The Pravcice Gate is the largest natural rock monumental arch in all of Europe
We set course for the northwest of the Czech Republic. Our pores ask to feel the tick-tock of an intense and fleeting life , surrounded by labyrinthine valleys governed by rocks that defy the rectitude of squared, rectilinear or sure minds of everything that fits with their vision. But alas, the natural world always surprises us with spaces where the difference enriches ecosystems and life.
We are in a complex called Sokolí hnízdo (the Hawk's Nest)
It is located in the Bohemian Switzerland National Park. You will get there walking from the city of hrensko (within 3 kilometers) or from Mezni Louka along the Sendero de Gabriel (6 kilometers), a walk that will give you panoramic views that will leave you breathless. In both places you will find restaurants and accommodation to plan your route.
How to get to the Pravcice Gate? If you leave from Hřensko be prepared to traverse hills through thick forests and if you start from Mezní Louka walk for six kilometers. Don't forget to wear comfortable shoes!
Bohemian Switzerland National Park
AT THE DOOR OF PRAVCICE
As you approach our objective you will discover a complex called Sokolí hnízdo (El Nido de Halcón), with a homonymous romantic mansion perfect for snacking, recharging your batteries, browsing through its small museum or buying a souvenir. The best? Your viewpoints! You will be able to admire the views of the gate and the Bohemian Switzerland.
When can you visit? The entrance to the complex, from April to October, is open from Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (closing time is usually extended on days with good weather). From November to March, you can access from Friday to Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00.
Admission is 75 CzK (€3) for adults and 25 CzK (€1) for children from 6 to 14 years old, students and pensioners.
Bohemian Switzerland is a region in the north-west of the Czech Republic.
Tour the area to admire its natural treasures. You can start with a hike from Hřensko to the gorges of the Kamenice River, a boat ride through the Edmund Gorge, a hike to Mezná and Mezní Louka and from there along the Gabriel Trail to the Pravcice Gate. "There are a total of twelve kilometers in six hours of experiences," they explain from the Tourist Office of the Czech Republic in Spain.
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