In the footsteps of Karel Václav Rais

Starting point: Lázně Bělohrad - Memorial of K. V. Rais

Route: Lázně Bělohrad – yellow marked tourist trail, Brtev, Vřesník, Borek, Zvičina /16 km/

Short description:
This trail follows in the footsteps of a Czech writer who focused on the region of the Krkonoše foothills - K. V. Rais. The reward for your exertions is a view of the region from the top of Zvičina in the direction of the Krkonoše Mts., Rýchory, the Orlické Mts., and the Nová Paka region. Zvičina had always been the favorite spot of K. V. Rais. He wrote of it, „Zvičina, Zvičina, mountain so high, I think of you every day of the year....“

Points of interest:

• Memorial of K. V. Rais, family house of K. V. Rais,
• Frič´s museum,
• Byšičky - Rais´ book, Rais´ rest,
• Zvičina - Rais´ cabin

Difficulty: The trail is moderately difficult with some inclines.