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Easy Hiking Trails in Czechia

2,132 routes in Czechia qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 3.1 km and 67 m (220 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 6.5 km.

That is 48 percent of the 4,459 routes we map in Czechia. They are shorter than the local average, 3.1 km against 12.1 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 67 m (220 ft) against 266 m (873 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Easy routes keep both distance and climbing modest, so they work for a first day in a new area, for family groups, or for a half day when the weather is uncertain. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Easy

[Z] Malá Úpa - Pod Jelenkou

Krkonoše national park · Hradec Králové Region

Distance
0.8 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
17 m
Typical duration
11 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

[Ž] Hřensko - Divoká soutěska

Bohemian Switzerland National Park · Ústí nad Labem Region

Distance
5.0 km
/ 3.1 mi
Elevation gain
110 m
Typical duration
1 hr 12 min
  • Canyon and gorge
  • Waymarked route
Easy

[Ž] Vysoká Lípa - Mezní Louka

Bohemian Switzerland National Park · Ústí nad Labem Region

Distance
5.4 km
/ 3.4 mi
Elevation gain
120 m
Typical duration
1 hr 19 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

[M] Pod Šobesem - Podmolí

NP Podyjí - klidové území · South Moravian Region

Distance
6.1 km
/ 3.8 mi
Elevation gain
134 m
Typical duration
1 hr 28 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

[Z] Popický okruh

Národní park Podyjí · South Moravian Region

Distance
5.5 km
/ 3.4 mi
Elevation gain
122 m
Typical duration
1 hr 20 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

[Ž] Žalý - Vrchlabí

Krkonoše national park · Hradec Králové Region

Distance
6.1 km
/ 3.8 mi
Elevation gain
134 m
Typical duration
1 hr 28 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Judeichova cesta

Krkonoše national park · Hradec Králové Region

Distance
2.8 km
/ 1.8 mi
Elevation gain
62 m
Typical duration
41 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

[M] Pod Smělcem - Petrova bouda

Krkonoše national park · Hradec Králové Region

Distance
4.5 km
/ 2.8 mi
Elevation gain
99 m
Typical duration
1 hr 5 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

[Z] Špindlerův mlýn - okruh

Krkonoše national park · Hradec Králové Region

Distance
1.1 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
24 m
Typical duration
16 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

[Ž] Jantarová cesta

Klidová zóna KRNAP · Hradec Králové Region

Distance
0.8 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
18 m
Typical duration
12 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

[Ž] Labská bouda-Sněžné Jámy

Klidová zóna KRNAP · Hradec Králové Region

Distance
2.0 km
/ 1.2 mi
Elevation gain
43 m
Typical duration
28 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

[Ž] Obří důl - Modrý důl

Krkonoše national park · Hradec Králové Region

Distance
1.3 km
/ 0.8 mi
Elevation gain
28 m
Typical duration
19 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

[Ž] U Dívčí lávky - Petrovka

Krkonoše national park · Hradec Králové Region

Distance
3.9 km
/ 2.4 mi
Elevation gain
86 m
Typical duration
56 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Vyhlídka pod Černou horou

Šumava National Park · South Bohemian Region

Distance
0.6 km
/ 0.4 mi
Elevation gain
13 m
Typical duration
9 min
  • Panoramic viewpoint
  • Waymarked route
Easy

[M] odbočka vyhlídka na Hardegg

NP Podyjí - klidové území · South Moravian Region

Distance
0.5 km
/ 0.3 mi
Elevation gain
10 m
Typical duration
7 min
  • Panoramic viewpoint
  • Waymarked route
Easy

[Ž] vyhlídka Kamenická

Bohemian Switzerland National Park · Ústí nad Labem Region

Distance
0.4 km
/ 0.3 mi
Elevation gain
9 m
Typical duration
6 min
  • Panoramic viewpoint
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Naučná stezka Les

Šumava National Park · South Bohemian Region

Distance
3.6 km
/ 2.3 mi
Elevation gain
80 m
Typical duration
53 min
  • Forest
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Mravenčí stezka

Šumava National Park · Plzeň Region

Distance
2.6 km
/ 1.6 mi
Elevation gain
57 m
Typical duration
37 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Místní okruh Harrachov

Krkonoše national park · Liberec Region

Distance
1.6 km
/ 1.0 mi
Elevation gain
36 m
Typical duration
24 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

NS Dědictví doby ledové

Klidová zóna KRNAP · Hradec Králové Region

Distance
2.8 km
/ 1.7 mi
Elevation gain
62 m
Typical duration
41 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

NS Jelení

Šumava National Park · South Bohemian Region

Distance
2.6 km
/ 1.6 mi
Elevation gain
58 m
Typical duration
38 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

NS Keltové na Šumavě

Šumava National Park · South Bohemian Region

Distance
1.3 km
/ 0.8 mi
Elevation gain
28 m
Typical duration
19 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

NS Krakonoš a lyžníci

Krkonoše national park · Liberec Region

Distance
3.1 km
/ 2.0 mi
Elevation gain
69 m
Typical duration
46 min
  • Waymarked route

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
[M] Medvědí bouda - Špindlerova boudaKrkonoše national park5.5 km122 m1 hr 20 minEasyApril to October
[Z] Malá Úpa - Pod JelenkouKrkonoše national park0.8 km17 m11 minEasyApril to October
[Ž] Hřensko - Divoká soutěskaBohemian Switzerland National Park5.0 km110 m1 hr 12 minEasyApril to October
[Ž] Labská přehrada hráz. - Pod Černou skálouKrkonoše national park2.7 km59 m39 minEasyApril to October
[M] Pod Lysou horou - Zadní plechKlidová zóna KRNAP1.1 km24 m16 minEasyApril to October
[Z] Hladíkova výšina - Pod LiškouKrkonoše national park6.0 km132 m1 hr 27 minEasyApril to October
[Z] Hořejší Vrchlabí - lanovka na ŽalýKrkonoše national park3.6 km80 m53 minEasyApril to October
[Z] Sachrův hřeben (rozc.) - Horní Rokytnice nad Jizerou (nám., nádr. bus)Krkonoše national park1.1 km24 m16 minEasyApril to October
[Ž] Mladé Buky (kostel) - BystřiceKrkonoše national park3.9 km86 m57 minEasyApril to October
[Ž] Pod Dvorským lesem - Rychorský křížKrkonoše national park1.9 km41 m27 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with [Ž] Labská přehrada hráz. - Pod Černou skálou, [Z] Malá Úpa - Pod Jelenkou, [M] Medvědí bouda - Špindlerova bouda. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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