Czech Hiking Markers System
The Czech Hiking Markers Standard is an international system of hiking markers for tourist trails, used in more countries than any competing standard. The signs and markers can be used in both wilderness and cities. They are internationally well understandable as they grow from the same tradition in other Central European countries. Similar signs are in use in Austria, Germany, Poland and Switzerland.
Arrow signs at the start of two trails - blue and green
Coloured markers throughout the trail accompany the hiker - this is the blue marked trail
Left Turn Marker on a blue trail - marker showing the change of direction of the trail
Cardboard Matrix for a basic marker of 10x10 cm - used by volunteers painting the markers along the trail
Trail blazing or way marking is the practice of marking paths in outdoor recreational areas with signs or markings that follow each other at certain, though not necessarily exactly defined, distances and mark the direction of the trail.
Left turn marker on a blue marked trail in the Czech Republic
Marker of the Voyageur Hiking Trail in Canada
Painted marker in Switzerland
Carved marker – wooden marker using a stylized thistle to mark the Southern Upland Way, Scotland
