Troskovice: Holiday Apartments and Houses

Trosky Castle was founded by Čeněk z Vartenberka at the end of the 14th century, sometime between 1380 and 1390. During the Hussite Wars, it was besieged in 1424 and 1428, including by Žižka’s troops.

Getting There and Routes

Marked hiking trails lead to Trosky Castle from Sobotka, Hrubá Skála, Valdštejn, Borecké skály and Podtrosecké rybníky. The nearest railway stations are Borek pod Troskami and Ktová. Both are approximately 3.5 kilometres away and can be reached via marked trails.

A tourist summer bus connects Jičín with Hrubá Skála via Prachovské skály, Jinolice and Troskovice. From the stop near the Svitačka campsite, it is 1.3 kilometres to Trosky Castle via marked green and blue hiking trails. The 39-kilometre Branžež–Kopicův statek cycle route also passes through Troskovice and is mainly suitable for mountain bikes and cross bikes.

Culture

The Baba Tower can be reached via 138 steps and features a viewing walkway offering far-reaching views across the landscape.

The Museum of Dolls and Teddy Bears below Trosky in Troskovice features exhibitions of historical and artistic dolls, teddy bears and toys, with around 3,000 exhibits.

In June 2024, the “Trosky for Children and Schoolchildren” project was launched. For an additional fee on top of the admission ticket, children can purchase suitable worksheets and complete entertaining and educational tasks during their visit to the castle.

Surroundings

Apolena lies 0.5 kilometres east of Troskovice. Apolena includes Sklepy, the largest fissure cave in the Bohemian Paradise, and a traditional wintering site for bats.

Other Places

Other local pages: Podmoklice, Burany, Pelešany, Poniklá, Bělá U Staré Paky, Stružinec, Bukovina U Turnova, Kacanovy.

To the higher-level travel overview: Semily District.