Ridge trail National Park Bohemian Switzerland, 8 days, guided

Hit the trail through the fairytale nature of the National Park Bohemian Switzerland and the Lusatian Mountains. This piece of a land had been admired for its uniqueness alredy in the 19th century and haven´t changed since those times. You will enjoy the wild woods, sandstone rock towers, deep dells and countless lookout places and views as well as the beauty of the folk architecture. Same as the first pilgrims you will travel with the historical transport. First of all a steam locomotive from 1890 will take you on the narrow gauge rails to the heart of the Lusatian Mountains. Further you will travel by a historical bus and in the end of the tour you will experience a boat trip on a boat which serves to the tourist since 120 years. We are looking forward to showing you the beauties through the eyes of a local guide. 

Itinerary:

Day 1: Individual arrival to Děčín
Arrival Děčín - flight to Prague or Dresden; personal transportation to Děčín on demand. Accomodation in Děčín.

Day 2: Jiřetín pod Jedlovou - Krásná Lípa, 16 km
After the breakfast we transfer you to Lusatian Mountains for your first hiking. The tour starts with conquering of the castle ruin Tolštejn. Then you continue to Jedlová hora with a lookout tower with beautiful views. By descending from the hill Jedlová you will visit a pilgrim chapel on the top of the Křížová hora (Cross hill) with the calvary. Then you leave the Lusatian mountains and slowly you will slip in the National Park Bohemian Switzerland. You will stay overnight in a cosy heart of the park - the town Krásná Lípa with national park museum, local brewery and chocolate manufacture. Accommodation in Krásná Lípa.

Day 3: Krásná Lípa - Doubice, 14 km
First of all you will make you familiar with the history of the town Krásná Lípa on the nature educational trail Köglerova naučná stezka. Further on the way the fairy Kyjov valley with many sand stone towers awaits your approach. At the end of the day you will come to Doubice village with a garden with wooden sculptures. Not only children love this statues made by a local craftsmen. Accommodation in Doubice.

Day 4: Doubice - Jetřichovice, 15 km
This hiking day wonderful silent forest trails will follow you on you trip. You will come round to Kinsky noble family swiss alps style build chalets. By Rynartice village you will admire one of the most stunnig panoramic views of the Bohemian Switzerland. After you will descent to the Pavlino valley, where you will meet the Kamenice creek for the first time. This cold stream takes you to Jetřichovice. Return by public bus to Doubice, accommodation in Doubice.

Day 5: Jetřichovice - Mezní Louka, 14 km
This day you will discover the Jetřichovice lookouts. You will start with a climb to the Maria´s rock with wooden gazebo on its top that offers breathtaking view of the Bohemian Switzerland. Hierfrom you will continue a ridge trail with many other beautiful views. On your way to Mezní Louka you will also conquer a castle ruin Šaunštejn guarding the historical merchant route and meet remarkable sand stone rock formation Malá Pravčická brána (Little Pravčice gate) in Accommodation in Mezní Louka.

Day 6: 5-star hiking trip around Mezní Louka with sandstone arch Pravčice gate and boat trip in Wild gorge, 13 km
Immerse yourself in the area's bizarre sandstone formations. You will see Pravčická brána sandstone arch, where Hans Christian Andersen dreamt up fairy tales, and later parts of the Chronicles of Narnia were filmed. The path runs over the hills, providing stunning views. Add a ride on a historical bus and a subsequent boat trip in a narrow gorge, and today is likely to become the highlight of your tour. Accommodation in Mezní Louka.

Day 7: Dolní Žleb - Děčín, 15 km
In the morning pick you up with your luggage and transfer you to the start of the last hiking to Dolní Žleb. You will climb up to the top of the sand stone rocks surrounded by the deepest river canyon in Europe to the Belvedere, oldest loukout in Bohemian Switzerland. The whole day will be full of great romantic views from several natural and historical man-made viewpoints. The day tour ends in the city of Děčín in the same hotel, where you have started.

Day 8: Optional sightseeing in Děčín and departure
Breakfast and individual departure 

Dates and prices:

Departure: 01.04. - 30.10. on request

All prices are per person. 

Special prices for early booking min. 60 days prior to arrival

Prices for booking less than 60 days prior to arrival

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 Services:

• Welcome drink with the local tour operator
• Personal transportation to Tolštejn on 2nd day
• 7 x accomodation Pension/3star Hotel
• half board
• luggage transportation
• 1 x a comprehensive information package with insider tips and sights that should not be missed, including detailed maps. incl. GPS mit tour tracks
• services of a english speaking guide
• 1x boat trip in Edmund´s gorge
• 1x entrance Pravčice gate

•  Personal transportation to Děčín on the last hiking day