View of the Lusatian Mountains near Chřibská

Area & trips

Holidays in Bohemian Switzerland

The cottage sits where three nature areas meet: the Lusatian Mountains, the Elbe Sandstones and Bohemian Switzerland National Park. By bike, on foot or by car there's somewhere new every day – including neighbouring Saxony.

The town of Chřibská

The cottage is in the quiet part of town called Dolní Chřibská. The Chřibská Kamenice stream runs through the whole town and can be reached straight from our garden.

Within walking distance you'll find Usedlost Na Stodolci, Penzion U Vyhlídky and the Radnice restaurant on the square, plus the U Tadeáše café and patisserie. The grocery shop is in the centre, about a kilometre away.

The town square of Chřibská with its church

Trip ideas

Hiking

Photo: Pudelek, CC BY-SA 4.0
Pravčická brána (Prebischtor)
Europe's largest natural sandstone arch and the symbol of Bohemian Switzerland. Combine it with Hřensko.
- Moderate
- 2 km
- ~0.5 h
One way Tři prameny–Pravčická brána on red trail; return the same way, Gabriel’s Trail closed.
Show on map: Pravčická brána (Prebischtor)
Photo: Jerzy Strzelecki, CC BY-SA 3.0
Mariina vyhlídka viewpoint
A viewpoint on a rocky spur above Jetřichovice, looking out over the national park forests.
- Moderate
- ~1 h
One-way ascent from Jetřichovice on red trail; steep stairs.
Show on map: Mariina vyhlídka viewpoint
Studený vrch
A circular hike to a summit with a lookout tower and views of the Lusatian Mountains and Elbe Sandstones.
Show on map: Studený vrch
Photo: JanBedřich, CC BY-SA 4.0
Spravedlnost & Úzké schody
A shorter walk straight from Chřibská via the Spravedlnost viewpoint to Doubice and back, past the Úzké schody rock passage.
Doubice–Spravedlnost and back on yellow; Úzké schody is a separate site near Tokáň.
Show on map: Spravedlnost & Úzké schody

With children

Photo: Jitka Erbenová (cheva), CC BY-SA 3.0
Kyjov valley
An easy path along the Křinice river between sandstone rocks, a pleasant walk for the whole family.
- Moderate
- 2.5 km
- ~1.5 h
- Good for children
Loop from Kyjov car park via Kinský viewpoint and Pod praporkem; stairs and ladders.
Show on map: Kyjov valley
Photo: Pavel Kinšt, CC BY-SA 3.0
Dolský mlýn mill
The romantic ruins of a mill in the Kamenice valley, known from the Czech fairy-tale film Princezna ze mlejna (The Mill Princess).
Marked path from Jetřichovice to Dolský mlýn and back; not through Ferdinand Gorge.
Show on map: Dolský mlýn mill
Photo: Qasinka, CC0
Zlatý vrch
Basalt columns, one of the most striking natural monuments in the area.
From Líska to the basalt columns of Zlatý vrch and back.
Show on map: Zlatý vrch

Cycling

Forest loop through Bohemian Switzerland
A beautiful route through deep forests around Vlčí Hora and Brtníky. Expect quiet forest tracks, nature and a few honest climbs.
- Moderate
- 42 km
Cycling loop from the cottage through the forests of northern Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland; 629 m of climbing. MTB/e-bike.
Show on map: Forest loop through Bohemian Switzerland

By car & to Germany

Photo: Lukas Beck, CC BY 4.0
Bastei
The famous rock bridge above the Elbe in Saxon Switzerland.
- By car, short walk
Drive to Bastei car park, walk to bridge and back; use P+R and shuttle when full.
Show on map: Bastei
Photo: Pudelek, CC BY-SA 4.0
Königstein Fortress
A vast fortress on a table mountain overlooking the Elbe valley.
- By car, short walk
- 0.65 km
Drive to Festung Königstein garage; 0.65 km one-way walk to fortress, excluding site visit.
Show on map: Königstein Fortress

Winter

Skiing in Jedlová and Dolní Podluží
Ski areas are a short drive away, and cross-country trails lead to Polevsko and along the Lusatian ridge trail.
- By car, short walk
Drive to the Jedlová ski area; not a walking route.
Show on map: Skiing in Jedlová and Dolní Podluží
Sledging on Český vrch
About a kilometre from the cottage – a favourite hill for little sledgers.
Show on map: Sledging on Český vrch