5-Day Bohemian Paradise Hiking Retreat from Prague with Yoga

Arrive by midday and travel from Prague to Czech Paradise.

Set out on a half-day hike to Malá Skála, dominated by a knife-edged ridge. Rising above it is Vranov Castle, home to an exhibition chamber called Pantheon. The castle was built in the 15th century and renovated at the beginning of the 19th century, when the romantic exhibition centre was added to the original structure. This site offers a fantastic viewpoint overlooking the impressive valley of the Jizera River.

Either walk or drive to the other side of the valley to reach one of the hidden spots of this part of Czech Paradise - the Rock Labyrinth. This is truly a "secret" place, unknown even to most Czech people. It consists of impressive stacked sandstone formations hidden in the forest, and it also offers many amazing lookouts.

In the evening, share an introductory circle.

After morning meditation, head out on a 15 km full-day hike to Hrubá Skála. Continue into a gorgeous part of Czech Paradise called Hruboskalsko Rock Town, known for its iconic sandstone scenery and the monumental Valdštejn Castle.

Begin your trail from Hrubá Skála Chateau and walk through humming pine forests and striking sandstone rock formations. There are many stunning lookouts along the way, including the Prachovna rock formation, originally a gunpowder storage facility, and Vyhlídka na Kapelu, where you can see a group of rocks called "Kapela" (the Band) and a solitary rock tower called "Kapelník" (Bandleader), among many others.

In the middle of the trail, visit the amazing Valdštejn Castle, built in the 13th century. The castle is open to interested visitors, and there is a small pub in front of it for a light refreshment.

Finish the loop back at Hrubá Skála Chateau and enjoy lunch in its fantastic restaurant, which serves typical Czech meals of a very high standard.

End your day with a yoga session.

After morning meditation, go on a 15 km full-day hike as the tour continues with a stroll through what is probably the most beautiful part of Czech Paradise - a trek called the Golden Path. The starting point is the parking lot next to Věžický Pond, a 10-minute drive from Hrubá Skála Chateau.

From there, walk through the marvellous Podtrosecké údolí Valley, famous for its stunning scenery, many interesting rock formations, and ponds. The main point of interest on this hike is the famous Trosky Castle Ruins.

On the way back, the paths lead through a landscape of amazing nature, like something from a fairy tale. It is no surprise that this location has long been popular with Czech and international filmmakers for its uniqueness and charm.

In the evening, end the day with a yoga session.

After meditating, embark on a 15 km full-day hike.

Visit the most famous part of the region and the 'poster child' of Český ráj: the Prachov Rocks area. Known in Czech as Prachovské skály, these mind-blowing geological formations can be seen from miles around and are a protected site. They are around 5 km from Jičín. The hiking tour covers 6 km and provides the best overview of the Prachov Rocks, taking around 3 hours to complete. Prachov Rocks are one of the favourite tourist areas in the Czech Republic and belong to the country's oldest nature reserves.

End with a yoga session.

After a closing sharing circle, go on a half-day hike. The final highlight of this tour is a visit to Drábské světničky near the town of Mnichovo Hradiště. Drábské světničky is the ruin of a 13th-century rock castle perched on the ragged edge of a sandstone cliff high above the surrounding landscape. The castle spans a group of seven sandstone rocks connected by wooden bridges, and it has been abandoned since the Hussite wars in the 15th century.

Leave the area in the late afternoon and travel back to Prague.