Trosky Valley

The route of this nature trail, leading through the picturesque valleys below Trosky castle, is 8 km long and has 10 stops with information about the nature, geology and history of the area. The trail is suitable for walkers, is of medium difficulty and takes around 2 hours, or you can choose the section that suits you best.

Route itinerary: Borek pod Troskami – Libuňka – Rokytňák pond – Vidlák peat bog – Spring by Věžák pond – Žehrovka – Nebákov – Trosky

Route length: 8 km

Number of stops: 10, with information boards

From Borek pod Troskami follow the yellow footpath markers past Libuňka, the Rokytňák pond and Vidlák peat bog past Věžák pond to the U Přibyla crossroad signpost, then follow the red markers past Podsemínský pond, and turn off to the village of Roveň and continue to Malechovice.

The Trosky Valley nature reserve is a protected complex of wetland biotopes. These are canyon-like valleys lined with blocky sandstone walls with eight preserved ponds (Rokytňák, Hrudka, Vidlák, Krčák, Věžák, Dolský, Nebák and Podsemínský pond). They are home to some interesting plant and waterfowl communities. This is an area of outstanding landscape and natural importance.

Borek pod Troskami

Borek pod Troskami is part of the municipality of Hrubá Skála, known as one of the starting points for trips into the Bohemian Paradise. The village has a Motoring Museum with a unique collection of historical motorcycles, which were very common on Czech roads as well as around in the world in the 1930s to 1970s. This permanent exhibition contains more than 80 exhibits.

Libuňka natural monument

The Libuňka stream rises on the western slopes of Kozlov hill (606 m a.s.l.). The area is typified by its meanders and riparian vegetation as well as several endangered species of animals, such as the common kingfisher and white-throated dipper.

Rokytňák pond

The pond was built in the 16th century as part of the pond system from the original wetlands and flooded meadows. It is now used for fish farming, but also for recreation.

Vidlák peat bog

This unique wetland area, one of the most valuable localities in the Bohemian Paradise, is a nature reserve covering an area of around 3.8 ha. It is also of interest in hydrological terms – it drains into the Libuňka in the north and into the Žehrovka in the south.

Věžák pond

This is one of the true gems of the Bohemian Paradise. The unique rocky bank rising straight from the surface of the pond has inspired numerous filmmakers.