We’ve selected five of the best hiking trails and walking routes in the Czech Republic, using Wikiloc‘s GPS data to provide the most accurate trail maps.
They are all short-distance loop trails with an acceptable difficulty level, which makes them suitable for short breaks and day hikes, and for any kind of hiker or walker. You can download these GPS trails and waypoints from Google Maps.
Located in the heart of the Beskydy mountains, this protected landscape area offers a huge variety of opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and skiing.
Starting and finishing in the popular spa town of Karlovy Vary (aka Carlsbad), this route crosses the narrow Teplá Valley, reaching beautiful viewpoints.
The Moravian-Silesian Region benefits from its location at the border with Poland and Slovakia and features a well-preserved landscape. The waterfalls of Bílá Opava and the spruce forest ensure a lovely (but demanding) nature walk.
The trail touches a popular ski resort of the Krkonoše Mountains, a cross-border biosphere reserve under the UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme.
The Plzeň Region is in western Bohemia and mostly belongs to the drainage basin of the Berounka river. It boasts several protected areas and wildlife parks.
Best time to go to the Czech Republic: Apr-Oct
Backpacker cost per day: 47 USD = 45 EUR
For more inspiration, check out our Czech Republic Travel Guide.
Sources: some text excerpts from Wikipedia; GPS data from Wikiloc.
