Pravcicka brana arch

Pravčická Gate, the largest sandstone rock gate in Europe, is the most famous and most admired natural formation, which you can not miss when visiting Bohemian Switzerland. Its impressive dimensions (26.5 m arch span at the bottom, 16 m opening height, 7-8 m width, minimum thickness of 3 m, top platform of the gate 21 m above the bottom) will seem even bigger when you look closely.

Under the sandstone massif itself is the excursion chateau Falcon's Nest, which was built in 1881 by the local owner of the estate, Prince Edmund Clary-Aldringen. In the past, this chateau served as a hotel for important guests of the Clary-Aldringen family, but today it serves as a stylish restaurant. The Pravčická Gate also includes several viewpoints on the surrounding rocks and at the foot of the gate. These rock lookout points offer a beautiful view not only of the Pravčická Gate itself, but also of other landmarks of Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland.

In the 2024 season you can reach the Pravčická Gate by the red trail from Hřensko. You will walk along this route for approximately 20 minutes. The Gabrielina trail leading from Mezní Louka is still closed due to a summer fire.

The starting point, which is the Three Springs crossroads, can be reached by bus line No. 434, 438 or the new shuttle bus No. 441, which runs on weekends in May, June, September and October and every day, every 30 minutes in July and August.

You can also use the Mill Road leading from the village of Mezná. The yellow trail will take you to the Three Springs, and along the way you will enjoy an unusual view of the Pravčická Gate, thanks to a viewing point with binoculars.

Timetable for line 434

Timetable for line 438

Timetable for line 441

Map of currently accessible routes with tips for trips

Price list

Opening hours

For more information please visit official website of Pravčická Gate.