko 
Labská plavební - boat trips from Děčín  
Pravčice gate  
The Bohemian Switzerland National Park (Národní park České Švýcarsko)  

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