Get to know Prackov through three distinct points of interest: a geological site in the forest, the medieval castle of Drábovna on the hiking trail, and an annual pilgrimage. When planning your stay, it helps to keep these topics separate. The site is near the Chapel of Our Lady; Drábovna is on the hiking trail from Prackov to Kozákov, while the pilgrimage has its own event context. This lets you plan your stay according to whether you are mainly interested in geology, history or local tradition.

Geological Site and Chapel

The Prackov geological site lies about 200 m west of the chapel in Prackov, in the forest west of the road from Prackov to Vesec pod Kozákovem. The chapel is designated as a cultural monument. This brings together two perspectives: the geological site and the chapel’s cultural heritage.

Access to the site is unrestricted; you can drive to within 250 m of it. Check local conditions before you arrive.

Drábovna: Castle on the Hiking Trail

The small medieval castle of Drábovna stood on a sandstone rock formation. Its wooden structure spanned the gaps between the individual rocks. Understanding the site therefore involves both its medieval history and the relationship between the rock formation and the construction method. Drábovna is on the hiking trail from Prackov to Kozákov, adding a specific hiking connection to the cultural aspect.

At Drábovna, the medieval castle, sandstone and wooden structure shape the way the site’s history is viewed. The chapel, by contrast, is notable for its designation as a cultural monument. This distinction can help you choose: would you like to get to know a place primarily through its construction and rock formation, or through its heritage designation? The hiking trail from Prackov to Kozákov is the specific route to consider if you plan to include Drábovna.

Pilgrimage and Events

The traditional Old Bohemian pilgrimage in Prackov is prepared annually on the grassy area by the chapel. The arrangements may vary from one edition to another. Stalls selling traditional products were planned for the 16th renewed Old Bohemian Prackov Pilgrimage in 2026; refreshments and homemade specialties were also announced. This information applies to that edition. If you would like to plan your trip around the pilgrimage, check the dates and program for the relevant edition.

The pilgrimage adds a recurring tradition to the geological and historical points of interest. Its annual preparation site by the chapel gives the event a specific connection to Prackov; however, you should not assume that the offerings announced for the 2026 edition will be part of the program in other years. This makes it clear which aspects belong to local tradition and which are tied to a particular edition.

Plan Your Stay and Accommodation

When looking for a hotel in Prackov, you can start by choosing your main interest: the geological site and chapel, Drábovna on the hiking trail, or the pilgrimage in a particular year. If you are traveling for the pilgrimage, plan according to the program for that edition.

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See the regional travel overview: Semily District.