Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 21, 2026

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NPP Karlštejn

CHKO Český kras

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Start point

Train Station

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1.10 km

Karlštejn Castle

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At the parking lot below, you can also take a horse-drawn carriage to the castle. The ride takes about 20 minutes, and the driver will tell you a bit about …

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2.25 km

Path to Karlštejn Castle

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Short and nice climb to the castle

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4.34 km

View of the Malý Amerika Quarry

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Nice place with a view of the canyon

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4.85 km

View of Karlštejn from the Field Path

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6.16 km

Great America Quarry

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Very impressive ! !

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7.18 km

Velká Amerika Quarry

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A remarkable former limestone quarry in the Bohemian Karst. Two viewing points.
Partially filled with water.
Now two paid parking lots.
More information: karlstejnsko.info/touristische-sehenswurdigkeiten, cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velk%C3%A1_Amerika and lomy-amerika.cz

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13.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.52 km

3.51 km

2.62 km

1.34 km

919 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.33 km

3.50 km

3.18 km

1.01 km

770 m

192 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Karlštejn Castle

Path to Karlštejn Castle

View of the Malý Amerika Quarry

View of Karlštejn from the Field Path

Great America Quarry

Velká Amerika Quarry

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