The visitors center located at Decin library has been officially named a “trail angel point” (pratelske misto) for Via Czechia, a long-distance trail network used by hikers, cyclists, cross-country skiers, and river riders.

The center is located on kilometer 275.8 of Via Czechia’s northern trail, the longest mapped trail of the six included in the network.

The northern trail connects the Czech Republic’s westernmost and easternmost points along the mountains on the country’s northern border. The basic hiking plan for the northern trail measures 1,058 km broken into 47 days with an average of 20 to 25 km per day, always with the option of sleeping under a roof. It is also suitable for those traveling by bike; the cycling variant measures 1,140 km and can be completed in two to three weeks. Much of it can also be completed with cross-country skis, weather permitting, with 632 km of ski trails, most of them groomed.

The visitors center now serves as a support point for travelers on the northern trail. We’ll help if you need water, get a flat tire, need to dry your clothes, lose your wallet, or have some other problem. The trail continues from Decin across Quaderberg (Kvadrberk), Spalenisko, Ruzovy hreben, to Hrensko, then through Jetrichovice towards Studenec and beyond. All trail angel points (Pratelska mista) are mapped out on wwwviaczechia.cz and also appear on printed Via Czechia maps.