🚶♀️ Four distinct walking circuits around Křivoklát Castle, ranging from 3 to 8 km.
🏞️ Explore stunning views, historical insights, and the natural beauty of the Křivoklátsko Protected Landscape Area.
🏰 Enjoy unique perspectives of the historic Křivoklát Castle.
🌳 Discover diverse landscapes, from river valleys to dense forests.
👀 Visit beautiful viewpoints like Paraplíčko and Gloriet.
📜 Learn about local history and nature through educational trails.
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly options available, with varying difficulties.
⛰️ Some circuits involve strenuous climbs and significant elevation changes.
👟 Hiking shoes are required for more challenging paths.
👶 Not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs on all sections due to rocky or steep terrain.
There are four main walking circuits, starting from the crossroads below the Great Tower:
Sokolí (Falcon) Circuit:
📏 3.4 km, moderate difficulty (approx. 1.5 hours).
👟 Good walking or hiking shoes recommended.
🌳 Follows Fürstenberg's 'New Roads' and Paraplíčko Educational Trail.
👀 Offers beautiful views of Křivoklát Castle and the Berounka River valley.
Leontýnina cesta (Leontýna's Path) Circuit:
📏 8 km, moderate difficulty (approx. 2-3 hours).
👟 Hiking shoes required.
🌲 Winds through Křivoklát forests, passing through Brdatka Nature Reserve.
⛪ Includes a detour to the Chapel of St. Eustach.
Královská pěšina (Royal Path) Circuit:
📏 4 km, high difficulty (approx. 2 hours).
👟 Hiking shoes required.
⬆️ Challenging circuit with about 100m elevation change, steep descents and ascents.
🚂 Offers unique views of the castle, passing above the Budský tunnel.
Bednářská stezka (Cooper's Path) Circuit:
📏 3 km, moderate difficulty (approx. 1 hour).
👟 Good walking or hiking shoes recommended.
🏭 Follows an old path used by coopers, offering beautiful views of the castle.
🏞️ Returns through the Rakovnický potok valley.
The walking paths are generally open year-round.
For Křivoklát Castle opening hours, please check their official website as they vary seasonally.