Tour Guide, Brno, Czech Republic
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Bohemian Paradise
Bohemian Paradise is located in North-East Bohemia, nearly 60 km north-eastward from the capital city Prague. There is a direct train, and it takes around 2 hours to get there from Prague. People usually hike around the village called Mala Skala or around the town of Turnov. It is an easy level of hiking but for some people, and it might seem to be more difficult if they don't walk often.
The uniqueness of the local landscape is given by the combination of amazing rock formations, calm nature, and astonishing views. The places are not as overcrowded as it is in Bohemian Switzerland National Park. Rock formations and sandstones are in both national parks, that is why a lot of people might think that Bohemian Paradise and Bohemian Switzerland is the same place.
The forces of wind, water, frost, erosion shaped many rocks, you can admire lofty sandstone large rocks here, worn into unique and wonderful shapes, some of which are 60m tall.
We recommend this place to people who want to escape the hustle of the city of Prague. If you would like to explore this place with a friendly guide who knows the area, AvenTouro provides also a private tour leader. You pick a date, number of people and we are ready to prepare for you a cool day among the trees.
Bohemian Switzerland
A mystical landscape of pine forests and charming valleys, with incredible rock towers, Pravcice gate, walls, rock labyrinths. The picturesque region in the north-western Czech Republic, just 2 hours by train from Prague, located north of Prague.
This place is getting very popular thanks to the unique and splendid UNESCO Pravcice gate which is the largest arch in Europe. You need to pay for the entrance to get a nice view of this unique rock formation. Pravcicka Brana (Pravcicka Gate), Europe’s largest sandstone arch, stands 52 feet (16 meters) high. What is interesting about the touristic route is that you have an opportunity to float on the motorboats through 2 beautiful gorges. It is an amazing experience and should not be missed.
Be aware that this place is getting more and more popular, so there might be crowds waiting in line for Pravcice gate and boats, but it is really worth it. It is a unique place! If you think that you would need a professional guide who would lead you through the best places in Bohemian Switzerland, AvenTouro is ready to get you the right person for it.
To conclude both national parks are worth visiting, the level of hiking is very similar. Though Bohemian Paradise is not as commercial as Bohemian Switzerland.