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Things to do near Zvičina

Třebihošť sits between the Krkonoše mountains, Bohemian Paradise and the Adršpach rocks. From one base you reach three different landscapes, and you are back at the hot tub by evening. The ideas below are sorted by how much time they take.

When it rains

Kuks, Josefov or the tunnels under the fortress. And the glazed terrace, where you are outdoors but dry.

When the sun is out

Zvičina hill on foot straight from the door, then the Prachov rocks or a ridge walk in the mountains.

With children

Safari Park at Dvůr Králové for a full day, the Les Království dam for a shorter walk.

Within half an hour by car

A morning or an afternoon, easily fitted between two coffees

The Rais chalet on the summit of Zvičina hill

Zvičina summit

approx. 4 km

The nearest hill and the best view around. At the top stand the Rais chalet and the church of St John of Nepomuk. On a clear day you can see the whole mountain ridge. You can walk up straight from the house.

Photo Karelj, Public domain

Baroque statuary on the square in Miletín

Miletín

approx. 6 km

Birthplace of the poet Karel Jaromír Erben and home of the local wafer biscuits, still baked here today. A quiet square, a museum and a bakery selling them fresh.

Photo Lubomír Hubička, CC BY-SA 3.0

The stone gate of the Les Království dam

Les Království dam

approx. 9 km

A stone dam from the early twentieth century that looks more like a castle than a waterworks. A pleasant forest walk follows the Labe river around it.

Photo Ewwwa, CC BY-SA 3.0

The square in Dvůr Králové nad Labem with its plague column

Dvůr Králové nad Labem

approx. 10 km

The nearest town with everything you need. A historic square, shops, restaurants and cafés. This is also where you shop if you want to cook.

Photo Ben Skála, Benfoto, CC BY-SA 4.0

A zebra in the open enclosure at Safari Park Dvůr Králové

Safari Park Dvůr Králové

approx. 11 km

An African safari you drive through in your own car or by safari bus. One of the few zoos in Europe where animals live in herds on open ground. Allow a full day.

Photo SimcaCZE, CC BY-SA 3.0

The Masaryk tower of independence in Hořice

Hořice

approx. 13 km

A town of sculptors with an open-air gallery. The sculpture trail leads through the park up to the Masaryk tower of independence, and another wide view.

Photo Milada13, CC BY-SA 3.0

Within an hour by car

A full day out, back at the hot tub by evening

The baroque hospital at Kuks with its garden

Kuks and Braun’s Bethlehem

approx. 18 km

A baroque hospital above the Labe valley with allegorical statues by Matyáš Braun. A little further into the forest, more statues are carved directly into sandstone boulders. There is nothing else quite like it.

Photo SchiDD, CC BY 4.0

Pecka castle on its rocky spur, seen from the air

Pecka castle

approx. 18 km

A ruin with a surviving renaissance palace. Smaller, quieter and far less crowded than the famous castles, with a fine view over the region.

Photo Blasbulk, CC BY-SA 4.0

The pond in the Bažantnice park at Lázně Bělohrad

Lázně Bělohrad

approx. 12 km

A spa town with the Bažantnice park and a small lake. A good choice when you want a slow walk with no hills.

Photo Karelj, CC BY-SA 3.0

The path to the summit of Sněžka in the Krkonoše mountains

Krkonoše national park

approx. 40 km

Špindlerův Mlýn, Pec pod Sněžkou and ridge walks. Ski slopes in winter, Sněžka peak or the Labe gorge in summer. Leave after breakfast, back for dinner.

Photo Pudelek, CC BY-SA 4.0

Rock towers of the Prachov rocks in Bohemian Paradise

Prachov rocks

approx. 45 km

A rock town in Bohemian Paradise with routes for every level of fitness. Viewpoints, narrow passages between the rocks and a path children manage well.

Photo Gerd Eichmann, CC BY 4.0

Further afield

When you set out for the whole day and are in no hurry

A waterfall in the gorge of the Adršpach rocks

Adršpach-Teplice rocks

approx. 55 km

The largest rock town in central Europe. Gorges, a small lake crossed by punt and towers tens of metres high. In high season book your entry in advance.

Photo Pudelek (Marcin Szala), CC BY-SA 3.0

The star-shaped Josefov fortress seen from the air

Josefov near Jaroměř

approx. 28 km

An eighteenth century military fortress with extensive tunnels underneath. Touring them by lantern is an experience even in the rain.

Photo Karelj, CC BY 3.0

Ratibořice chateau in the valley made famous by Božena Němcová

Trutnov and Babiččino údolí

approx. 25 and 35 km

The mountain foothills with the valley made famous by the writer Božena Němcová. The Úpa valley is among the loveliest walks in the region.

Photo Ondřej Kořínek, CC BY-SA 4.0

Distances are approximate, measured by car from the house.

A base worth coming back to

A tiny house for two with its own garden, a glazed terrace and an outdoor hot tub running all year. Exactly what you want after a day on your feet.