Pravcice Gate (Pravcická Brána) Tours and Activities

Immerse yourself in the nature of Northern Bohemia on this day trip to Bohemian Switzerland National Park. This small-group tour takes you south of Prague to the border of the Czech Republic and Germany and puts you smack in the middle of Central Europe's most beautiful landscapes. Sail on a gondola-style boat down the river, walk along the Elbe River and gawk at the views offered by The Bastei rock formation.

Experience some of Czechia's and Germany's top scenery in one day on this tour from Prague. In the Bohemian Switzerland National Park, discover the village of Hrensko and Pravcicka Gate—Europe's biggest natural arch—and ride a gondola-style boat on the Kamenice Gorge. Then, admire the natural wonder of Bastei Bridge in Germany's Saxon Switzerland National Park. Choose from various tour options, with lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Explore Bohemian Switzerland National Park on this all-day guided tour from Prague. Take a boat ride at Edmunds Gorge, then enjoy a classic Czech meal at a local restaurant (at your own expense). Following that, hike to Pravcicka Gate, the largest sandstone arch in Europe. The tour is considered moderately difficult in terms of hiking.

Experience the best of the Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland National Parks north of Prague without having to worry about transportation on a full-day small-group tour. Travel to the parks by comfortable minivan, and depending on your chosen option, enjoy summer or winter guided hikes to landmarks such as the Bastei Bridge and Pravcicka Gate, and a Kamenice River boat trip. Lunch, entry fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Take this extensive and intriguing full-day trip from Prague to southern Bohemia and Germany to explore national parks. Marvel at the natural bounty of Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland National Park. Engulf yourself in Central European nature where streams, mountains and coniferous forests combine to create a lush paradise of nature.

Discover some of Europe's best winter landscapes on a 10- to 11-hour hiking tour from Prague. Comfortable round-trip transportation - complete with onboard WiFi - keeps you and your group cozy from beginning to end. Enjoy included entrance and an easy 6km hike at Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland National Park, take a boat ride through sandstone formations, and visit Hrensko, Bastei Bridge, and Pravcicka Gate. Break for lunch at a local restaurant which offers numerous options for restricted diets, then continue your winter adventure.

Discover a picturesque landscape of valleys, pine forests, rock towers, ravines, and waterways at Bohemian Switzerland National Park. With a local guide, explore the newest of the Czech Republic’s national parks. Two short boat trips through the Wild Gorge are included, and there is a lunch stop (food not included) at a Czech restaurant along the way.

Explore the romance and history of northern Bohemia, where Germany and the Czech Republic converge in a fairytale landscape of ancient rock formations, canyons, rivers, and old-growth forests. Travel from Prague with a private guide and vehicle for a customized tour through the natural wonders of Bohemian Saxon Switzerland National Park, learning the legends of this Eastern European frontier at every stop along the way.

See both the Czech and German countryside on a full-day, small-group winter trip from Prague to the spectacular Pravcicka Gate, Europe’s largest sandstone arch, as well as, the "Bastei" bridge. Walk on snow-covered trails to enjoy some of the best scenic nature sites that the Czech Republic countryside can offer.

Discover Bohemian Switzerland National Park, located on the border between the Czech Republic and Germany, on this private tour from Prague. Also known as Czech Switzerland, this park is popular with locals because of its gorges. See Pravcicka Gate, a natural sandstone arch featured in “The Chronicles of Narnia” movie.

Unless you rent a car, exploring the Czech-Saxon Switzerland National Park from Prague is near-impossible in a day. Ideal for travelers with limited time, this private day trip makes it easy, with minivan travel to the highlights of this sandstone-peak reserve on the Czech-German border. Hike to the Pravcicka Gate arch, gaze down over the Elbe Valley, and enjoy a Kamenice river cruise, all with a guide providing personalized insight.

Leave the hustle and bustle of Prague behind for a full-day hiking tour in the Czech Republic. Striking out on your own in unfamiliar territory may be intimidating, but traveling with a guide means you'll feel safe and comfortable. Leave the navigation to a local and simply enjoy the scenery of Bohemian Switzerland National Park. Highlights include Tisa Rock, Pravcicka Gate, and Bastei Bridge. The level of difficulty on this tour will be customized to the group's needs.

The dramatic cliffs, forests, and canyons of the Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland National Park stretch over the border of Germany and the Czech Republic. On this winter tour, discover the park’s natural wonders on both sides of the border and experience the wild landscapes at their most magical, dusted with snow. Stop to admire landmarks such as Bastei Bridge and Pravcicka Gate, gaze out over the Elbe River Canyon, and see the ruins of Neurathen Castle.

Our fantastic guides will take you on a breathtaking tour to the National Park. The tour consists of three “hikes” to stunning locations and lunch in a local Czech restaurant. The first location is the magnificent Bastei in Saxon Switzerland National Park in Germany. The views are spectacular, air is fresh, and this hike is a warm up for the day. Afterwards we drive you under monumental Pravcicka Gate/ Arch in Bohemian Switzerland National Park in Czechia. You will walk through dense forrest which finally opens up at the top for the view of the arch and surrounding countryside. And last but not least, you walk the third trail with us, which leads to river Kamenice and towards the Kamenice Gorge/ Glen. This is very different scenery than the views from other two hikes, magically these trails are nestled deep within the natural gorge. The trail ends at a “dinghy” boat ride. Finally we drop you back by our cosy minivan to your hotel in Prague.

I always try to provide the type of the tour where everyone feels like in a group of friends and not just like a customer. I am very communicative and during all day I will be trying to provide you plenty of information not only about the area, but also about my country, the history and the way of life of the locals. The size of the group also gives us a great chance to get to know other guests, so usually after the day trip you will find out that you just made a few more friends.

One of the best hiking areas in the Czech Republic is the Bohemian Switzerland National Park, a region of towering sandstone rock formations, thick forests and amazing hiking trails. Easily accessible from Prague, our choice of day hikes take you to the most stunning locations where you can enjoy some of the best views in the north. The famous Pravčická brána is the largest natural rock arch in Europe but there are plenty formations you can climb. Our experienced guide in a travel guide author and hiking guide with years of experience of hiking in the Czech Republic. Come and join Best of Bohemia for a day out you won't forget.

Bohemian Switzerland National Park and Saxon Switzerland National Park span the scenic border regions between Germany and the Czech Republic. The only practical way to get here is by car, so skip the self-drive hassles and join your private guide for an exclusive door-to-door tour. During summer, explore the Kamenice River gorges on boat (own expense) and foot, and see the Pravčice Sandstone Gate. In winter, explore the German side.

The Bohemian Switzerland National Park and its sandstone rock formations and forests lies just north of Prague. With this private tour, skip the hassle of car hire or train-and-bus connections and head there by private vehicle with your own guide. Then, depending on the season, follow hiking trails to the Pravcicka Gate, enjoy Elbe River views, and take a Kamenice river canyon cruise. Entrance fees are included for added value.

Bohemian Switzerland also known as Czech Switzerland is a National park with an unique nature and a lot of amazing sights. We’ll see the main touristic points on our way.

Our fantastic and professional guides will pick you up from your doorstep in Prague, subsequently you will be travelling in company minivan to the most breathtaking national park locations. At first you will see the magnificent Bastei in Saxon Switzerland National Park, which is located in Germany, the sandstone Bastei Bridge and the ruins of the Neurathen Castle mounted high above the Elbe river valley in Germany. The second location is a 2 km hike up to monumental Pravcicka Gate/ Arch in Bohemian Switzerland National Park, locate in Czechia. You will walk through divine forrest which finally opens up at the top for the view of the Arch. During this hike you have a break and nice snack. The tasty and rich lunch will take place at well known local restaurant, where the food is delicious and the choice varies from traditional Czech food to international dishes, followed by Czech beer, mullen wine or a soft drink. Finally we drop you back to your hotel in Prague in our cosy minivan.

You have heard a lot about this stunning national park and are feeling like taking a solid hike? Curious about the breathtaking rocks around Pravčická gate monument and also want to see the fairytale gorge of Kamenice river from a boat? Then this tour is for you. You will not only hike, admire the beauty and take the boat ride. It is a gourmet tour as well! You will be also served typical Czech cuisine during the whole day: Czech open-faced sandwiches, Czech kolache and other sweet pastry for breakfast and snack and a delicious late lunch of your choice accompanied by local craft beer in a picture-perfect cottage restaurant nearby.

Лучший активный тур в Чехии! В самом сердце национального парка Чешская Швейцария... Местом отправления в Богемской Швейцарии станет уютный городок Грженско, что приютился в скалистом каньоне возле немецкой границы. Оттуда, блуждая каменными тропинками меж сказочных игловидных скал, мы отправимся к Правчицким воротам. Это место, ради которого едут в заповедник, и это место которое поражает воображение. Сделав достаточное количество фотографий, мы снова спустимся в Грженско для того, чтобы отобедать в аутентичном чешском ресторанчике и набраться сил для второй части тура. И снова в путь: после короткой прогулки по сказочной тропинке вдоль реки Каменице мы окажемся в точке отправления лодочных экскурсий. Лодки увезут нас по тихим речным каньонам вглубь скального массива, где можно будет насладиться бокалом прохладного пива.

It's time to discover why the Bohemian Paradise area has attracted painters, writers, artists, and dreamers of all kinds, and how it became the first geopark in the country by UNESCO. Your host will pick you up in Prague, from there it's only a short drive to Hřensko. Hop on a boat and go for a ride until the small village Mezni Louka where you can prepare and grab something to eat before making your way to the Pravcicka Gate. Be amazed by the Pravcicka Gate, the largest natural rock gate on the European continent. From the top, you can admire the amazing view on the whole National Park and the other formations. Then, spot the Bastei, a rock formation rising 194 meters above the Elbe River in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains of Germany. Every Lonely Planet Experience also comes with six months' free access to Lonely Planet's Guides app, which includes over 8,000 destination guides, and unbeatable discounts in the Lonely Planet store.