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C8665TDmartinb
Hidden in forrest, coloured by fallen leaves, place of almost religious admiration by Czech climbers community...
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Chris1199
Hruba Skala is one of the main attractions of Cesky Raj (Bohemian Paradise). This might overstate it slightly but it is an attractive region of limestone formations. This trail to Hruba Skala can be picked up directly from Turnov, near the Turnov mesto station. The trail follows along the ridge top through the Hruba Skaly rock town (not really a town, just a series of limestone pillars that look like a city). Turnov is an attractive town that makes a good base. We found the Hotel Paradis (just past the central square) pretty good value with a nice in-house restaurant.
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Jay28_13
This place was amazing. We went there after visiting the Bozkov caves. The formations of eroded sandstone is simply fantastic. We could go upto the top. What a view. Natural beauty at its best!
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AlexanderRu
One of the best spots in Cesky raj. You can walk in the forest, appear in one of the high peaks to see the cliffs from above or suddenly find yourselves in between those in the shadow of forest. Very much recommended
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Bobby-T-bass
As soon as you start walking you are astonished about the beauty of this place and it goes on and on. Definitely a must do when you are in the neighbourhood.
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AKWShix
The chateau Gorge, deep and narrow gorges of the rock towns, and just follow the trails. There are various viewpoints along the tracks.
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dainisp2014
Wonderful place to walk for couple hours and take great photos! Routes with different levels of difficulties from kids to experienced hikers.
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pejrimom
and you will be in a different world! You can leave your car at the parking place in Hruba Skala and go for pleasant 5 km hike (even with stroller or smaller children accesable) to Valdstejn castle. You will admire rock formations on the way and when coming back, you can have lunch at the hotel Stekl or on the terace of hotel Hruba Skala. Perfect day trip!
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XI_XAO
Beautiful nature and lots of prospects in the surrounding area. In the end we had a picnic and went completely satisfied.
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KingofKarlin
From the center of Turnov, it is a 1.5 hour hike to reach Hruba Skala. The castle as such is nothing spectacular. Some parts have been beautifully renovated and the bar in teh far corner of the castle is very nice. On the other hand, the view you have on the valley is impressive. Also the rock formations in the neighborhood are worth the hike. I recommend to start the hike in Turnov, pass Valdstejn castla up to Hruba Skala castle and return back via Sedmihorky. You can followed marked hiking paths all the way.