Day 5: From the Kingdom Forest to the Summit of Zvičina

The fairy-tale Les Království dam near Dvůr Králové nad Labem will enchant everyone – with its romantic turrets and an educational trail leading into the Hájemství forest area, full of nature and tranquility. Extend your trip to the church with the Stations of the Cross, and then head to the summit of Zvičina, where you will be rewarded with a stunning view of the Krkonoš Mountains. Enhance your day with regional specialties or wander through the interesting spots of the region – the experiences in this area are simply endless.

For everyone who enjoys an active holiday – families with children, couples, solo travelers, and seniors who love hiking and cycling trips

Krkonoše, Podkrkonoší

OUR TIP: Stezka korunami stromů

For everyone who enjoys an active holiday – families with children, couples, solo travelers, and seniors who love hiking and cycling trips

Krkonoše, Podkrkonoší

OUR TIP: Stezka korunami stromů

Les Království

The most beautiful reservoir in Bohemia is undoubtedly Les Království near Dvůr Králové nad Labem. The reservoir is one of the most popular ‘instagram spots’ – from afar, you can recognise it unmistakably by its red–roofed towers. The reservoir also attracts visitors to its viewpoint or the exhibition in the former dam keeper’s house.

Hájemství

The educational trail through the Kingdom Forest takes you to Hájemství, where you can stop at the environmental education center. This forest area aims to deepen visitors' connection with nature. Here, you will find, for example, a tree calendar, wooden sculptures, birdhouses, and an educational trail. You can extend the route to the pilgrimage church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary, which is connected by the Stations of the Cross. The circular route from the dam and back is approximately 11 kilometers long.

Zvičina

From Hájemství, head to Zvičina. We will leave it up to you whether you walk or pedal your way.
Zvičina is the highest peak of the Zvičina-Kocléřov ridge. At its top stands Raisova chata, which is typical for its turning dome from where you can look around the surroundings, and the church of St. Jan Nepomucký. Zvičina is said to have the most beautiful view of the Krkonoše Mountains – and there must be something to it, because more than 150 years ago the Czech poets K. J. Erben, J. Vrchlický, K. H. Mácha and, of course, the writer K. V. Rais, who came from nearby Bělohrad, used to come there to get inspired. However if you have a restless nature rather than a poetic air, you will probably be more interested in trying paragliding or signing up for one of the races that start there – for example, the O Žižkův štít tourist march or Václav Dobeš Memorial.

Další tipy

TIP: Would you like to taste beer from Králův Dvůr? You will find a tap with seating right on the premises of the Tambor Brewery. Try the traditional lager, the Otto Guttfreund Viennese Lager or the April Stout with its thick, creamy foam.

REGIONAL PRODUCTS: From pure nature and under the supervision of the mountain ruler himself – Krakonoš – wonderful regional products are created in this region. Taste the Fries or Trautenberk beers, Krkonoše mead from Rudník and various types of honey from the Krkonoše Mountains produced by beekeeper Radek Vlach from Horní Lánov. In the winter, snuggle up in sheep wool products from Chata Farma and delight blueprint lovers with a gift from Sklenařice. All the certified regional gifts can be found at one address – within the Sedmkrát na DOTEK information centre in Horní Maršov.

If you would like to explore more of the Krkonoš region, the Krkonoše Destination Company offers its Krkonoš Beer Trail product, which connects five private microbreweries through hiking trails.

If you have visited the Podkrkonoší region, take advantage of the offer from the Podkrkonoší Destination Company, "Endless Experiences in Podkrkonoší," which presents a comprehensive package of trip suggestions in Podkrkonoší, utilizing the bike bus routes.