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Hiking Trails Under 5 km in Czechia

We track 1,138 routes that match this search in Czechia. They average 2.4 km and 53 m (174 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 5.0 km.

That is 33 percent of the 3,415 routes we map in Czechia. They are shorter than the local average, 2.4 km against 13.9 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 53 m (174 ft) against 305 m (1,001 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Short routes for a spare couple of hours, an evening walk, or a day when the weather only gives you a window. 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

[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

[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
  • 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

Judeichova cesta

Krkonoše national park · Hradec Králové Region

Distance
2.8 km
/ 1.8 mi
Elevation gain
62 m
Typical duration
41 min
  • 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

[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
  • Waymarked route
Easy

[Z] Dolský mlýn - Pod Borovinou

Bohemian Switzerland National Park · Ústí nad Labem Region

Distance
3.6 km
/ 2.2 mi
Elevation gain
79 m
Typical duration
52 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

[Z] NS Klostermannova

Šumava National Park · Plzeň Region

Distance
4.1 km
/ 2.5 mi
Elevation gain
90 m
Typical duration
59 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

[Z] NS hornická Berghaus

Krkonoše national park · Hradec Králové Region

Distance
0.9 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
19 m
Typical duration
13 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

[Z] Na Klepech - Hardegg

NP Podyjí - klidové území · South Moravian Region

Distance
2.4 km
/ 1.5 mi
Elevation gain
52 m
Typical duration
34 min
  • 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
  • Waymarked route
Easy

[Č] Felicitin okruh

NP Podyjí - klidové území · South Moravian Region

Distance
2.9 km
/ 1.8 mi
Elevation gain
64 m
Typical duration
42 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

[Ž] Horní Maršov - Kutná

Krkonoše national park · Hradec Králové Region

Distance
4.0 km
/ 2.5 mi
Elevation gain
88 m
Typical duration
58 min
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
[Ž] Hřensko - Divoká soutěskaBohemian Switzerland National Park5.0 km110 m1 hr 12 minEasyApril to October
[M] Pod Lysou horou - Zadní plechKlidová zóna KRNAP1.1 km24 m16 minEasyApril to October
[Z] Hořejší Vrchlabí - lanovka na ŽalýKrkonoše national park3.6 km80 m53 minEasyApril to October
[Z] Malá Úpa - Pod JelenkouKrkonoše national park0.8 km17 m11 minEasyApril to October
[Z] Sachrův hřeben (rozc.) - Horní Rokytnice nad Jizerou (nám., nádr. bus)Krkonoše national park1.1 km24 m16 minEasyApril to October
[Ž] Labská přehrada hráz. - Pod Černou skálouKrkonoše national park2.7 km59 m39 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
[Ž] Pod Kolínskou boudou - Údolí ČistéKrkonoše national park2.2 km49 m32 minEasyApril to October
[Ž] Svoboda nad Úpou - Pod Lovčí boudouKrkonoše national park3.8 km83 m54 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with [Ž] Hřensko - Divoká soutěska, [Ž] Labská přehrada hráz. - Pod Černou skálou, [Z] Hořejší Vrchlabí - lanovka na Žalý. 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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