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Vyšehrad Fortress from Císařská louka
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Prague: Palackého náměstí → Vyšehrad → Karlov → Palackého náměstí

A Prague City Tourism circuit along the riverfront to Vyšehrad, through the fortifications and gardens, then via Karlov and the botanical garden back to Palackého náměstí.

Distance
5km
Difficulty
Moderate
Named stops
8
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Why GLERI chose this walk

The riverfront, fortress walls and a different view of Prague in one walk.

A moment to look forward to
The view over the Vltava from the Vyšehrad ramparts.
Who it suits
For a car-free city outing: the 5 km loop starts at Palackého náměstí by Karlovo náměstí metro.
What to consider
Expect stairs and climbs to Vyšehrad and Karlov. Allow for the hills and check garden and monument opening hours separately.
Editorial choice based on the official description, not a team field report. Source · 2026-10-14

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Route stops

08

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  1. 01
    Palackého náměstíFirst stop
  2. 02
    NáplavkaAlong the route
  3. 03
    Kovařovic VillaAlong the route
  4. 04
    VyšehradAlong the route
  5. 05
    Rotunda of St MartinAlong the route
  6. 06
    Ztracenka GardenAlong the route
  7. 07
    Charles University Botanical GardenAlong the route
  8. 08
    Palackého náměstíLast stop

Before you go

  • The official description calls this a more demanding walk because of the terrain. Check access to individual buildings and gardens on their own official pages.

Reviewed sources

GLERI checked the route description on 1 Oct 2026.

Official sources1
  1. 2026-10-01
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The reviewed record provides named stops and a start-area coordinate. It has no reusable route line or elevation profile.

Source review does not confirm that the GLERI team traversed the route or that access is open today.