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Day trips

Vyšší Brod and the Devil's Wall

A Cistercian monastery with a remarkable library and the boulder field of the Devil's Wall above the Vltava.

Distance
approx. 30 km
Time needed
half a day
When
April–October
Good for
hikers, families

The monastery at Vyšší Brod is one of the most important Cistercian monasteries in Central Europe, and its library is among the most valuable in the country.

Nearby, the Devil's Wall (Čertova stěna) rises above the Vltava – a nature reserve with a boulder field and legends of a devil who tried to stop the river.

The area is ideal for a short hike or a bike ride along the Vltava.

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Český Krumlov Castle and Gardens

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A walk through the historic centre

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Canoeing or rafting on the Vltava

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rentals 5–10 min walk

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