Geopark Český ráj, UNESCO Global Geopark in the Hradec Králové, Liberec and Central Bohemian regions, Czech Republic

Geopark Český ráj is a protected area featuring sandstone towers, volcanic formations, and layered sedimentary rocks across northern Bohemia. The landscape shows a remarkable variety of geological structures created by ancient geological processes spanning millions of years.

The sandstone formations are remnants of a Cretaceous sea that covered the area. Later, during the Miocene about 17 to 16 million years ago, volcanoes such as Trosky, Vyskeř and Zebín were active. The protected landscape area Český ráj was declared in 1955 as the first in the Czech Republic, and the geopark was registered in 2007 and joined the UNESCO Global Geoparks network in 2015.

The name Český ráj, "Bohemian Paradise", came into use in the 19th century for this sandstone landscape between Turnov, Jičín and Železný Brod. The geopark is run as a public benefit company seated in Turnov, and its mission is to involve the inhabitants of the surrounding towns and villages in caring for the geological and historical heritage while developing gentle tourism.

Several marked hiking trails of varying difficulty levels guide visitors through the main geological attractions across the territory. Surrounding towns offer public transportation connections, making it easy to organize visits to the different parts of the protected area.

The territory lies at the intersection of three distinct geological regions, creating an exceptional concentration of varied natural monuments. This geological convergence produces a rare landscape where multiple rock types and formations appear closely together.