Hiking – Prague

Even inside Prague there are hills, valleys and forests, and easy limestone and forest routes lie just outside. Most hikes start by public transport.

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  1. Petřín Tepesi

    A green hill above the city with gardens and a lookout tower.

    Category
    Park
    Duration
    2 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Sunset
    Distance
    3.5 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    1.5 h
    Starting point
    Újezd tram stop
    Elevation gain
    160 m

    Tip: Take the funicular up and walk down.

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  2. Karlštejn - Svatý Jan Pod Skalou

    Outside the city – about 0.75 hours

    A forest path through the Bohemian Karst near Karlštejn Castle.

    Category
    Trail
    Duration
    4.5 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Spring to autumn
    Distance
    12 km
    Difficulty
    Moderate
    Time
    4 h
    Starting point
    Karlštejn railway station
    Elevation gain
    330 m

    Tip: Take the train to Karlštejn and finish the hike in Svatý Jan.

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  3. Vyšehrad Surları

    A historic hill with walkable fortress walls above the Vltava.

    Category
    Viewpoint
    Duration
    1.5 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Sunset
    Distance
    2.5 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    1 h
    Starting point
    Vyšehrad metro station
    Elevation gain
    40 m

    Tip: Enjoy the view of Prague Castle from the walls.

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  4. Divoká Šárka

    A wild nature valley in the city with rocks, forest and a pond.

    Category
    Trail
    Duration
    3 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Morning
    Distance
    6 km
    Difficulty
    Moderate
    Time
    2.5 h
    Starting point
    Divoká Šárka tram stop
    Elevation gain
    180 m

    Tip: It is busy on weekends, so go early.

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  5. Stromovka Kraliyet Parkı

    A vast city park that was once a royal hunting ground.

    Category
    Park
    Duration
    2 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Autumn
    Distance
    4 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    1.5 h
    Starting point
    Výstaviště tram stop
    Elevation gain
    30 m

    Tip: Autumn colours make it the best time to walk.

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  6. Prokopské Vadisi

    A protected valley with limestone cliffs and rare plants.

    Category
    Trail
    Duration
    2.5 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Spring to autumn
    Distance
    7 km
    Difficulty
    Moderate
    Time
    2.5 h
    Starting point
    Hlubočepy railway station
    Elevation gain
    150 m

    Tip: Choose the quiet paths along the stream.

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  7. Křivoklátsko Ormanı

    Outside the city – about 1 hours

    A UNESCO biosphere reserve with a medieval castle and vast oak forests.

    Category
    Forest
    Duration
    5 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Autumn
    Distance
    14 km
    Difficulty
    Moderate
    Time
    4.5 h
    Starting point
    Křivoklát railway station
    Elevation gain
    300 m

    Tip: End the forest trail at Křivoklát Castle and check train times in advance.

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  8. Hostivař Barajı

    A nature loop around a reservoir, suited to walking and cycling.

    Category
    Lake
    Duration
    2.5 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Spring to autumn
    Distance
    8 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    2 h
    Starting point
    Háje metro station
    Elevation gain
    60 m

    Tip: In summer you can swim at the lakeside.

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  9. Kunratický Ormanı

    A forest in south Prague with trails and the remains of a fortress.

    Category
    Forest
    Duration
    2.5 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Autumn
    Distance
    7 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    2.5 h
    Starting point
    Kunratice bus stop
    Elevation gain
    110 m

    Tip: Have a picnic by the ponds in the forest.

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