Into the deep forests of Brda

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Hundreds of paved and unpaved, marked and unmarked forest paths and trails, rocky outcrops, clear wells and streams, vast bodies of water, striking peaks and forgotten valleys. The Brdy protected area is an undeveloped mountain range, long abandoned by the original village communities, closed off for decades as a military area. All the more reason to discover and explore them with love and humility.

Příbram is an ideal starting point for excursions, whether on foot or by bike. From the village of Orlov, a local part of Příbram, you can easily reach, for example, the Pilský Pond, the third largest body of water in Brdy. From there you can continue further into the deep forests or return. For example, via Třemošná, one of the most distinctive mountains in Brda. From the frost cabin Kazatelna, you have a spectacular view not only of Příbram, but also of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands, the Novohradské hory and Šumava with Boubíno.

From the Pilský Pond it is only a short walk to Tok, the highest peak in Brdy and Central Bohemia. In its surroundings, there is an impressive landscape of the former impact area of an artillery shooting range with many views far into the countryside. Nearby Houpák Hill is also worth a stop, the bare summit offers probably the most beautiful panoramic view in Brdy - all the way to the border mountains. On the adjacent Jordán impact area there are a number of bunkers, including the infantry cabin "Benesák", probably the most famous fortress building in Brdy.

From Jinec, the nature trail will take you to the mysterious Plešivec hill, which is often referred to as the "Olympus of Brdy". The steep cliff of the Devil's Pulpit, as well as other places on the top of Plešivec, offer a wide view of the central Brdy. Near the top, there is the Fabián's Garden viewpoint, and the famous Emerald Lake or the massive wigwam on the slopes.