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Hill in the Czech Republic; central to Czech mythology
Photo: ŠJů (cs:ŠJů), CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Říp is a solitary hill and a small nature reserve in Czech Republic, at a border between Central Bohemia and North Bohemia. It offers a good chance to hike and to have a nice view from the hilltop, but it is mainly known because of its historical and traditional importance to Czech people.
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Rotunda svatého Jiří
One of the oldest still standing buildings in all Bohemia, build probably 1039 in Romanesque style. Also a pilgrimage site, the interior features ancient statues and wall paintings.
As Říp is forested, you will have to walk around outlook places to see something from it. Each of them is named after town it faces.
Small restaurant right on the top serving reasonably priced meals, snacks and souvenirs. Closed in bad weather.
Restaurant in Rovné, the same village as the parking lot.
It is in Ctiněves, the village with railway station
Or you can visit a local brewery in Ctiněves village (the one with railway station).
The only accommodation in Ctiněves village. They have 13 beds in three rooms.
Guesthouse Mánes
Large guesthouse in Krabčice village
By bus
The nearest bus station is in Ctiněves, next to the railway station. The buses go from Roudnice nad Labem, so you would have to change from train or bus there if going from further away.
By bike
Říp is doable as a bit challenging one-day trip from Prague.
By car
If coming by car, there is a paid parking lot in Rovné, from where it is 2 km to the top. You can also in Ctiněves.
Cars are forbidden on the hill, so you will have to walk or bike. The only suitable road for bikes is the one from Rovné, the others are just footpaths between rocks.
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