Itinerary

1. Day 1: Prague to Czech Paradise

   • Arrive by midday (travel from Prague).

   • Follow by a half-day hike to Malá Skála which is dominated by the knife-edged ridge. Dominating the ridge is Vranov Castle with an exhibition chamber called Pantheon. The castle was built in the 15th century and renovated at the beginning of 19thCentury when the romantic exhibition centre was added to the initial structure. This place offers a fantastic viewpoint overlooking the impressive valley of the Jizera River. 

   • Either walk or drive to the other side of the Valley to the hidden spot of this part of Czech Paradise – the Rock Labyrinth. This is really a “secret“ place that is unknown even to most Czech people. It consists of impressive formations of stacked sandstones hidden in the forest. Also from here, there are many amazing lookouts. 

   • In the evening, you will share an introductory circle.

2. Day 2: Czech Paradise

   • After meditating in the morning go for a 15 km all-day hike going to Hrubá Skál. Continue your hike in a gorgeous part of Czech Paradise called Hruboskalsko Rock Town with iconic sandstone sceneries and the monumental Valdštejn Castle.

   • Then, start your trail from Hrubá Skála Chateau and walk through the humming pine forests and sandstone rocks formations. There are many stunning lookouts on the way – Prachovna rock formation, (originally a gunpowder storage facility), Vyhlídka na Kapelu [a group of rocks called “Kapela” (the Band) and a solitary rock tower called “Kapelník” (Bandleader)] among many others. 

   • In the middle of the trail, visit the amazing Valdštejn Castle, built in the 13th Century. The castle is open for interested visitors and there is a small pub in front of it for a light refreshment. 

   • Finish the loopback at Hrubá Skála Chateau with lunch in their fantastic restaurant that offers typical Czech meals of a very high standard.

   • End your day with a Yoga session.

3. Day 3: Czech Paradise

   • After meditating in the morning go for a 15 km all-day hike the tour continues with a stroll through probably the most beautiful part of the Czech Paradise – a trek called the Golden Path. The starting point is the parking lot next to Věžický Pond (10 min. drive from Hrubá Skála Chateau).

   • From there, you will walk the marvellous Podtrosecké údolí Valley which is famous for its stunning scenery and many interesting rock formations and ponds. The main point of interest of the hike is the famous Trosky Castle Ruins.

   • On the way back, the paths lead through the landscape with amazing nature. Like from a fairy tale. It is no surprise that this location has been popular among Czech and international filmmakers for its uniqueness and charm.

   • In the evening, you will finally end with a Yoga session.

4. Day 4: Czech Paradise

   • After meditating embark on a 15km all-day hike.

   • Visit the most famous parts of the region, and the ‘poster child’ of Český Ráj, is the Prachov Rocks area. Known as Prachovské skály in Czech, these mind-blowing geological formations can be seen from miles around and are a protected site. They’re around 5 km away from Jičín. The hiking tour covers 6 km and provides the best overview of the Prachov Rocks. It takes around 3 hours to complete. The Prachov Rocks are one of the favourite tourist areas in the Czech Republic which belong to the country’s oldest nature reserves. 

   • End with a Yoga session.

5. Day 5: Czech Paradise to Prague

   • After a sharing closed circle go for a half-day hike. The last highlight of this tour is the visit of Drápské světničky near Mnichovo Hradiště town. Drábské světničky is a ruin of a 13th-century rock castle on the ragged edge of a sandstone cliff high above the surrounding landscape. The castle covers a group of seven sandstone rocks, connected with wooden bridges. It has been abandoned since the Hussite wars in the 15th century. 

   • Leave the location by late afternoon and travel back to Prague.