7 Czech Road Trips That Feel Like Different Countries

You do not need to cross several borders to find volcanic wetlands, formal palace gardens, sandstone canyons or rolling fields that resemble Tuscany. These seven destinations show how varied Czechia can feel on a road trip from Prague.

Access rules, opening hours and trail closures can change. Check the official destination website before departure, especially for national parks, caves and seasonal attractions.

1. SOOS National Nature Reserve

Near Františkovy Lázně, SOOS protects peat bogs, former lake beds, mineral springs and natural carbon-dioxide vents. A boardwalk trail crosses the sensitive wetland and reveals a landscape often compared with a much larger geothermal park.

2. Nové Hrady château near Litomyšl

The Rococo château complex is known for its formal gardens and carefully composed landscape. It is a cultural stop rather than a wilderness destination, making it easy to combine with Litomyšl or another East Bohemian town.

3. Bohemian Switzerland National Park

This protected sandstone landscape contains rock towers, deep gorges and the volcanic Růžovský vrch, the highest point inside the national park at 619 metres. Hřensko lies at 114 metres, the lowest point in Czechia. Some trails can close after storms, fires or seasonal maintenance, so verify the current park map.

4. Czech Canada

South Czechia’s Czech Canada is shaped by extensive forests, ponds and granite boulders along the historic border of Bohemia and Moravia near Austria. The area suits walking and cycling; Vysoký kámen reaches 738 metres.

5. Holašovice and its stone circle

Holašovice is a UNESCO-listed village in South Bohemia, valued for its preserved rural Baroque layout. A modern stone circle on raised ground outside the village offers broad views over the surrounding countryside. Treat claims about special “energy” as folklore, not a verified scientific fact.

6. Postojna cave in the Klokočské Rocks

Postojna, also called Amerika, is the largest pseudokarst cave in the Bohemian Paradise and the only publicly accessible cave in the Klokočské Rocks. Access is through a narrow rock opening; the cave closes in winter to protect bats. Bring a torch, suitable footwear and warm clothing, and respect current closure signs.

7. Moravian Tuscany near Kyjov

The rolling agricultural landscape around Kyjov is known as Moravian Tuscany. Long field lines, isolated trees and small chapels create strong compositions in spring and autumn. Use marked roads and public viewpoints, and do not enter cultivated fields for a photograph.

Planning a realistic route

• Choose one region per day; these seven places are spread across Czechia.
• Check park, cave and château opening information before leaving Prague.
• Plan parking and walking time, not only the driving distance.
• Carry water, suitable shoes and weather layers.
• Respect protected areas, private farmland and temporary trail closures.

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