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White sandstone rocks rounded like the backs of resting elephants — a nature monument just above Jítrava. A short hop from the campsite, the perfect first walk with kids or by bike.

A Renaissance chateau above Jablonné with a beautiful park and the Bredov garden, tied to the legend of St. Zdislava. Guided interior tours, a short drive from camp.

A grand Baroque basilica of St. Lawrence and St. Zdislava by Jan Blažej Santini. The crypt holds the tomb of St. Zdislava, still a place of pilgrimage right in the town centre.

The nearest swim — the town pool in Jablonné with family facilities. When it is hot and you do not want to travel far, this is the easy choice.

A landscaped lake near Zittau with grassy beaches, boat rental and a loop trail around it. Across the border but very close — bring your ID.

A twin summit on the Czech–Saxon border (749 m) with a lookout tower and mountain inn on top. The climb from Krompach is moderate; the reward is a view deep into Saxony.

The romantic ruins of a castle and monastery on Mount Oybin, reachable by a historic narrow-gauge railway. Nearby is the Töpfer rock viewpoint with a restaurant — a great half-day trip abroad.

Three rivers for calm or livelier paddling. The meandering Ploučnice is easygoing for beginners and families; the Jizera and Nisa shine when the water is up. Boat rentals are on the way.

An easy, almost flat trail along the Ploučnice river, great for families with children. It links Mimoň, Stráž pod Ralskem and other villages — extend it as far as you like.

The vast nature of a former military zone — Ralsko hill with its ruin, lakes, forests and geological highlights. Perfect for a full day of roaming on foot or by bike.

Natural swimming in Hamr Lake below Ralsko hill, with grassy shores and a calm atmosphere. A good stop after a trip to the Ralsko Geopark.

The iconic peak (1012 m) crowned by the hyperboloid hotel-transmitter and a 360° view. Take the cable car up, or walk the ridge — a marked trail runs the whole way.

Two picturesque forest reservoirs near Mníšek in the Jizera Mountains, loved for a quiet, crowd-free swim. They pair nicely with a bike ride or a walk in the area.

The ruins of a guard castle on a rocky knoll of the Lusatian Mountains, with a viewpoint and castle inn. A short climb rewards you with a panorama of the surrounding cones and ridges.

A Baroque chateau above the Novozámecký pond in the Mácha region. Gradually being restored, with the surroundings inviting a lakeside walk and a trip to nearby Peklo gorge.

The cool valley of the Robečský brook near Zahrádky — damp, romantic rocks, footbridges and floodplain forest. The easy trail along the gorge floor is refreshing on hot days.

Two castles carved straight into sandstone rock, just a few kilometres apart. Sloup v Čechách is large and full of nooks; the smaller Svojkov is a romantic ruin in the woods — easy to combine in one day.

A distinctive cone of the Lusatian Mountains (760 m) with one of the finest views around. The climb from Polevsko is moderate; the summit rocks attract experienced climbers.

The large Kristýna recreation lake in the tri-border area by Hrádek nad Nisou, with beaches, rentals and a campsite. Water and facilities for the whole day — close to Germany and Poland.

A small town with a regional museum in a former Knights Hospitaller commandery and picturesque timber-framed houses. A good rainy-day tip for fans of history and local architecture.

A majestic 13th-century Gothic castle on a striking cone (604 m) overlooking Mácha Lake and the Kokořín area. The steep climb from the car park rewards you with one of Bohemia’s finest views.

A national park with the Pravčická brána rock arch, the Kamenice gorges and deep forests. A full-day trip to the region’s most famous rock paradise — expect a proper dose of hiking.

A geopark full of rock towns, viewpoints and castles — for instance around Malá Skála and the Suché skály ridge. A paradise for a full-day hike that suits both kids and seasoned walkers.

A large lake on a former lignite mine near Görlitz, now a modern resort with beaches, a marina and a cycle path all the way around. Combine it with a visit to the beautiful town of Görlitz.