VaryGuide / Walking routes
Promenades into the forest
Elegant riverside strolls, wooded climbs and panoramic lookout circuits.
Few spa towns move so quickly from architecture into wilderness. Within minutes of the Grandhotel Pupp, paths climb through beech and spruce towards towers, chapels and quiet clearings.
Editor's highlights
Diana lookout loop
Deer Leap viewpoint
Goethe’s Lookout
Three Crosses climb
Svatoš Rocks trail
Colonnade dawn walk
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Are trails well marked?
Yes, Czech hiking signs are excellent. Carry an offline map for the longer forest routes.
What shoes should I wear?
Trainers are enough for dry, short routes; choose grippier footwear after rain or in winter.
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