The Turnov area

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.

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.

Ruin of Trosky Castle

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.

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.

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This is the area through which the first settlers came to the region. Evidence of their presence was found above overhangs between sandstone formations. More than ten thousand years ago, people were familiar with the Jizera River. The Celts named it Isora – a rapid river – and the Slavs renamed it the Jizera. It has been a centre of life for a very long time. First, trade routes led through the valley and later settlements were founded here.

When you get to the Turnov area, the Jizera looks different. It leaves shaded valleys and canyons that is has carved over millions of years and enters a more open landscape of rock formations. Near Mnichovo Hradiště, the river leaves sandstone plates (Hruboskalsko, Maloskalsko, Drábovna, Příhrazské skály, rocks on Mužský, Suché skály, Klokočské skály) and meanders towards the south, passing through an open landscape. The centre and heart of Bohemian Paradise is Turnov, a town with a long and rich tradition of stone processing and jewellery making. It is a good starting point for trips to numerous interesting places in nature and many remarkable castles, chateaux and other monumental sites that were built by people.

Regionální turistické informační centrum Turnov / The Turnov Regional Tourist Information Centre
nám. Českého ráje 26
511 01 Turnov
tel.: +420 481 366 255
e-mail: info@turnov.cz
www.infocentrum-turnov.cz, www.turnov.cz

Map of area