Noviny Pod Ralskem: Hotels and Accommodation

Noviny pod Ralskem lies between the elevations of Lipka and Ralsko on both banks of the Ploučnice. At the eastern edge of the village, the underground outlet of the Průrva Ploučnice is accessible from the bridge over the Ploučnice.

Paths and Routes

A red-marked hiking trail runs through Noviny pod Ralskem, with a branch leading to the Průrva Ploučnice. The red-marked hiking trail also connects Česká Lípa with Liberec. A yellow-marked shortcut makes it possible to walk around Ralsko; cycling route 241 also passes through Noviny pod Ralskem.

Culture and History

The Church of the Holy Trinity continues to be used for religious services and cultural events. Noviny pod Ralskem was founded sometime after 1400; the first written record dates from 1504, when the village was part of the Stráž estate. In the area of Noviny pod Ralskem, nineteen light fortification structures of the vzor 37 type were built in the Ralsko forests between July and September 1938. When hiking through Ralsko, you may come across unfinished fortification bunkers, excavations, and foundation casings.

Nature

At the western edge of Noviny pod Ralskem, a state-protected small-leaved lime tree grows in front of the “U zlaté lípy” restaurant. Skalka is a wooded islet with sandstone rocks.

Winter and Sports

The grass football pitch in Noviny pod Ralskem is open to the public. The first cross-country skiing loop is groomed on the football pitch; it is suitable for parents with children and is approximately 400 m long. The second cross-country skiing loop runs around Skalka, starts at the football pitch, and is approximately 4.3 km long. A third cross-country skiing route leads from Motorest Zlatá lípa via the Srní potok stream to Mimoň.

Other Places

Other places: Prysk, Okrouhlá U Nového Boru, Svojkov, Kvítkov, Stružnice, Jestřebí U České Lípy, Blatce, Holany.

To the higher-level travel overview: Česká Lípa District.