Trip 2

The Bohemian Paradise

The  Bohemian /Czech/ Paradise – is the oldest nature reserve in the Czech Republic, it is one of the most popular and visited areas, situated between the towns of Mnichovo Hradiště, Turnov and Jičín, about 60-80 km north from Prague. In this romantic landscape, which is exceptionally rich, there is variety of  scenic beauties combined with picturesque historical sights, with castles chateaux, folk architecture. The Czech Paradise belongs to the UNESCO-Geoparks

You will find here a number of ´rock towns´with fantastic scenery formed by a whole array of strange features: rock towers, pinnacles, columns, battlements, blocky masses and many more sandstone formations, formed from the remains of mighty sediments of a Cretaceous sea; among which there is a labyrinth of deep, narrow alleyways forming an extensive network of well marked hiking routes, also for bike riders. Apart from that, there is a good possibility for bathing and swimming. This area offers also opportunity for fishing at many ponds. Deep forests lure for long walks. If you are observant enough and lucky, you may find in numerous deposits even now semi-precious stones, such as agate, amethyst, jasper, and many more.