Prague: Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Winter Hiking & Bastei Bridge

Two Countries, One Day: Winter Hiking to Narnia Filming Locations Near Prague

You're picked up from your Prague hotel and driven two hours into Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland National Park, where you hike to the Pravcicka Gate (VIP entry included, even on weekdays when it's normally closed), walk the Bastei Bridge, take a boat ride between sandstone cliffs, and eat lunch in a 1905 stone house with your choice of main course and drink. The minivan holds eight people maximum, your guide is local, and you're back in Prague by evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland Highlights

• Pickup from Prague address
• Drive 2 hours to Bohemian Switzerland
• Hike to Pravcicka Gate
• Visit Bastei Bridge and Narnia spots
• Boat ride between sandstone formations
• Enjoy local cuisine lunch and drink
• Return to Prague with drop-off

The experience

Hands grip the minivan door handle at 6:30 in the morning outside a Prague hotel, and then the vehicle pulls away toward the Czech-German border two hours north. That's how this day starts, not with a speech about what you'll see, but with the simple fact of leaving the city behind in a group of no more than eight people, heading into Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland National Park while the sandstone formations are still dusted with winter light. The minivan has WiFi, which matters less than it sounds until you're two hours into a drive and realize you can actually stay connected, but mostly it's just a comfortable way to move through the landscape while your guide (someone who knows these trails and the villages around them) talks through what's coming.

The Pravcicka Gate opens to visitors only Friday through Sunday in winter, which is why this tour runs every day and offers VIP entry even on weekdays that would normally shut you out. You'll hike up to it, not a brutal climb but a real one, and then you're standing in front of the largest natural sandstone arch in Europe, the thing that showed up in the Narnia films and looks exactly like it does in every photograph you've seen of it, except you're actually there. After that comes the Bastei Bridge, another stop that feels like it shouldn't be real: a 19th-century construction spanning a gorge between two rock formations, the kind of place where you understand why people came back to paint it over and over. A short boat ride winds between the sandstone walls, the water moving slowly enough that you can hear it, and then there's lunch in a stone house built in 1905 by German workers, still standing on the stream it was built beside. You choose what you eat (meat, vegetarian, vegan, allergies accommodated), and it comes with a drink of your choice and the kind of quiet that only happens when you're surrounded by forest and water.

The whole day runs about ten to eleven hours from pickup to drop-off back at your hotel around 6 or 7 p.m., which means you're moving at a pace that lets you actually see things instead of just checking them off. Snacks and afternoon tea come during the day, entry fees are already paid, and the only thing you're arranging is showing up ready to walk on terrain that's moderate, not steep, not flat, just the kind of walking that makes sense when you're in a national park in winter. Bring comfortable shoes, dress for the weather, and know that this operates in all conditions, which in winter means it might be cold or wet or both, and that's when the landscape looks its best anyway.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Prague, transport by air-conditioned minivan with WiFi for up to 8 people, VIP entry to Pravcicka Gate, a local guide for the entire day, easy hikes to the Bastei Bridge and other National Park highlights, a boat ride between sandstone formations, lunch with a main course and drink of your choice in a historic stone house, afternoon tea, snacks, bottled water, and all National Park entry fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

5 options

Two countries in one winter dayGuide in 4 languages · 07:30Easy winter hike of 7 km (4.5 miles) with Pravcicka Gate and Bastei Bridge in Germany, letting you enjoy these famous sites without the crowds. WINTER VIP Gate and Bastei: Exclusive Access Alert: Although Pravcicka Gate is closed to the public on weekdays, we secure you a PRIVATE entry even between Monday and Thursday! Join our special experience: With our special permit, we can take you to Pravcicka Gate from Monday to Thursday, when the gate is otherwise closed to the public. PRAVCICKA GATE and BASTEI BRIDGE: Easy winter walk. Pickup is included.

Tisa Labyrinth + Bastei BridgeGuide in 4 languages · 07:30The top choice for families: the Tisa sandstone labyrinth and Bastei Bridge in Saxon Switzerland. Most popular easy walk: the Tisa Rock Labyrinth in Czechia, known as Narnia Land, together with Bastei Bridge in Germany. All-inclusive: door-to-door service, Bastei Bridge, the Tisa Rock Labyrinth, and lunch at a restaurant with drinks. Duration: 11 hours. Lunch with drinks and snacks: an à la carte lunch at a local restaurant (main course and a drink), with vegetarian and vegan options available. Easiest option: a 7 km (4-mile) walk, with stairs to reach some viewpoints. The best choice for seniors, families, or anyone who prefers less hiking. 9-seat minivan with free Wi-Fi: group size is limited to a maximum of 8 guests! Modern, spacious minivans. Pickup and drop-off from your address in Prague are included. Pickup is included.

Fully customised full-day tour, privateGuide in 4 languages · 07:30Get the most out of your time in the Czech Republic with a private guide and a driver at your disposal on a full-day tour, fully tailored to your walking ability and the places you want to visit. Pickup is included.

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Easy: Tisa Rocks / Bastei / BreweryGuide in 4 languages · 07:30Easy tour option with a 4 km walk: Explore Bohemia, with Narnia Land (Tisa Rocks sandstone labyrinth), a local brewery tour with beer tasting, and Bastei Bridge in Germany. VIP access to the local brewery at no extra charge. Duration: 9 hours. Lunch at a local brewery: an à la carte lunch with a main meal and a drink, with vegetarian and vegan options available. Modern minivan with free Wi-Fi. Local draft beer tasting: six different beers, already included; non-alcoholic and gluten-free options are available. Pickup is included.

Tisa Labyrinth / Gate / BasteiGuide in 4 languages · 07:30All three main highlights: only the best spots in Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland, namely the Tisa sandstone labyrinth (Narnia), Pravcicka Gate, and Bastei Bridge. Most popular moderate hike. All-inclusive: door-to-door service, the Tisa Rock Labyrinth, Pravcicka Gate, Bastei Bridge, and lunch at a restaurant. Duration: 10 hours. Moderate: a 10 km (7-mile) walk, with stairs to reach some viewpoints. Lunch with drinks and snacks: our local restaurant serves an à la carte lunch (main course and a drink), with vegetarian and vegan options available. 9-seat minivan with free Wi-Fi: group size is limited to a maximum of 8 guests! Modern, spacious minivans. Pickup and drop-off from your address in Prague are included. Winter magic (November to March): in the final part at Tisa Rocks you walk under the soft glow of provided headlamps, an unforgettable moment. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

AgesAdult (13 to 75 years) · Senior (76 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, German, Czech and Slovak

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Bohemia Adventures

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to see the main highlights of two countries' worth of landscape in a single day without renting a car, navigating borders, or figuring out which sites are actually open in winter: the small group size and VIP gate access handle the logistics so you just show up and walk.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German, Czech and Slovak.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, VIP entry to Pravcicka Gate, lunch with a drink of your choice, snacks, afternoon tea, bottled water, all National Park fees, and transport by minivan with WiFi.

How long is the tour?

Approximately 10–11 hours total, including the two-hour drive each way. You return to Prague around 6–7 p.m.

Is the hiking difficult?

No. The hikes are easy to moderate, with a moderate amount of walking overall. Comfortable shoes and moderate fitness are recommended, but it's not a strenuous day.

Can I go on a weekday?

Yes. The Pravcicka Gate is normally open to the public only Friday–Sunday in winter, but this tour offers VIP entry for all guests every day.

What if I'm vegetarian or vegan?

Dietary preferences and allergies are accommodated at lunch. Let the operator know when you book.

How many people are in the group?

Maximum 8 people per tour, ensuring a small-group experience.

Do I need a passport?

Yes, a current valid passport is required because the tour crosses into Germany (Saxon Switzerland).

What should I bring?

Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and optionally a small backpack. The minivan provides bottled water.