Mužský Hill

The strange ruin of what was once a Gothic castle, founded at the end of the 14th century by the family of Vartenberk, has become the main symbol of the region of Český ráj.

The Podtrosecká údolí (valleys)

The Podtrosecká údolí (valleys) comprises several little valleys that form an arch to the north and northeast around Trosky Castle.

Bozkovské Dolomite Caves

The dolomite caves with the largest underground lake in Bohemia.

Ruin of Vranov Castle - Pantheon

Vranov Castle, built on the steep rock cliff high above the Jizera River at the beginning of the 15th century, was one of the last castles built in the region.

Prachovské skály (rocks)

The Prachovské Skály nature preserve is one of the most popular regions in the Czech Republic. It is one of the oldest nature preserves in the country.

Hruboskalsko

The Hruboskalsko is one of the best-known rock formations. It is characterised by impressive towers reaching up to 55 m and also by steep canyons.

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Bohemian Paradise

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On the top of the basalt mound, located in the western part of the uplands named Vyskeřská Vrchovina, you can come across a memorial built in memory of the battle of 1866.

The mountain offers fabulous views of the Krkonoše, the Jizerské Hory, the region of Hruboskalsko, the Lužické Hory, Mount Ještěd and many villages in the surroundings. The northern side is known for the popular Drábské Světničky and the sandstone rocks and canyons.

Access: on foot, along a tourist trail from Březina nad Jizerou. By car, you can go to the car park at the Příhrazy Hotel or at the Krásná Vyhlídka restaurant.

Locality: 5 km to the northeast from Mnichovo Hradiště, 2 km to the east from Příhrazy.

hill Mužský

The entry route of tertiary basalt volcanism exposed due to selective erosions from the adjacent cretaceous sediments is located on hill Mužský. The outcrops on the Mužský hill periphery are formed by grainy, light to medium lithified, light kaolinite sandstones of Hruboskalský block (Teplice region formation of Czech Cretaceous). The residues of pyroclastic rocks are present in the edge of a small quarry on the hill west side, and on the sides of the main quarry on the southern slope. Strong cracking of compact basalt followed by the query activity formed underground area.