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?eské ?vycarsko - the name of Bohemian Switzerland called by local people here.
It is a beautiful region that is really close to the border of Germany - Czech, in which the national park itself is connected to Saxon Switzerland (S?chsische Schweizthe) - national park from German side.
Here, I know that Labe River leaves Czech for Germany's Elbe River. This river is quite significant for me as this is the place I spent most of my free times, cycling along it. And the view is fantastic, with crystal clear flowing water.
How To Get To Bohemian Switzerland?
Basically, if you are driving just try to get to the direction of Prav?ická brána or H?ensko in which, there is a river separating H?ensko and Sch?na (German side). If you are from Dresden by trains, you will arrive in Sch?na. While from Prague, you can take trains from Praha Hlavní Nádra?í (Main Station)
For a day trip, I would like to suggest this train schedule (from Prague). I've tried myself, and it was nice.
Prague to Bohemian Switzerland
It is good to start early in the morning just in case to avoid crowds and you can walk leisurely. I've been there end of March of 2014, it was not very crowded actually. Maybe it will be in summer. :)
To check the public transports in Czech, you can always use this phone app - Pub Tran or on this website. You can buy train tickets (Prague - Dě?ín) directly at the counter in Praha Hlavní Nádra?í or via this Czech train website.
For bus tickets, you can just buy it from the driver. Don't worry about getting lost searching for the bus, as the bus stop is just in front of Dě?ín train station.
Bohemian Switzerland to Prague
Last time I checked the return train tickets from Prague - Dě?ín is 315kc per person.
Reasonable, right? :)
Alternative way, check this out.
Suggested Route?
There are many hiking trails in this area, depends on your stamina and how many days you'll be there. For this day trip, I would like to suggest this one as it covers the main sights of Bohemian Switzerland and the important thing, it is an easy trail :D (it will be a bit increasing gradient in the middle of trail)
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A boat ride along the gorges are waiting for you after a long walk.
Starting from Mezni Louka, you will walk downhills to Divoká soutěska to take a boat ride straight to H?ensko, If you would like to walk along the gorges for a while, you can take another boat ride in Tichá soutěska.
But, keep in mind that, they are closed in winter. Check the website for more details about the prices and opening hours. This is important as if they are closed, you need to return to Mezni Louka to take the bus to H?ensko.
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Good thing about hiking in Czech is that, you have low possibility of getting lost. So, just follow the color of the route to get to the destination.
I hope this post can give you a rough idea about getting to Bohemian Switzerland for a day trip. Personally, it is really a charming national park that nature lovers should pay a visit. :)
Till then.
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Most Beautiful Sights of Bohemian Switzerland, Czech
March 2, 2016
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Bohemian Switzerland was already on my list when I knew Narnia was filmed here, in Czech Republic. This is the second place after Adr?pach, famous for its Gothic Gate in Narnia :)
As a beautiful national park, it is also called as ?eské ?vycarsko Národní Park. It forms one of the three famous areas for Rock Towns - other than Adr?pach and Bohemian Paradise and all of them located in the north of Czech Republic.
Here are the most amazing sights of Bohemian Switzerland that I would like to share with you. :)
1. Prav?ická brána (Prav?ická Gate)
It is the most famous tourist attraction in Bohemian Switzerland. With the length of 26 meters and height of 16 meters, this makes Prav?ická brána as the largest sandstone rock arch in Europe. It becomes a special place for Czech people as a beautiful, natural monument of the country.
Have you realised the arch in one of the Chronicles of Narnia as I mentioned in the first sentence of the post? Aha, specifically in the first movie - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
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With a minimum thickness of the arch of 3 meters, the arch is no longer be climbed on - due to many visitors and risk of erosion and injury. So, the scene of where the kids walk on the arch was actually edited and with help of computer graphics, they acted in the studio and pasted them in.
With a fee of 75 kc for adults, and 35 kc for students, I think you can go and sit below the arch, enjoying the views with a cup of coffee or read a book. You can check the opening hours here.
2. Sandstone Along Gabriella's Path
As you keep walking from Prav?ická brána to Mezni Louka, you will reach the area of many rock formations. Unlike Adr?pach, if I'm not mistaken, the rocks do not have names but still, the stunning views can take your breath away.
If you really want to take a close view of the rocks as they are remarkable natural phenomenon of North Bohemia, you can try sandstone rock climbing lessons.
On my way there, I saw a signboard with picture of how the sandstone is theoretically formed. It is interesting to know as I never thought there was sea here!
Based on what I understand, this sandstone started the history of geology about 95 millions of years ago (1st picture). There was sea with lots of sea creatures. And the next 45 millions of years, the sea recessed (2nd picture) and then started to transform into rocks with trees on top of it also with beautiful gorges.
The 4th picture is how we can see Bohemian Switzerland today. In 10 millions of years, it is expected to be further regressed to a flat area. :(
3. Divoká soutěska (Wild Gorge)
4. Tichá soutěska (Edmund's (Quiet) Gorge)
These deep canyon of Kamenice River are partially accessible by boat - so, at the end of walking path from Mezni Louka, you need to take the boat to H?ensko or otherwise, you can return to Mezni Louka on foot to take the bus.
If you are from opposite route, you can also take a boat ride from H?ensko.
One of the gorges is named after an Austro-Hungarian Prince - Edmund Clary-Aldringen.
I must say that they are gorgeous gorges - must-walk-along places. The routes are really by the side of the water and there are few small waterfalls too :)
Interesting fact here is that, there is climate inversion that affect the flora here. The cold air here allows plants like two flowers violet and tree mosses to grow, otherwise can always be found on alpine areas. I'm not sure about the fauna, but it is said that invertebrate animal species that usually be seen in alpine areas, can also be seen here. :D
On top is the jetty for the boat. Aha, the boat rides are not free, but the price is reasonable. No worries. :)
So, will Bohemian Switzerland be the destination for your next trip?
:D
I will share about planning a day trip there in the next post.
Till then,
Assalamualaikum and bye.
I must say that they are gorgeous gorges - must-walk-along places. The routes are really by the side of the water and there are few small waterfalls too :)
Interesting fact here is that, there is climate inversion that affect the flora here. The cold air here allows plants like two flowers violet and tree mosses to grow, otherwise can always be found on alpine areas. I'm not sure about the fauna, but it is said that invertebrate animal species that usually be seen in alpine areas, can also be seen here. :D
On top is the jetty for the boat. Aha, the boat rides are not free, but the price is reasonable. No worries. :)
So, will Bohemian Switzerland be the destination for your next trip?
:D
I will share about planning a day trip there in the next post.
Till then,
Assalamualaikum and bye.
Hradec Kralove, Czech
150306
160301
150306
160301
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