Discover Toušice: Baroque Bridge, Nature and Trails

Toušice brings together a stone Baroque bridge and an archaeological fortification site with hiking trails and nature along the Vavřinec stream. For planning your trip, architectural history, Toušické prahy and outdoor activities go hand in hand – from a short hike to the Toušická Cascade, which is intended for experienced canoeists.

Toušice at a glance

• Stone bridge: five vaulted arches; a Baroque bridge dating from the second half of the 17th century or around 1700, listed as an immovable cultural monument in the Czech Republic.
• Trmalova Fortress: an archaeological find and remains site on a rocky promontory above the Vavřinec stream.
• Hiking: The short, easy Vlčím dolem route runs from Zásmuky to Toušice and takes about 1.5 hours.
• Toušické prahy: located southeast of Toušice along the Vavřinec stream and accessible via KČT hiking trail No. 6082, marked yellow, between Toušice and Zásmuky.
• CKH13 cycling route: It runs from Toušice to Zásmuky along the yellow KČT marking, passing around Toušické prahy and the stone bridge. In February 2026, it was described as suitable for cycling; route conditions may change.

Bridge and fortress: distinct cultural themes

The five vaulted arches give the stone Baroque bridge its distinctive form. Its construction is dated either to the second half of the 17th century or to around 1700. As a listed immovable cultural monument, it offers a tangible point of interest for a stay focused on architecture and history.

At Trmalova Fortress, by contrast, the terrain defines the site: it stands on a rocky promontory above the Vavřinec stream. On the opposite side, a deep ditch cut into the rock protects the site. Its location and the cut in the rock give the fortress site its own character; it is also an archaeological find and remains site. Thus, Toušice brings together a distinctive bridge and an archaeological site as two different cultural themes.

Hiking, nature and cycling

Vlčím dolem is a short, easy hiking route from Zásmuky to Toušice. The route is listed as taking about 1.5 hours – an approximate duration to help you plan a hike. Toušické prahy offer a different focus: they lie southeast of Toušice along the Vavřinec and can be reached via KČT hiking trail No. 6082, marked yellow, between the two towns.

Rare aquatic animals live in the pools at Toušické prahy. These include bullhead, stone loach, burbot and brown trout. These species offer a tangible connection to the nature theme; the stream and pools thus complement the area's architectural and archaeological attractions with another perspective.

The routes described offer a clear choice between hiking and cycling: Vlčím dolem is the short, easy hiking route, with an approximate duration of 1.5 hours. CKH13 is the cycling route between Toušice and Zásmuky, following the yellow marking around Toušické prahy and the stone bridge. It was described as suitable for cycling in February 2026; as route conditions may change, check the route status before setting out.

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Frequently asked questions about Toušice

Who is the descent of the Toušická Cascade intended for?

The descent is rated WW IV and is intended for experienced canoeists.

Go to the main travel overview: Kolín District.