You can plan your trips in detail in our EVVO space in the block B Aparthotel Lípa. .
The most beautiful trip 1
To the Prussian Camp and Brtnický hrádek castle ruin
The route leads to the Prussian Camp, a hideout dating from the wars. We visit Brtnický hrádek with its views of the wooded valley. We descend to the River Křinice and continue to the border, where the Zadní Doubice settlement used to stand. We return to Brtníky along Brtnický stream and its beautiful valley. Souvenir gifts are available for purchase at the Amethyst Gallery with its fascinating exhibition of photographs, minerals and gems. .
Route start and end: BRTNÍKY, CAR PARK AT THE AMETHYST GALLERY
Route length: 14 km, elevation of about 140 m
Route difficulty: easy, sometimes rocky steps and a short ladder.
The most beautiful trip 2
To crystal streams, long views and picturesque cottages
We walk through Kyjov Valley with its cliffs at the River Křinice. In the winter the route is bordered with colourful icefalls and there is the added attraction of the ice decorations at Jeskyně víl (Fairy Cave). Next we pass through the picturesque valley of the Panský potok stream and from Brtník we arrive at Vlčí hora – from the stone observation tower rising above the beech forest we have the entire landscape in our palm. We visit the Nobilis Tilia tearoom in the village then walk down to Kyjov through Dlouhý dol with its picturesque cottages. .
Route start and end: parking in Kyjov or in Vlčí Hora
Route length: 16 km, elevation of about 280 m
Route difficulty: moderate, short climb about 150 m on Vlčí hora
The most beautiful trip 3
To discover the secret of “Kyjovský Castle” and a maze of rocky gorges
The route takes us through meadows with beautiful views at Kamenná horka, while at Kyjov we visit the rocky ridges near Kyjov Castle and walk through Kyjov Valley with the beautiful canyon of the River Křinice. From Křinice we climb to Doubická cesta and continue past the Doubická vápenka nature reserve for a comfortable return to Krásná Lípa. .
Route start and end: Krásná Lípa Square
Route length: ##19 km, převýšení cca 170m##
Route difficulty: mild to moderate, manhole through the rocks and a ladder
The most beautiful trip 4
To the bird sanctuary “Velký rybník” and to the lookout tower Jedlová
We walk through orchid meadows to the Velký rybník bird sanctuary. Here we can observe rare birds such as white-tailed eagles, herons and cranes. From Jiřetín pod Jedlovou we climb over the famous Křížová hora ridge to Jedlová (774 m), the highest peak in the area – from the observation tower we can see the whole of Bohemian Switzerland as well as the Lusatian Mountains. We then return via Rybniště back to Krasná Lípa
Route start and end: Krásná Lípa Square
Route length: the whole day, 25 km; elevation of about 380 m
The most beautiful trip 5
To the Jetřichovice outlooks and Loupežnický Castle
The spectacular views from the Mariina and Vilemínina vyhlídka vantage points are our reward for the steep climbs and descents. We walk through the Purkartický beech forest to at Rudolfově kameni, the most romantic vantage point in Bohemian Switzerland. We pass Goliště to arrive at the Loupežnický hrádek (Šaunštejn) castle ruin and end our trip at Vysoká Lípa or Jetřichovice. Hardy tourists can go via Dolsky mlýn and along Jetřichovické Bělé. .
Route start and end: Jetřichovice, the route can be terminated in Vysoká Lípa
Route length: the whole day, 20 km; elevation of about 260 m
Route difficulty: challenging with steep ascents, descents and ladders