Needless to say, the Mácha Path (Máchova cesta) begins in Mělník, at the observation point just below Mělník Chateau. The path then leads you across Podolí and along the vineyards and the garden plots all the way to Chloumek. From there it takes you to Lhotka, through Liščí Rokle. You can get here by train, of course, the local train running on the Mšeno-Mělník route. The railway winds along Pšovka stream, and this will save you seven kilometers, however, in this way you will also miss the view from Chloumek overlooking the Polabí Region and the relatively large mountain range of České středohoří. As 
soon as Lhotka starts fading in the distance, the local train begins its ascent up the surrounding hills, we will, however, direct our steps up the Pšovka stream. Just by the pond in Velká Lhotka, the tall jagged sandstone rock-faces come into sight and on our tour we will be able to appreciate many such a sight. Near the Štampach farmstead, a red footpath takes you along the crest with the recently established pond lying in the open just below. Go past the former mill called Kroužek and you will get to the Harasovská pool (Harasovská tůň) and from there on, the trail leads through the rocks, past the rock dwelling, above which there stood a little castle. Above the stream there once stood a mill of the name Bloodmill (Krvomlýn), which is emblazoned with legends. Wandering further on through the valley, we will pass Mlčeň, another mill, which gave the grounds for the setting of Mácha´s Cikáni. If we pass the cabins and huts, belonging to Harakoko - a tramp settlement from the 30s - lodged neatly upon the sandstone rocks above, shortly after we will set foot on the threshold of the Kokořín Valley (Kokořínský důl). This is where you can find the tavern U Grobiána, infamous for its uncommonly hospitable staff – this is not only the first refreshment point on our way but also the first chance for taking a shortcut – the red footpath splits into two here. The Mácha Path (Máchova cesta) continues straight on through the Kokořín valley (Kokořínský důl), pass the pond Kačírek – and those whose feet are sore already can catch the train in Mšeno. All you need to do is take the red footpath curving right through Kočičina, an intact valley, gradually turning into a rocky canyon.
The Mácha Path will further take you to the one-time restaurant and an open air swimming pool, currently lying in ruins – which is not the case of Kokořín Castle, built in the first half of the 14th century. The castle was a dilapidated romantic ruin in Mácha’s times - its today’s appearance, however, dates back to the years from 1911-18 when it was renovated. A guided tour of this castle, which was heavily damaged during the Hussite Wars, renovated in 1911-18, nationalized in 1948 and proclaimed a National Cultural Landmark in 2001, is a closure to our covering the first third of the Mácha Path. The second third will be discussed later. Nothing remains but to get home – a green footpath begins right at the crossroads below the castle and near the former wine restaurant that will lead your steps four kilometers, across various observation points overlooking Kokořín Valley, all the way to Mšeno, where you can catch the train or bus either to Mělník or Mladá Boleslav. Finally, those who wish to know will certainly be pleased to find out that they have covered some 22 kilometers.