Spa Forests | Diana Karlovy Vary

Spa Forests

A walk in the fresh air

Chata U Obrazu - lázeňské lesy Karlovy Vary

You can head out for a relaxing walk, a walk for your health, a family hike, or a romantic stroll through the spa forest directly from the Diana grounds.

Senior citizens, cyclists, and parents with prams can take advantage of the paved asphalt road, and more experienced hikers can take the forest paths. Along each of the trails, you can visit significant sites associated with the history and the legends of the town, you will be enchanted by the views of Karlovy Vary, and also, small jungle gyms or gazebos and benches for your deserved rest can be found along each of the trails. You can also walk all the way to the game enclosure.

If you like to take walks but also do not want to miss out riding on the funicular, we recommend riding up to Diana on the funicular and selecting one of the marked hiking trails for your trip back down to the town.

PLAN A TRIP

Trails for pedestrians
with views of Karlovy Vary

Educational trail with jungle
gyms or gazebos with views

Access to the Deer Jump
and other significant sites

Paved road for
prams or cyclists

Turistické trasy lázeňskými lesy Karlovy Vary

Start: The Sova’s Trail (Sovova stezka) Parking Lot (P8), variant 1

2,7 km

58 min

114 m

Along the trail:

The Book Monument dating to 1930
Art installation of the giant wooden table entitled "The Party’s Over”
The “Friendship Chalet” relaxation gazebo
Fun educational games

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Start: The Sova’s Trail (Sovova stezka) Parking Lot (P8), variant 2

850 m

25 min

92 m

Along the trail:

Unique views of Karlovy Vary
Findlander’s Obelisk and the Conciliation Cross
Wolf’s Bench
Ruins of the statue of the pilgrim

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Start: The Sova’s Trail (Sovova stezka) Parking Lot (P8), variant 3

2,1 km

40 min

111 m

Along the trail:

The Book Monument dating to 1930
The Forest Altar – the stone monument dating to 1910
The “Friendship Chalet” relaxation gazebo

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Start: St Linhart Parking Lot (P6), variant 1

4 km

1:14 h

90 m

Along the trail:

Observation of wild forest game in the enclosures from viewing platforms and elevated paths
Remnants of the original settlement of Karlovy Vary

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Start: St Linhart Parking Lot (P6), variant 2

3,2 km

1 h

92 m

Along the trail:

The trail with the animal silhouettes - game for children “find and recognise the forest animal”
The “U Obrazu” (“At the Painting”) wooden gazebo dating to 1894
The vista gazebos of Kazatelna (Pulpit) and Rusalka
Unterhaltsame belehrende Spiele

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Start: KV Arena Parking Lot (P7)

3,7 km

1:15 h

183 m

Along the trail:

The rock projection known as “The Devil’s Hoof”, under which a treasure is buried. According to legend, those who are courageous enough to come here at midnight and fulfil the task that the devil assigns them will earn the treasure.
The game enclosure enabling one to observe wild boars from viewing platforms
Art installation of the giant wooden table entitled "The Party’s Over”
Fun educational games

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Start: From the spa zone

2,2 km

1:00 h

184 m

Along the trail:

Deer Jump – a vista with the statue of the chamois on the cliffs
Vista gazebos and platforms
Findlander’s Obelisk and the Conciliation Cross
Ruins of the statue of the pilgrim

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Start: Postal Courtyard Parking Lot (P5)

2,6 km

1:04 h

210 m

Along the trail:

Charles IV Lookout Tower dating to 1877
The Ecce Homo Chapel dating to 1900
The Chopin Chalet relaxation gazebo
Vistas of the town

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The funicular up to Diana, down on foot

1,2 km

20 min

173 m

If you wish to combine a ride on the funicular with a walk through the spa forests, this trail will take you from Diana back down to the place where you got on the funicular.
So, in an approximately 20 to 25 minute-walk, you will again find yourself close to your hotel or to the parking lot with your vehicle.
On the way, you will be amazed by the breathtaking views of Karlovy Vary.
Because of the trail’s profile, which includes perceptible descents and unpaved surfaces, we recommend this trail rather for more experienced hikers with sturdy footwear.

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