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Orlík Dam – Vrškamýk Castle Ruins loop from Solenice

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Czech Republic

Středočeský kraj

Orlík Dam – Vrškamýk Castle Ruins loop from Solenice

Hard

5.0

(2)

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Orlík Dam – Vrškamýk Castle Ruins loop from Solenice

06:48

22.9km

610m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 20.0 km for 38 m

After 20.4 km for 695 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.41 km

Orlík Dam

Highlight • Monument

The dam is the largest in the Czech Republic and an important link in the Vltava cascade. The reservoir has a length of over 60 km and was built for power generation, flood protection and water regulation of the Vltava.

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3.93 km

Milada Lookout Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

In summer, you can either spend 2EUR (equivalent) on the entrance fee to the tower, or get yourself a beer and enjoy the views from a bench by the tower, views are amazing nonetheless.

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15.8 km

Vrškamýk Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

The Vrškamýk ruins from the 13th century are a reminder of the former royal castle associated with the powerful Přemyslid dynasty. Wenceslaus I and Przemysl Otakar II worked here, who …

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20.0 km

View of the Vltava River Bend at Solenice

Highlight • Viewpoint

Not your regular crowded Vltava viewpoint, as this one is further from Prague than e.g. Maj, less ppl get here.

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22.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

4.60 km

2.56 km

1.24 km

870 m

211 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

4.37 km

3.77 km

2.41 km

931 m

672 m

528 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

30°C

13°C

0 %

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Orlík Dam – Vrškamýk Castle Ruins loop from Solenice

Orlík Dam

Milada Lookout Tower

Vrškamýk Castle Ruins

View of the Vltava River Bend at Solenice

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