Explore Usti nad Labem, Litomerice, Terezin, Hrensko, Jetrichovice, Decin, Teplice, Osek, Duchcov, Krupka, Kliny, Most

Below are some tips on where to travel in Usti nad Labem region each day

6:00 p.m. – Arrival by plane in Prague, followed by a bus or car transfer to Usti nad Labem. The bus ride takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. By car, it takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes

DAY 1: Usti nad Labem & the Elbe Valley

8:00 AM – Breakfast at the local traditional cafe (try traditional Czech pastries).

• Duration: 1 hour

9:00 AM – Vetruse Hill

• Ride the funicular to this hilltop viewpoint.
• Explore the observation tower and enjoy panoramic views of Usti nad Labem and the Elbe River.
• Duration: 1 hour

10:30 AM – Strekov Castle

• Visit this dramatic 14th-century castle perched above the Elbe.
• Wander through Gothic ruins and learn about their connection to poet Goethe.
• Duration: 1,5 hours

12:30 PM – Lunch break at local Restaurant (riverfront dining with Czech classics like svickova).

• Duration: 1 hour

2:00 PM – Vanov Waterfall

• Hike through a leafy gorge to the tallest waterfall in the Czech Highlands (12 meters).
• Duration: 1 hour

4:00 PM – Milesovka Mountain

• Drive to the “Queen of the Czech Highlands.” Hike or drive to the summit for 360° views and visit the historic weather observatory.
• Duration: 2 hours

7:00 PM – Check into the hotel in Litomerice and have dinner.

DAY 2: Litomerice & Terezin Memorial

8:30 AM – Breakfast at the hotel.

• Duration: 30 minutes

9:30 AM – Litomerice Old Town

• Stroll through Baroque squares, visit the Dome of St. Stephen.
• Duration: 2 hours

12:00 PM – Lunch at local brewery with craft beers and hearty dishes.

• Duration: 1 hour

Riverboat (seasonal)

1:30 PM – Terezin Memorial

• Guided tour of the WWII Jewish Ghetto Museum and the haunting Small Fortress.
• Duration: 3 hours

5:00 PM – Hazmburk Castle Ruins

• Climb to this iconic 13th-century ruin with twin towers.
• Photograph the sunset over the Elbe Valley.
• Duration: 1,5 hours

7:30 PM – Dinner at a local restaurant located on the town square.

DAY 3: Bohemian Switzerland National Park

8:00 AM – Early breakfast and drive to Hrensko
9:30 AM – Pravcicka Gate

• Hike through Edmund’s Gorge (optional boat ride) to Europe’s largest sandstone arch. Explore viewpoints and the Falcon’s Nest lodge.
• Duration: 3 hours

12:30 PM – Lunch at a restaurant near Pravcicka Gate.

• Duration: 1 hour

2:30 PM – Jetrichovice Viewpoints

• Hike to Mariina Skala and Vileminina Stena for breathtaking vistas of the sandstone formations.
• Duration: 2,5 hours

5:30 PM – Drive to Decin

• Duration: 30 minutes

6:30 PM – Decin Castle

• Tour the Baroque palace and stroll through the Rose Garden.
• Duration: 1 hour

8:30 PM – Check into the Hotel in Decin. Dinner at a local restaurant.

DAY 4: Thermal Springs, Castle Alchemy & Artisan Crafts

8:00 AM – Breakfast in the city centre and Drive to Teplice

• Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes

9:30 AM – Teplice Spa Experience 

• Soak in the historic thermal baths at Lazne Teplice (indoor/outdoor pools). Opt for a 30-minute mineral massage (budget-friendly).
• Stroll through the Spa Gardens (palace-lined promenades, Mozart once visited!).
• Duration: 2 hours

12:00 AM – Drive to Osek Monastery.

• Duration: 20 minutes

12:30 PM – Osek Cistercian Monastery 

• Tour this 800-year-old Gothic gem with a stunning cloister and medieval pharmacy.
• Lunch at Klasterni Senk (monastery brewery—try monk-style dark beer and roast pork).
• Duration: 1,5 hours

2:30 PM – Drive to Duchcov

• Duration: 15 minutes

3:00 PM – Duchcov Castle & Casanova’s Legacy 

• Explore the Baroque chateau where Giacomo Casanova spent his final years. See his library and the “Casanova’s Grave” exhibit.
• Duration: 1,5 hours

5:00 PM – Drive to Kliny via Krupka

• Duration: 1,5 hours

6:00 PM – Krupka Tin Mining Demo (optional)

• Quick stop at Stary Martin Mine.
• Duration: 45 minutes

7:30 PM – Check into the Hotel in Kliny. Dinner with Ore Mountain specialities.

DAY 5: Most & Industrial Legacy

8:00 AM – Breakfast near the hotel (15 mins). Drive to Most

• Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes

9:30 AM – Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary

• Marvel at this 16th-century Gothic church, which was moved 841 meters to save it from mining demolition.
• Duration: 1,5 hours

11:30 AM – Hnevin Castle

• Explore the hilltop castle ruins and the alchemy museum.
• Enjoy lunch at the castle restaurant with views of Lake Most.
• Duration: 2 hours

2:00 PM – Most Lake

• Relax at this artificial lake created in a former coal mine. Rent a paddleboat or cycle the lakeside trail.
• Duration: 1,5 hours

4:00 PM – Return to Usti nad Labem. Farewell dinner in a traditional local restaurant in the city centre.

Useful Advice

• Transport: We recommend a rented car for maximum flexibility during your trip. Most locations are easily accessible by road, allowing comfortable transfers between cities and natural areas.
• Tickets: Book Terezin Memorial tours and Pravcicka Gate parking online.
• Pack: Hiking boots and a rain jacket in case it starts raining.

Locations

Photo Gallery

Visitor centers

Usti nad Labem – Mirove namesti 1/1, Usti nad Labem – web – see on map 

Litomerice – Mirove namesti 16/8, Litomerice – web – see on map

Terezin – Dukelskych hrdinu 43, Terezin – web – see on map

Jetrichovice – Jetrichovice 91, Jetrichovice – web  – see on map

Decin – Karla Capka 1441/3, Decin – web – see on map

Teplice – Krupska 346/2, Teplice – web – see on map

Osek – Klasterni namesti 31, Osek – web – see on map

Duchcov – Masarykova 71/7, Duchcov – web – see on map

Krupka – Marianske namesti 32, Krupka – web – see on map

Kliny – Kliny 148, Kliny – web – see on map

Most – Radnicni 1/2, Most – web – see on map

Special thanks to Usti photobank for providing all the photos used in this article.

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