{"id":271244,"date":"2026-06-25T13:33:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T11:33:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=271244"},"modified":"2026-06-26T06:59:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T04:59:01","slug":"pravcicka-brana-czechia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pravcicka-brana-czechia\/","title":{"rendered":"Prav\u010dick\u00e1 Br\u00e1na: 6 Tips on What to See and Know Before Your 2026 Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Bohemian Switzerland is an absolute favourite of mine, and <strong>Prav\u010dick\u00e1 Br\u00e1na in Czechia<\/strong> is its ultimate symbol. It&#8217;s no wonder, really, because this massive stone arch towering high above the forests is simply a fascinating sight. Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I have been coming here for years, and it always surprises us anew just how enormous it actually is. If you&#8217;re planning a trip to the north of the Czech Republic, a visit to the <strong>largest sandstone rock arch in Europe<\/strong> and an <strong>icon of Bohemian Switzerland<\/strong> is something you definitely shouldn&#8217;t skip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Right off the bat, though, I have to be honest about one really important thing. The national park was hit by two forest fires in recent years (a large one near H\u0159ensko in 2022 and a smaller one near Jet\u0159ichovice in May 2026). Thankfully, the arch itself and the fairy-tale Falcon&#8217;s Nest ch\u00e2teau were spared \u2014 the fire missed them, and the landmark is open as usual. The photos in this article, however, are still from the green forest before the first fire, so the surroundings look a little different today. That said, it takes nothing away from the magic of the place, and nature is already slowly beginning to recover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a look together at the most important things you need to know before you go. I&#8217;ll tell you where to park, which way to head up, and what to watch out for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3e32400edcc&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3e32400edcc\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-intro.jpg\" alt=\"Prav\u010dick\u00e1 Br\u00e1na and the Falcon&#039;s Nest ch\u00e2teau above the forests of Bohemian Switzerland\" class=\"wp-image-250886\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-intro.jpg 2000w, 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of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pravcicka-brana-czechia\/#TLDR_what_to_expect_at_Pravcicka_Brana\" >TL;DR: what to expect at Prav\u010dick\u00e1 Br\u00e1na<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pravcicka-brana-czechia\/#When_to_visit_Pravcicka_Brana\" >When to visit Prav\u010dick\u00e1 Br\u00e1na<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pravcicka-brana-czechia\/#How_to_get_to_Pravcicka_Brana_and_where_to_park\" >How to get to Prav\u010dick\u00e1 Br\u00e1na and where to park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pravcicka-brana-czechia\/#Where_to_stay_nearby\" >Where to stay nearby<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pravcicka-brana-czechia\/#What_to_see_and_do_at_Pravcicka_Brana\" >What to see and do at Prav\u010dick\u00e1 Br\u00e1na<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pravcicka-brana-czechia\/#1_Pravcicka_Brana_itself\" >1. Prav\u010dick\u00e1 Br\u00e1na itself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pravcicka-brana-czechia\/#2_The_Falcons_Nest_chateau_and_restaurant\" >2. The Falcon&#8217;s Nest ch\u00e2teau and restaurant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pravcicka-brana-czechia\/#3_The_Gabriela_Trail\" >3. The Gabriela Trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pravcicka-brana-czechia\/#4_The_rock_viewpoints_and_Ruzovsky_vrch\" >4. The rock viewpoints and R\u016f\u017eovsk\u00fd vrch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pravcicka-brana-czechia\/#5_The_nature_trail_and_the_forests_around_the_arch\" >5. The nature trail and the forests around the arch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pravcicka-brana-czechia\/#6_Pravcicka_Brana_on_film\" >6. Prav\u010dick\u00e1 Br\u00e1na on film<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pravcicka-brana-czechia\/#Where_to_eat\" >Where to eat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pravcicka-brana-czechia\/#Where_to_go_next_in_Bohemian_Switzerland\" >Where to go next in Bohemian Switzerland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pravcicka-brana-czechia\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pravcicka-brana-czechia\/#Is_Pravcicka_brana_accessible_after_the_fires\" >Is Prav\u010dick\u00e1 br\u00e1na accessible after the fires?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pravcicka-brana-czechia\/#Can_I_bring_a_dog_on_the_trip\" >Can I bring a dog on the trip?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pravcicka-brana-czechia\/#Can_you_pay_by_card_at_the_top\" >Can you pay by card at the top?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pravcicka-brana-czechia\/#Is_the_route_to_the_gate_suitable_for_strollers\" >Is the route to the gate suitable for strollers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pravcicka-brana-czechia\/#Why_cant_you_walk_to_the_gate_itself\" >Why can&#8217;t you walk to the gate itself?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pravcicka-brana-czechia\/#How_long_will_a_visit_to_Pravcicka_brana_take_me\" >How long will a visit to Prav\u010dick\u00e1 br\u00e1na take me?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR_what_to_expect_at_Pravcicka_Brana\"><\/span>TL;DR: what to expect at Prav\u010dick\u00e1 Br\u00e1na<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>  <strong>A European gem:<\/strong> It&#8217;s the largest natural sandstone arch in Europe, with an impressive span of over 26 metres and an opening 16 metres high.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>No climbing on the arch:<\/strong> Since 1982, walking directly up onto the arch has been banned for conservation reasons, but the views from the surrounding rock platforms are well worth it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>A fairy-tale setting:<\/strong> Right beneath the sandstone nestles the historic Falcon&#8217;s Nest excursion ch\u00e2teau from 1881, which also houses a period restaurant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Fire aftermath:<\/strong> The landmark remained untouched, but some access routes \u2014 including the popular Gabriela Trail \u2014 are currently closed due to the risk of falling trees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Getting to the arch:<\/strong> You have to walk up; the car stays down below. Be ready for a proper climb from H\u0159ensko or a gentler route from Mezn\u00ed Louka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Film location:<\/strong> The famous Chronicles of Narnia were filmed at Prav\u010dick\u00e1 Br\u00e1na, where the arch played the part of a stone bridge.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_visit_Pravcicka_Brana\"><\/span>When to visit Prav\u010dick\u00e1 Br\u00e1na<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to see Prav\u010dick\u00e1 Br\u00e1na in all its glory, it pays to plan your visit a little. This area is extremely popular, with over 200,000 visitors a year. Personally, we love late spring and early autumn best, when the temperatures are just right for hiking and you don&#8217;t bump into such big crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main tourist season runs from March to October. During these months the site is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00. If you&#8217;d like to come in winter, between November and March, you&#8217;ll need to plan your trip for a Friday or the weekend, when it&#8217;s open from 10:00 to 16:00. I&#8217;d definitely recommend setting off right as it opens, or \u2014 on the flip side \u2014 saving your visit for late afternoon. On summer weekends especially, the arch and the restaurant get genuinely packed around midday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Entry to the national park itself is free, but there&#8217;s a charge to enter the Prav\u010dick\u00e1 Br\u00e1na site. For 2026, the price list has adults paying 125 CZK (around \u20ac5), while children aged 6 to 14, students and seniors get a reduced rate of 50 CZK (around \u20ac2). Children under 6 enter completely free. Here&#8217;s one huge warning from experience: you can&#8217;t pay by card up top, and you&#8217;d search in vain for an ATM nearby, so bring plenty of cash so you don&#8217;t have to turn back from the ticket booth empty-handed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before any trip, I&#8217;d also recommend checking the latest closures on the official website of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npcs.cz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bohemian Switzerland National Park Administration<\/a>. After the 2022 and 2026 fires, the situation in the forest can change, and it&#8217;s best to have fresh information straight from the source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Pravcicka_Brana_and_where_to_park\"><\/span>How to get to Prav\u010dick\u00e1 Br\u00e1na and where to park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prav\u010dick\u00e1 Br\u00e1na lies deep in the forest, and no car or bus will take you right up to it. So a walk awaits you \u2014 but it&#8217;s absolutely worth it. You have two basic routes to choose from; each has its own appeal and they differ in difficulty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first and probably best-known route leads from H\u0159ensko, which, incidentally, is the lowest-lying village in the Czech Republic. The path is roughly 4 kilometres long, and you should reckon on about an hour of solid uphill climbing. The route is a touch more demanding and follows a forest trail, so it&#8217;s better to wear sturdy shoes. In H\u0159ensko you can park at several paid car parks. Prices are around 30 CZK (\u20ac1.20) per hour or roughly 120 CZK (\u20ac5) for the whole day. You can occasionally find a free spot by the local petrol station, but those fill up fast in the early morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second option leads from Mezn\u00ed Louka. Originally you&#8217;d walk from here along the famous Gabriela Trail, but that has been closed since the big fire. I&#8217;ll write more about it a little further down. As an alternative route, you can now use the so-called Mill Path (Ml\u00fdnsk\u00e1 cesta). From Mezn\u00ed Louka it&#8217;s about 3.5 kilometres to the arch, and the climb is much gentler, so even families with children or less fit walkers can manage it. Parking in the large car park at Mezn\u00ed Louka costs around 100 CZK (\u20ac4) per day, and there&#8217;s usually more space here than in overcrowded H\u0159ensko.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re travelling from the UK, the easiest way in is to fly into Prague \u2014 there are plenty of direct flights from London, Manchester and other UK airports with carriers like Ryanair, easyJet and British Airways. From Prague, the drive along the D8 motorway takes about an hour and a half, covering roughly 135 kilometres. The great news is you can reach the area easily without a car too. Comfortable direct trains run from Prague to D\u011b\u010d\u00edn (the journey takes about an hour and a half). Right outside D\u011b\u010d\u00edn railway station you then hop on bus number 434, which takes you either to H\u0159ensko or all the way to Mezn\u00ed Louka. In summer, you can even set off from D\u011b\u010d\u00edn on an excursion boat along the Elbe, which is an experience in itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_nearby\"><\/span>Where to stay nearby<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to spend several days in Bohemian Switzerland and make sure you reach the arch early in the morning before the main crowds, staying right in the area is absolutely ideal. I&#8217;m happy to recommend a few specific places that have great reviews and a strategic location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Closest to the arch and other tourist spots (such as the gorges) is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=pravcicka-brana&#038;hotelname=Hotel%20Mezn%C3%AD%20Louka&#038;address=Mezn%C3%AD%20Louka%2C%20H%C5%99ensko%2C%20%C4%8Cesko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Mezn\u00ed Louka<\/a>. It&#8217;s a hugely practical spot \u2014 you&#8217;re a short hop from the start of the Mill Path, the hotel has its own restaurant, a sauna for relaxing after your hike, and, crucially, hassle-free parking for guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer the buzz of a little town and want to sleep right in H\u0159ensko, try the historic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=pravcicka-brana&#038;hotelname=Hotel%20Praha%20H%C5%99ensko&#038;address=H%C5%99ensko%2C%20%C4%8Cesko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Praha H\u0159ensko<\/a>. It offers a beautiful setting and a very pleasant wellness area, which you&#8217;ll certainly appreciate after a full day of climbing among the rocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A great family-friendly alternative is also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=pravcicka-brana&#038;hotelname=Pension%20Klep%C3%A1%C4%8D%20H%C5%99ensko&#038;address=H%C5%99ensko%2C%20%C4%8Cesko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Pension Klep\u00e1\u010d H\u0159ensko<\/a>. The guesthouse sits right on the path towards Prav\u010dick\u00e1 Br\u00e1na and just a short walk from the bus stop, which makes it a perfect choice for those of you travelling by public transport from D\u011b\u010d\u00edn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_see_and_do_at_Pravcicka_Brana\"><\/span>What to see and do at Prav\u010dick\u00e1 Br\u00e1na<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The site itself isn&#8217;t just about a single viewpoint. Up top you&#8217;ll find several points of interest, so set aside half a day if you can. Let&#8217;s take a look at the 6 main highlights you mustn&#8217;t miss during your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Pravcicka_Brana_itself\"><\/span>1. 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The dimensions of this natural wonder are genuinely impressive. The span of the arch at its base is 26.5 metres, the height of the opening reaches 16 metres, and the summit platform sits a full 21 metres above the floor of the arch. It&#8217;s a formation of Cretaceous sandstone, shaped by erosion over millions of years. Since 1992 it has held the status of a national natural monument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might be surprised that climbing onto the arch itself is forbidden. This ban has been in place since 1982 and for a very good reason. Sandstone is a soft rock, and the huge crush of tourists was causing erosion and dangerous cracks in the vault. So today you only walk beneath the arch, enjoying the views from the rock platforms opposite \u2014 from where you actually get a far better view of the arch anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_Falcons_Nest_chateau_and_restaurant\"><\/span>2. The Falcon&#8217;s Nest ch\u00e2teau and restaurant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3e32401014d&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3e32401014d\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-sokol.jpg\" alt=\"The Falcon&#039;s Nest excursion ch\u00e2teau clinging to the rocks at Prav\u010dick\u00e1 Br\u00e1na\" class=\"wp-image-250895\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-sokol.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-sokol-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-sokol-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-sokol-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-sokol-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-sokol-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-sokol-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-sokol-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Just beneath the rock arch, as if straight out of a fairy tale, the Falcon&#8217;s Nest excursion ch\u00e2teau emerges (Sokol\u00ed hn\u00edzdo in Czech, Falkennest in German). It was built in 1881 at the behest of Prince Edmund Clary-Aldringen and ranks among the very first tourist attractions of its kind in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally it served as accommodation for the family&#8217;s distinguished guests, and one fascinating detail is that all the building material had to be carried up by hand or with the help of mules. 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The Gabriela Trail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3e32401075b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3e32401075b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-stezka.jpg\" alt=\"A wooden boardwalk on the trail to Prav\u010dick\u00e1 Br\u00e1na\" class=\"wp-image-250901\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-stezka.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-stezka-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-stezka-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-stezka-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-stezka-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-stezka-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-stezka-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-stezka-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For decades, the Gabriela Trail was the most beautiful and most popular access route. It was a classic traverse winding along the sandstone massifs from Mezn\u00ed Louka all the way to the arch. Unfortunately, this trail has been closed since the devastating fire in 2022. In our photos in this article you can still see it full of life, but right now it really isn&#8217;t walkable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason for the closure is the enormous risk of charred trees and unstable rock blocks falling onto the path. The park administration promises to assess the situation in 2027 at the earliest, so until then we&#8217;ll just have to wait. As a great alternative, though, the aforementioned Mill Path will get you safely to your destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_rock_viewpoints_and_Ruzovsky_vrch\"><\/span>4. The rock viewpoints and R\u016f\u017eovsk\u00fd vrch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3e324010c71&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3e324010c71\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-vyhlidka.jpg\" alt=\"The view from the rocks at Prav\u010dick\u00e1 Br\u00e1na across the landscape of Bohemian Switzerland\" class=\"wp-image-250906\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-vyhlidka.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-vyhlidka-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-vyhlidka-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-vyhlidka-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-vyhlidka-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-vyhlidka-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-vyhlidka-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-vyhlidka-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you can&#8217;t go up onto the arch, the surrounding viewpoints make up for it. Around the Falcon&#8217;s Nest, steps carved into the rock and narrow little paths lead up to several secured rock platforms. The climb up gives your legs a bit of a workout, but the views from the top are simply phenomenal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As well as the arch itself, which you can photograph from the best <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Angles Fashion\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/angles-fashion\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">angles<\/a> here, you&#8217;ll see the deep forests of the national park, and on a clear day the majestic R\u016f\u017eovsk\u00fd vrch rises on the horizon. Thanks to its volcanic origin, it creates a beautiful, striking contrast against the sandstone landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_The_nature_trail_and_the_forests_around_the_arch\"><\/span>5. The nature trail and the forests around the arch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3e3240110d3&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3e3240110d3\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1333\" height=\"2000\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-les.jpg\" alt=\"A forest trail in Bohemian Switzerland National Park leading to Prav\u010dick\u00e1 Br\u00e1na\" class=\"wp-image-250911\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-les.jpg 1333w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-les-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-les-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-les-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-les-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-les-696x1044.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1333px) 100vw, 1333px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also explore the Prav\u010dick\u00e1 Br\u00e1na area along a nature trail called &#8220;Around Prav\u010dick\u00e1 Br\u00e1na&#8221;. This trail forms a loop roughly 6 kilometres long and takes you through the most interesting sections in the immediate vicinity of the landmark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along the way you&#8217;ll come across several information panels that teach you plenty about the geological development of the sandstone, the local flora and fauna, and the history of tourism in the region. Despite the aftermath of the fires, it&#8217;s fascinating to watch how nature finds a way and how new green life slowly sprouts from the charred trunks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Pravcicka_Brana_on_film\"><\/span>6. Prav\u010dick\u00e1 Br\u00e1na on film<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3e32401165e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3e32401165e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-sokol_arch.jpg\" alt=\"Prav\u010dick\u00e1 Br\u00e1na and the Falcon&#039;s Nest among the trees\" class=\"wp-image-250914\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-sokol_arch.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-sokol_arch-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-sokol_arch-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-sokol_arch-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-sokol_arch-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-sokol_arch-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-sokol_arch-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pb-sokol_arch-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love film locations, you&#8217;ll be thrilled. Prav\u010dick\u00e1 Br\u00e1na has a Hollywood past, too. In 2005 it starred in the famous fantasy film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It served the filmmakers as the magical, snow-dusted stone bridge across which the young heroes flee. Because of the strict conservation rules, no filming took place directly on the vault \u2014 the shots were created beneath the arch and with the help of movie magic, so that the precious landmark wouldn&#8217;t be damaged in any way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: For more practical advice on trips in the area, you can read our detailed <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/ceske-svycarsko-pruvodce-2024\/\">guide to Bohemian Switzerland<\/a>, where we cover plenty of other beautiful spots nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_eat\"><\/span>Where to eat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After the climb uphill, you&#8217;re guaranteed to work up an appetite. Right up top in the site you&#8217;ll find a beautiful historic restaurant inside the Falcon&#8217;s Nest ch\u00e2teau. During the summer season there&#8217;s also an outdoor refreshment stand near the viewpoints, where you can grab basic quick food and drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The restaurant in the Falcon&#8217;s Nest is renowned for classic Czech mountain cuisine, and the menu features traditional Czech specialities that many tourists make a point of coming here for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As vegetarians, Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I went for the meat-free classic and ordered sma\u017een\u00fd s\u00fdr (fried cheese) with chips, plus a large coffee. Sitting with a warm drink on the terrace of the Falcon&#8217;s Nest, silently gazing at the enormous rock arch in front of you, is an experience we&#8217;ll remember for a long time. Price-wise, reckon on a higher tourist mark-up, but you&#8217;re mainly paying for the unique location and the view. Don&#8217;t forget to have cash ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_go_next_in_Bohemian_Switzerland\"><\/span>Where to go next in Bohemian Switzerland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bohemian Switzerland offers far more than just one sandstone arch. If you&#8217;re spending a weekend or a whole holiday here, be sure to add a few more gorgeous places to your itinerary. Most of them are easily reached by car or by the local buses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>  <strong>The Wild Gorge on the Kamenice River:<\/strong> A romantic little boat ride with the ferryman&#8217;s witty commentary is an absolute classic. The gorge is normally in operation and complements a trip to the arch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>The Tis\u00e1 Rocks:<\/strong> A stunning rock labyrinth full of weird and wonderful shapes. Incidentally, this is where the winter part of Narnia was filmed, when the heroes wander through the snow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>The Jet\u0159ichovice viewpoints:<\/strong> The climb up to Mariina sk\u00e1la (Mary&#8217;s Rock) or Vilem\u00ednina st\u011bna (Wilhelmina&#8217;s Wall) offers some of the most beautiful sunsets in the Czech Republic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>H\u0159ensko:<\/strong> Take a stroll through the lowest-lying village in the country, full of half-timbered houses, and along the Kamenice River.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Bastei (Germany):<\/strong> Just over the border in Saxon Switzerland lies the breathtaking Bastei stone bridge, towering high above the Elbe valley.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  If you&#8217;re looking for inspiration for more trips around the country, take a peek at our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/czech-republic-best-places-holiday\/\">where to go on holiday in the Czech Republic<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  And if you&#8217;re heading to the capital as well, you&#8217;ll definitely appreciate our tips on <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/prague\/\">what to see in Prague<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide<\/a> tip: If you&#8217;d rather not deal with transport and planning, you can use an organised tour through <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide<\/a>, which picks you up in Prague and takes you around Prav\u010dick\u00e1 Br\u00e1na and the gorges in a single day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll find more information about the park on the <a href=\"https:\/\/pbrana.cz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">official Prav\u010dick\u00e1 Br\u00e1na website<\/a>, or get inspired on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kudyznudy.cz\/ceska-nej\/prirodni\/pravcicka-brana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Prav\u010dick\u00e1 Br\u00e1na page at Kudy z nudy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781517759000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Pravcicka_brana_accessible_after_the_fires\"><\/span>Is Prav\u010dick\u00e1 br\u00e1na accessible after the fires?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, both Prav\u010dick\u00e1 br\u00e1na itself and the Sokol&#8217;s Nest ch\u00e2teau survived both fires (2022 and 2026) unharmed and are fully accessible to tourists. Only some hiking trails in the surrounding area are closed, especially the burned-out Gabriela Trail.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781517759001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_bring_a_dog_on_the_trip\"><\/span>Can I bring a dog on the trip?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, you can head to the Prav\u010dick\u00e1 br\u00e1na area with your four-legged companion. Just remember that you&#8217;re in a national park, so your dog must be kept on a leash at all times without exception.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781517759002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_pay_by_card_at_the_top\"><\/span>Can you pay by card at the top?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Unfortunately not. Entrance to the complex and expenses at the restaurant in Falcon&#8217;s Nest must be paid in cash. There are no ATMs nearby, so make sure to withdraw money beforehand down in H\u0159ensko or even at home.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781517759003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_route_to_the_gate_suitable_for_strollers\"><\/span>Is the route to the gate suitable for strollers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It definitely isn&#8217;t. The path up from H\u0159ensko is quite steep and full of stones and roots. The area around the gate itself is also full of stairs and narrow rocky paths. For families with small children, I recommend a baby carrier or backpack carrier.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781517759004\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_cant_you_walk_to_the_gate_itself\"><\/span>Why can&#8217;t you walk to the gate itself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>&#8220;`html<br \/>\nEntry to the arch has been prohibited since 1982. The reason is nature protection, as thousands of tourists per year were causing severe erosion of the soft sandstone and the arch began to crack dangerously. However, the views from neighboring viewpoints are actually better anyway.<br \/>\n&#8220;`<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781517759005\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_a_visit_to_Pravcicka_brana_take_me\"><\/span>How long will a visit to Prav\u010dick\u00e1 br\u00e1na take me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Plan on spending at least half a day for this trip. The hike up from H\u0159ensko will take you about an hour, at the top you&#8217;ll need around an hour and a half to two hours to check out the viewpoints and grab some refreshments, and the way back down takes just under an hour. All in all, set aside about 3 to 4 hours.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prav\u010dick\u00e1 Br\u00e1na is the largest sandstone rock arch in Europe and an icon of Bohemian Switzerland. 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