Lookouts

PECHA’S LOOKOUT

PECHA’S LOOKOUT

Spectacular views of the central part of the Prachov Rocks, forested hillsides of Starý and Nový hrádek (Old and New Castles), Vyskeř, Ralsko and Lužice mountains present themselves.

It can be found on the green marked route between Tourist Cottage and Nad Fortnou crossroad.

BOHEMIAN PARADISE LOOKOUT

BOHEMIAN PARADISE LOOKOUT

This lookout, which used to be called The Duchess’, provides a great view of the rock town. You can see the Prachov Needle, Madonna and Plecháč. Visible as well are Trosky and Ještěd. Can be acessed by red tourist markers.

SCHLIK’S LOOKOUT

SCHLIK’S LOOKOUT

Near Všetečka’s Lookout, on plateau Plecháč. Provides views of areas of Prachov Rocks, such as Bohemian Paradise and Peace Lookouts and the Emperor’s Pass.

VŠETEČKA’S LOOKOUT

VŠETEČKA’S LOOKOUT

Všetečka’s lookout is yet another lookout on the green route leading through the Prachov Rocks. Is located on Plecháč plateau near Točenice, and closer to the Tourist Cottage. Shows a group of rocks in the direction of Bohemian Paradise lookout.

PEACE LOOKOUT

PEACE LOOKOUT

On a turn of green marking at the crossroads near Hlahol’s Lookout leading to Leaning Tower. Offers view mainly on the central part of Prachov Rocks with Emperor’s Pass. Trosky, Mužský, Vyskeř, Ještěd, Bezděz, Ralsko and Lužice mountains can be seen in the background.

FORTNA

FORTNA

Fortna is located in the South part of the Prachov Rocks. Red marking leads through this part of the rocks made up by a ravine. About 20 years ago, it was possible to walk through a rock crevice called the Lion’s Den. The coldness of this area is evidenced by snow which stays here until late March.

LEANING TOWER

LEANING TOWER

Opened in 1923 and also called Vítek’s tower. Part of the view is obstructed by tree growth. From the top, you can see Jičín, Veliš, Zvičina, Zebín, Loreta, Horní Lochov or Ostružno. Green tourist marking leads here up steps carved into the stone.

HLAHOL LOOKOUT

HLAHOL LOOKOUT

The second lookout on the green tourist route from crossroad U Bratrské modlitebny leading to the Tourist Cottage is Hlahol Lookout. It is the highest positioned lookout place of the Prachov Rocks (altitude of 460 m). It got its name after a Prague singing club Hlahol visited in 1887. It offers views to the east (Raven Rocks, Přivýšina a Jinolice ponds) and north-east (Tábor, Bradlec, Kumburk and Jinolice ponds). Masaryk’s path leads under this lookout.

HAKEN’S LOOKOUT

HAKEN’S LOOKOUT

Hakenov’s Lookout is in the centre of the Prachov Rocks on the big (green) route. It gives a very limited view on Raven rocks and Tábor because of tall trees standing in the way. Thus, the best time to visit here is in spring. The lookout is named after professor Haken from Horního Lochova, who started archeological research of the rocks.

RUMCAJS’ LOOKOUT

RUMCAJS’ LOOKOUT

Rumcajs’ Lookout is the second one after entering Prachov Rocks. Together with the two other ones (following this one) they are placed on green route. It gives a very limited view on Raven Rocks because of tall trees standing in the way.

KŘÍŽKOVSKÉHO LOOKOUT

KŘÍŽKOVSKÉHO LOOKOUT

Křížkovského vyhlídka (or the Lookout of the Křížkovský Choir, formerly The First Sofa - První pohovka) is the first lookout on the red route coming from Prachov, where the entrance to the Prachov Rocks is placed. It is named after the Křížkovský Choir, after it visited the place on 16th March 1930. It offers wide views of the east (Kumburk and Bradlec), north (Tábor, Morcinov, Kozlov, Kozákov and Jinolice ponds and west (or northwest) of Prachov Rocks (Trosky, Ještěd, Vyskeř, Hrubá Skála area and Krkonoše in the background).

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