Enge Stiege (Narrow Stairway) – Chata Tokáň loop from Doubice

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Enge Stiege (Narrow Stairway) – Chata Tokáň loop from Doubice

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Enge Stiege (Narrow Stairway) – Chata Tokáň loop from Doubice

02:41

9.10km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Národní park České Švýcarsko

Waypoints

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Parking

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2.69 km

St. Eustachius Tree and Eustachius Cabin

Highlight • Natural Monument

Image of St. Eustace, about whom there are several legends. One of the 14 Holy Helpers. Quite high up in the tree.
Next to it is the hut, unfortunately locked.

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3.31 km

Stone Sculpture 'Bergpfadwächter'

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3.37 km

Theodorenhalle Rock Passage

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A picturesque rock passage where you have to climb a ladder.

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3.72 km

Hinkelstein at Steile Stiege

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This is the valley watchtower, from where you have a beautiful view of the valley. A narrow, exposed path leads around it.

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3.73 km

Talwächter — View over the valley towards Balzhüttenschrank

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Valley Guardian, from here you have a beautiful view of the valley. A narrow, exposed path leads around it. In the background you can see the Gohlischt and Rosenberg mountains.

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3.92 km

Enge Stiege (Narrow Stairway)

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The ascent is really fun. I recommend to walk the circular path counterclockwise, which is a bit more comfortable.

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4.95 km

Chata Tokáň

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Status 04/2024: Since the front buildings burned down, only this one is still open. Also serves as a hostel. For refreshment, there is plenty of seating outside and 3-4 tables …

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9.10 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.63 km

1.31 km

1.05 km

898 m

196 m

Surfaces

6.55 km

1.06 km

712 m

487 m

244 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

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Comments

October 6, 2024,🇨🇿 Tschechien (Böhmische Schweiz/České Švýcarsko): FGV-Wanderung (WFCZ ´24): Leitern und Felsentürme. 061024

Even the best days come to an end at some point. So after breakfast it was time to pack up and get ready for the last tour before the journey home.

It wasn't that long today, because we still had to drive home, where you never know what else might come your way. After a short drive south of Doubice/Daubitz …

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March 26, 2024,Auf zur engen Stiege

Tour 2 on the penultimate day of the short trip to Bohemian Switzerland. Even if the route was a bit boring - it's definitely worth it! You don't expect rocks to show up and then there they are 😀. We then went down a few steps and ladders. Definitely the right direction of the round for us.

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November 23, 2025,Wanderung Doubice nach Rudolfstein

A wonderful hike in glorious weather. The drive alone was a real treat, through the small Czech villages with their traditional timber-framed houses. Time seems to have stood still here. On the other hand, the parking lot was disappointing. It's also used by the forestry service as a timber yard. The information board stated that parking was only permitted in …

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April 16, 2022,Eustachius-Balzhütte

Today to the Eustachiushütte then to the Balzhütten and the Kinsky path. Nothing special... but always nice

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March 19, 2024,Balzhütte/Tokanhütte und Enge Stiege Daubitz (Doubice) 🇨🇿

Tuesday afternoon+sunshine=hike
Today we were out and about in Bohemian Switzerland again...we went to the Balzhütte and Tokanhütte and the narrow stairs in Daubitz (Doubice)...we live in a beautiful area...it was a great experience exploring the paths again. And it was pure adventure again...the narrow stairs are great...but you can't be too bulky...the climb is definitely worth it...once we got …

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