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Hotel Zamek Hruba Skala in Cesky Raj

Hotel Zamek Hruba Skala
Address: Hruba Skala 1, 511 01 Turnov, Czech Republic
Phone: 481 659 111

Hotel Zamek Hruba Skala is the best mid range hotel in Cesky Raj.

Located in the town of Hruba Skala near Turnov, Hotel Zamek Hruba Skala is housed in a historic castle.

Hotel Zamek Hruba Skala gives the visitor an authentic Cesky Raj experience, complete with guest rooms with historic furnishings and great views of Trosky Castle.

Double rooms at Hotel Zamek Hruba Skala are around 71 EUR per night.

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Day Trip from Prague: Cesky Raj

The Region of Cesky Raj:

Cesky Raj (Czech Paradise or Bohemian Paradise), is an adventure traveler’s dream come true. Located 100km northeast of Prague on the Jizera River, Cesky Raj is a region that lies between the Czech towns of Turnov, Jicin and Mnichovo Hradiste.

The region of Cesky Raj is best known for its sandstone rock towns, old castles, Czech garnets and beautiful natural scenery.

Things to Do in Cesky Raj:

Regardless of the season, there are plenty of activities in Cesky Raj. Hiking and biking trails are plentiful in the spring, summer, and fall. Trails are color-coded and well-marked, and there are bike-rentals available throughout the area.

In the winter Cesky Raj offers cross-country and downhill skiing as well as snow hiking.
For those that like to climb and explore, Cesky Raj’s sandstone rock towns, rock formations, and castle ruins provide great opportunities. While most visitors to Cesky Raj go for the hiking and climbing, you can also enjoy paragliding, swimming (indoor and outdoor), river rafting, boating, horse-back riding, golf, fishing, and mushrooming.

Transportation from Prague to Cesky Raj:

Buses from Prague Cesky Raj: Buses run regularly from Prague’s Florenc bus station to Turnov.

Driving from Prague to Cesky Raj: Driving from Prague to Cesky Raj (Turnov) takes approx. 2 hours.

Hotels and Camping in Cesky Raj:

Many visitors take advantage of the camp sites in Cesky Raj.

Mid-Range Hotel in Cesky Raj (Hruba Skala): Hotel Zamek Hruba Skala

Other Short Trips from Prague:

Best Short Trips from Prague


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Best Short Trips from Prague

While most visitors to the Czech Republic only stay to visit Prague, there are many short trips and day trips from Prague that are worthwhile if you have a little extra time.

Most of the trips below can be done as day trips, but places like Cesky Krumlov, Brno, Olomouc, Cesky Raj, and Vilemov are best done as overnight trips due to their distance from Prague.

Karlovy Vary

Kutna Hora

Cesky Krumlov

Brno

Cesky Raj

Konopiste Castle

Karlstejn Castle

Terezin

Olomouc

Ceske Budejovice

Plzen

Vilemov

Beer Trips to the Czech Republic

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