Charles Bridge – Old Town Bridge Tower loop from Hradčanská

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Charles Bridge – Old Town Bridge Tower loop from Hradčanská

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Charles Bridge – Old Town Bridge Tower loop from Hradčanská

02:15

8.23km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.60 km

Bell Tower and Golden Gate, St. Vitus Cathedral

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After about 286 steps, the gallery of the bell tower offers a wonderful view of the castle area and the city on the Vltava.
The Venetian-Byzantine influenced mosaic image of the Last Judgement was created in 1370/71 and was unique in Central Europe

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Viewpoint

3.15 km

View of Prague Castle from Charles Bridge

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Tourist hub. It's always very crowded here, but you also have a beautiful view of Prague's old town and over the Vltava.

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3.43 km

Charles Bridge

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Construction of the Charles Bridge (Karlův most) began in 1357, after its predecessor, the Judith Bridge, built around 1160, was destroyed in a flood in 1342. Its original name was simply "Stone Bridge" (Kamenný most) or "Prague Bridge" (Pražský most).
It has only been called Charles Bridge since 1870. It stands on 16 pillars and is 516 meters long. Above the first pillar on the Old Town side rises a gate tower, considered one of the most beautiful Gothic towers in existence. The other 15 pillars are decorated with sculptures on each side. But this wasn't the case from the beginning:
the sculptures were only added after 1700.
At the bridgehead on the Lesser Town side, there are two towers, the smaller of which is said to have originated from the Judith Bridge. The larger tower houses a tourist information office, and like the Old Town Bridge Tower, it can also be climbed.
Like the Old Town Bridge Tower, it is open daily.
Both towers are open daily from 10 a.m., until 7 p.m. in winter and until 10 p.m. in summer. Admission is 75 CZK each.
The Charles Bridge is a pedestrian-only bridge and one of the most popular tourist destinations. Among the almost constant stream of visitors, there are
occasionally souvenir vendors. Very often, these are painters who market their artistic creations here. And it is probably also one of the places where one can expect an increased incidence of
unwanted property transfers.

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3.90 km

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Castle

4.26 km

Prague Astronomical Clock (Orloj)

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The town hall was completed in 1364 with the completion of the almost 70 m high tower. The world famous city hall clock was installed in 1410.

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4.82 km

Old Town Bridge Tower

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The Old Town Bridge Tower was begun around 1370 and only completed around 1400

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4.86 km

View of Prague Castle and the Hradčany district

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Nice view of Charles Bridge and Prague Castle.

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6.59 km

St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague Castle

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The cathedral on the hill, whose spire rises high above Prague, is St. Vitus Cathedral (Chrám sv. Víta) on the grounds of Prague Castle.
Important tip: You should climb the cathedral's 99-meter-high main tower,
because you'd be hard-pressed to find a better view of Prague.
Construction of a church on this site began in the 10th century. When Prague became an archbishopric in the 14th century, following a decree from Charles IV, a large, prestigious cathedral was needed. Thus, construction of St. Vitus Cathedral began in 1344. The Gothic building was initially overseen by the French cathedral architect Matthias of Arras, later followed by the famous Peter Parler, his son Wenceslas, and many other master builders.
The choir and foundations of the main tower were not finished until 1420. Construction was not finally completed until 1929, when the largest church in the Czech Republic was completed.
In addition to the tower with its magnificent view, there are several other features that make St. Vitus Cathedral so unique: The largest of the cathedral's seven bells is the Sigismund Bell. It weighs 17 tons and is the largest bell in the Czech Republic. The interior of St. Vitus Cathedral is lavishly decorated.

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6.98 km

Guards at the entrance to Prague Castle

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The changing of the guard is great to watch!

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8.23 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.90 km

2.88 km

1.26 km

1.19 km

Surfaces

6.73 km

1.18 km

106 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

13°C

6°C

20 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

February 11, 2024,Prag Burg-Karlsbrücke-Altstadt

Visit to Prague Castle followed by a walk over Charles Bridge and through the old town to the hotel.

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July 16, 2024,Prag ist eine Reise wert

A very beautiful day in Prague. 👍😎
Just this view of this wonderful old city on the Vltava, which has been preserved in exemplary condition, is simply WOW and 5🌟+.
The castle is already a city tour in itself - several museums, palace, cathedral with tower, historic alley with medieval impressions and shops - which amazed us. A magnificent view …

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April 14, 2025,Prag (3) - Die Burg erobern

It was still to be a Prague classic. We conquered the world's largest enclosed castle complex... Prague Castle. Clearly visible from the Old Town, the castle is impressively large up close. We climbed Hradčany Hill on tram 22 and immediately turned into the Royal Castle Gardens. A pretty garden with some very old and non-native trees. An oasis of peace …

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