Kozákov
The highest point of the Bohemian Paradise (744 m), with wide views from the summit lookout tower, and a popular site for paragliding and gemstone collecting.
Kozákov is an ancient volcano whose slopes are known for semi-precious stones such as agate and chalcedony. The summit has a lookout tower and a mountain hut, and on clear days you can see the Krkonoše Mountains, Ještěd and Trosky Castle. The ridge is one of the Czech Republic's best-known paragliding takeoff sites. You can drive close to the summit, or hike up from Semily or Turnov.
Opening hours
Open all day; lookout tower open with the mountain hut
Nearby sights
- Suché skály
- Trosky Castle
- Hrubá Skála Chateau
- Pantheon at Malá Skála
- Hruboskalsko Rock Town
- Valdštejn Castle
- Museum of Bohemian Paradise
- Frýdštejn Castle