Bohemian Paradise and the Adršpach rocks
Sandstone labyrinths, castles on volcanic plugs and forest trails north-east of Prague.
- Distance
- 195 km (121 mi)
- Driving
- 2 h 42 min
- Suggested days
- 3
- Stops
- 7
- Countries
- Czechia
- Updated
- June 20, 2026
At a glance: 3-day road trip of about 195 km (121 mi) with 7 stops, from Prague to Adršpach Rock Town. About 2 h 42 min of driving in total.
Route description
Take the D10 motorway from Prague to Turnov, about an hour away, the gateway to Český ráj, the Bohemian Paradise. The town is known for garnet jewellery and makes a good base, with several campsites nearby.
South of Turnov, trails from Hrubá Skála castle wind through narrow passages between sandstone towers to viewpoints over the rock town. The twin ruins of Trosky stand on two volcanic plugs a few kilometres further on, the landmark of the whole region.
The Prachov Rocks near Jičín are another sandstone maze, with stairways cut into the cliffs and a two-hour circuit. Jičín itself has an arcaded square and a lime-tree avenue laid out by Wallenstein.
Finish with an hour’s drive north-east to Adršpach on the Polish border, the most extensive rock town of all. In summer and at weekends entry is limited and car parks fill by mid-morning, so book online and arrive early, or come in autumn when the forest turns gold.
Stop-by-stop itinerary
In driving order. Distances are estimates between consecutive stops.
- 1Start
Prague
Czechia - 296 km
Turnov
Czechia - 37 km
Hrubá Skála
NatureHrubá Skála, CzechiaA castle perched above a maze of sandstone towers, the heart of Bohemian Paradise. The Mariánská viewpoint looks across the rocks to the twin towers of Trosky.
- 45 km
Trosky Castle
HistoryTroskovice, CzechiaTwo ruined towers on basalt volcanic plugs, the unmistakable symbol of Bohemian Paradise. The climb from the car park is short but steep.
- 58 km
Prachov Rocks
NatureJičín, CzechiaSandstone pillars and narrow gullies linked by stairways and viewpoints, a few kilometres from Jičín. The short circuit takes about two hours.
- 67 km
Jičín
Czechia - 772 km
Adršpach Rock Town
NatureAdršpach, CzechiaA vast labyrinth of sandstone towers with a small lake and a boat ride through a gorge. Summer car parks fill early and entry slots may need booking online.
