Prague Off The Beaten Path Tips by Eugenetheduck

Mushroom picking just out of town

If you have a car there are many places just outside Prague that you can go mushroom hunting. One place, accessed by following the same road you would take to Kutna Hora, until you pass by a town called Mukarov..then head south into the reserve.

Mushroom picking is a very popular Czech activity, with most natives able to recognise the edible varieties. Even in late October you can find a basket full in a couple of hours...the difficulty being able to see them against fallen autumn leaves!

One danger though are the wild boar. They are huge beasts and they can be aggressive when they have young. You will see signs that they have been there even if you don't see the animals themselves. You will also notice the boar hunter huts.

Zizka statue on Vitkov Hill

Situated in Zizkov is Vitkov Hill - it is infamous for bloody battles and it's namesake Zizka. The statue at the top of the hill commemorates Zizka's victory here in 1420 against the crusaders. It is the largest equestrian statue in the world. You can walk to it from Jiriho z Prodebrad metro station. Walk towards the baby tower down hill until Vitkov hill, the statue is at the top of the hill. Once at the top of Vitkov the views are fantastic and the statue measuring 9 metres is impressive. A small version of this statue can be found in the Hussite Museum in Tabor.