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The Witches Night’s Walk
250Kč
An easy evening walk topped with the Walpurgis Night celebration (AKA burning of the Witches) in the countryside outside of Prague.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Experience a popular Czech tradition with local people
- Take a relaxing walk in the spring nature
- Meet like-minded international people
Feel free to bring your dog!
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Hello Discoverers!
Let’s take advantage of the free day on 1st of May and go on an evening walk topped with the Walpurgis Night celebration (AKA burning of the Witches or “pálení čarodějnic”).
This ancient tradition is very popular in the Czech Republic and many other European countries.
On the eve of the 1st of May people gather around large bonfires outside of villages. The roots of this custom come from pagan celebration of spring and exorcism of evil spirits later influenced by the Inquisition.
This year, we will go to the town of Řevnice which holds a record for the highest witches bonfire in the Czech Republic!
LOGISTICS
We will meet in the departure hall of Smíchovské nádraží (Prague – Smíchov train station) at 17:10 on Wednesday afternoon
A photo of the meeting point is below.
Don’t be late our train leaves at 17:33!
A 25-minute train journey will take us to the small town of Dobřichovice on the Berounka river south-west of Prague.
We will walk some 8 km along the river and around 20:00 join locals at the bonfire. There will be stands where you can buy refreshments. The bonfire will be set at 21:00.
You can stay as long as you want, the celebration takes place about 30-min walk from the Řevnice train station with frequent trains to both Prague Smíchov and Hlavní stations.
There is a train every 30 minutes until 23:33. You can buy the ticket from the conductor on the train for about 70 CZK or less with the Prague Lítačka Card.
The last train arrives at the Prague Main Station at 0:09.
DIFFICULTY: Easy to Medium
Around 8 km with cca 100 meters of vertical gain, partly on unpaved trails.
What to bring with you
Comfortable walking shoes, warm jumper or overcoat (it’ll be cold after sunset), optional – camping mat or something similar to sit on.
Water and snack
Cash for refreshments (cards are not accepted at the event)
PRICE: 250 CZK
Includes one-way train fare to Dobřichovice, the organization and planning and myself as your guide.
You will need to buy the train ticket back to Prague by yourself, as per the info above.
Pay online on DP website (Add to Cart -> View Cart -> Checkout)
or just show up and pay in cash, by QR code or benefit vouchers).
Children < 16 years pay 125 CZK (use coupon code ‘child50’ at the checkout or pay on the day)
Use your employee benefit card or vouchers to pay for this trip! The following benefits are accepted:
To learn how to pay for this trip with your Employee benefit card and vouchers go to this page.
I look forward to hiking and BURNING witches with you!
Cheers,
Filip
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