Sat, 9 March 2024
Czech Karst Protected Landscape Area is renowned for its stunning landscapes and geological formations. It is a picturesque and geologically interesting region. It is characterized by karst topography, which is formed by the dissolution of soluble rocks such as limestone, resulting in unique features like caves, sinkholes, and underground rivers.
We will start hiking from the village of Králův Dvůr. From there we will climb up to the top of Koukolova hora (471 m) atop which lies the Chapel of Saint Blaise. The route will further bring us to the place were prehistoric hillfort Kotýz used to stand. The place is situated on the western part of karst massif called Golden Horse. During the second half of the trip we will explore several quarries – Velkolom Čertovy schody (Quarry Devil’s Stairs), Houba Quarry, Quarry Na Kobyle and Homolák Quarry. In the end we will circle back to the Berounka river and get a train back to Prague.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?
We recommend comfortable hiking or running shoes, some water, food, fully charged phone, warm and waterproof clothes in case of raining/snowing. There are no restaurants or shops along the way. Bring your own lunch.
MEETING PLACE AND TIME
At 7:50 a.m. outside the Main train station (Hlavní nádraží), in the park Vrchlického sady in front of Wilsonka pub. We should be back in Prague around 6:00 p.m.
DIFFICULTY
The hike is intermediate. The route is around 16-20 km depending on the speed of the group. A bit challenging uphill climb awaits us at the beginning of the hike. Check out our Hiking Difficulty Scale for more information about the difficulty of the hike.
FEE
Early bird price: 500 CZK per person, after 3 March: 550 CZK per person. The fee includes transportation by train and ferry and services of the skilled and friendly guide (excludes food, drinks, insurance).
We accept Sodexo/Pluxee: You can pay with Sodexo Fokus Pass voucher, Dárkový Pass voucher and Flexi Pass voucher. Online payment method is also possible with Flexi Pass CARD.
We accept Benefit Plus as well.
We also accept Edenred: You can pay with Edenred e-Ticket.
For a full refund, cancel at least 72 hours in advance of the start date of the trip. For a 50 % refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the trip.
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