Sokol

#136 among destinations in Czech Republic

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Sokol is a cone-shaped peak in the Lusatian Mountains, just south of the frontier between Germany and the Czech Republic. There are traces at the summit of a medieval castle—Starý Falkenburk. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 1944 ftCoordinates: 50°48'27"N, 14°44'59"E

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Sokol – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grabštejn, Lemberk Castle, Highwood, Lausche.

6.1 miNE
Forts and castles, Historical place
Grabštejn
157 min walk • Nestled in the scenic landscape of northern Bohemia, Grabštejn Castle is a historical gem of the Czech Republic. This medieval fortress, which dates back to the 13th century, stands as a testament to the region's rich past and architectural evolution.
2.7 miSE
Forts and castles, History museum
Lemberk Castle
68 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Northern Bohemia, Lemberk Castle stands as a testament to the rich history of the Czech Republic. This charming castle, dating back to the 13th century, was originally built as a fortress but has since evolved into a noble...
1.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Highwood
38 min walk • Highwood in the Czech Republic is a picturesque mountain that rises above the surrounding landscape, constituting one of the important points on the map for mountain hiking enthusiasts. Although it is not the highest peak in the country, Highwood attracts tourists with...
5.4 miNW
Mountain offering countryside views
Lausche
137 min walk • Nestled on the border between the Czech Republic and Germany, Lausche is an enchanting mountain that offers breathtaking views and a serene escape for nature lovers. Standing at an elevation of 793 meters, Lausche, known as Luž in Czech, is the highest peak in the...
2.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Jánské kameny
60 min walk • Jánské kameny is a mountain in the Lusatian Mountains, on the border of Germany and the Czech Republic.
5.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Lusatian Mountains
136 min walk • The Lusatian Mountains are a mountain range of the Western Sudetes on the southeastern border of Germany with the Czech Republic. They are a continuation of the Ore Mountains range west of the Elbe valley. The mountains of the northern, German, part are called the Zittau Mountains.
5.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Zittau Mountains
136 min walk • The Zittau Mountains, formerly also called the Lusatian Ridge, refer to the German part of the Lusatian Mountains that straddle the Saxon-Bohemian border in the extreme southeast of the German state of Saxony.
2.2 miE
50°49'0"N • 14°47'50"E
Tobiášova borovice
56 min walk • Wayside shrine
4.8 miSW
Park
Dutý kámen
123 min walk • Hollow Stone is a sandstone rock ridge near the town of Cvikovo. It is 600 metres long and exceeds its surroundings by thirty metres. The I/13 road from Cvikov to Jablonné v Podještědí runs along its northern edge.
3 miS
Church
Bazilika minor svatého Vavřince a svaté Zdislavy
76 min walk • The Basilica of St. Lawrence and St. Zdislava is a Baroque church in the grounds of the Dominican monastery in Jablonné v Podještědí. It has been protected as a national cultural monument of the Czech Republic since 28 April 2008.
6.5 miSW
Nature, Mountain
Ortel
167 min walk • Ortel is a prominent znělc hill located in the Cvikovská hills in northern Bohemia. It is said to have been the former execution site of the town of Cvikov. There is a rock lookout on the top with a limited view, obstructed by a mature forest.