The Mácha's region inspired not only poets, but all visitors

The region below Bezděz charmed and inspired not only the famous romantic poet Karel Hynek Mácha but also the writer Karolína Světlá.

The Mácha´s Region is a popular recreational area particularly thanks to its varied landscape. It attracts hiking lovers, cyclists and history enthusiasts alike. The character of the landscape is predominantly marked with lakes, of which Mácha´s Lake is the most famous and biggest. Others include Hamr pond and the Holany ponds. A number of castles and chateaus tell the rich history of this area. The dominating feature of the region is the ruin of Bezděz castle, built by Přemysl Ottokar II in the 13th century

The Mácha´s Region consists of the following tourist sub-regions: Mácha´s Lake, Kokořínsko, Ralsko, Dubské Švýcarsko and Českolispko. Every tourist areas are referred to by their specific tourist offer, but one thing have shared. Visitors of the Region also have the opportunity to visit cultural and historical sights.

Mácha´s Lake - water sports center and a summer holiday

Mácha´s Region is particularly popular in the summer season. It offers its visitors the biggest and most popular lake of the Liberec Region, Mácha´s Lake. Each year it provides refreshment and recreation to thousands of visitors. In its surroundings there are many marked footpaths and cycle paths. The most well known destinations in this area are Doksy and Staré Splavy, which are starting points for trips to both nearby and faraway places.

The area of Ralsko, a former military zone, is especially popular with cyclists and in-line skaters.

The Mácha´s Region is spiritual place

The Pilgrimage Trail will show you the unique religious buildings of the region. Of the eight unique pilgrimage sites belong the Basilica of St. Lawrence and St. Zdislava in Jablonné v Podještědí and the Augustinian monastery in Česká Lípa, where the Museum and Gallery of National History and Geography is also located.

Looking for accommodation?

The The Mácha´s Region offers its visitors a wide choice of accommodation – here you will find camps, chalets, cottages, guesthouses and hotels of all categories. You can obtain more information about accommodation or recommended trips in the tourist information centres of the The Mácha´s Region, for example in Česká Lípa, Staré Splavy, Doksy, Dubá or Mšeno.