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Anyone wishing to rent an apartment in Aussig can continue their accommodation search afterwards. The České středohoří region reaches its lowest point on the Elbe in Děčín, at 122 metres above sea level.

The České středohoří is of volcanic origin: basalt cones rise from fertile fields, and castles stand above vineyards.

Nature

The Milešov section of the protected landscape is characterised by striking conical mountains, individual ridges, scree fields and exposed rocks. At 837 metres, Milešovka is its highest peak.

Hiking and Trails

Bohemian Switzerland National Park has a network of marked hiking trails maintained according to the marking systems of the Club of Czech Tourists or the park administration. Cycling in the national park is restricted to roads, local roads and designated cycle routes and is subject to the conditions set by the park administration. Horse riding is limited to roads, local roads and marked bridleways; climbing is permitted under the park rules only at designated locations and times.

The Ridge Trail is a historic long-distance route connecting Bohemian-Saxon Switzerland with the Ore Mountains. Its section through the sandstone landscape includes Rudolf’s Rock and the viewpoints at Belveder, as well as rugged rocks and deep forests. From Milešovka, a 360-degree panorama extends across the region, while Lovoš overlooks the Elbe. The trail through the Land of Castles leads to the ruins of Házmburk and includes a viewpoint from the rugged Vrabinec Castle above the Elbe. The Libochovice–Házmburk hike is 5 kilometres each way, takes around 1.5 to 2 hours at a relaxed pace and has a moderate difficulty level.

Geographical Location

The surrounding area of the Ústecký kraj region includes Hradek Oltářík, Sukoslav, Hrádek and Hazmburk. Near the Ústecký kraj region are Hradišťany, Líska, Číčov and Solanská hora.

Other subregions include Okres Ústí Nad Labem, Okres Louny, Okres Děčín, Okres Most, Okres Chomutov, Okres Teplice and Okres Litoměřice.

Cycling

Within the Ústecký kraj region, the Elbe Cycle Route runs for 96 kilometres. This includes an approximately 25-kilometre section around Ústí nad Labem that follows the principles of safe cycling. The Elbe Cycle Route passes through Žernoseky, where visitors can sample wine.

The Ploučnice Cycle Route is a backbone cycling route in the Ústecký kraj region, connecting the Ústí and Liberec regions and forming part of Czech long-distance route 15. It runs mainly on paved or otherwise surfaced roads; a road bike is not recommended for it. The more challenging cycling routes in the region include routes through the Bohemian garnet area, the Milešov Highlands and the Ore Mountains. They extend as far as the Ore Mountain Museum in Lesná and the Mědník Mining Gallery.

Culture and Regional Traditions

The regional heritage administration of the NPÚ manages castles, chateaux and religious monuments, including Házmburk, Jezeří, Libochovice, Ploskovice, Stekník and Velké Březno. Jezeří is a Baroque heritage site in the Ore Mountains overlooking the surrounding landscape.

The Žatec and Saaz Hops cultural landscape includes traditional hop fields as well as buildings used for drying, packaging, certifying and storing hops.

Relaxation

Teplice is one of the oldest spa towns in Central Europe and is associated with the meeting of Goethe and Beethoven. Further spa opportunities are available in Lázně Mšené and Klášterec nad Ohří.

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