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Scenic Route

Bohemian Paradise (Český ráj)

Turnov → Jičín
45 km
1-2 Days

About This Route

A landscape of fairytale rock cities and medieval castles. This route explores the first protected landscape area in Czechia. You'll drive between the massive sandstone towers of Prachov Rocks and visit iconic castles like Trosky, with its two distinctive towers built on volcanic basalt plugs. The roads are winding and rolling through a mosaic of pine forests and valleys. A visual masterpiece of nature and history.

Points of Interest

Trosky Castle

castle

The symbol of Bohemian Paradise. Two gothic towers, 'The Old Woman' and 'The Virgin', perched on volcanic peaks.

Prachov Rocks

nature

A maze of vertical sandstone pillars and narrow crevices, offering spectacular viewpoints.

Hrubá Skála Castle

castle

A romantic chateau built directly on top of massive sandstone rocks, overlooking the forest valley.

Route Highlights

RocksCastlesFairytaleNature

Route Information

Distance45 km
Est. Duration1-2 Days
StartTurnov
EndJičín
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