Path under the Royal Garden, Prague Castle

The path connecting Chotkovy Sady with the Powder Bridge runs above the slope of the Jelení příkop along the southern edge of the Royal Garden.
Part of the surface of the road from the Powder Bridge to the Míčovna was paved with Barchovice gneiss in the 1950s according to the design of architect Pavel Janák. The same method of surface treatment was chosen for the still unmodified sections of the path along the Míčovna and the Orangery up to the newly conceived space between the Fíkovna and the Summer Palace.
The modification applied not only to the body of the new road but also included a number of accompanying elements. The project addressed the repair of adjacent walls, refurbishment of doors, replacements of non-functional door fillings, a new gate to Chotkovy Sady, and a space for flowering plants in the open Orangery. A staircase to the Fíkovna was newly designed, benches and trash bins were installed, and extensive grassy areas were created along the path.
As part of the reconstruction, engineering networks were also renewed or built, such as the distribution of utility water or the installation of public lighting. Additionally, these works included the activation of the Lion Fountain beneath the Stájový dvůr, changes to the drainage of the Míčovna's roof, and the capture of rainwater from the Summer Palace with a slab placed under the surface of the pavement. Particularly the last two modifications contribute to ensuring the stability of the slope of the Jelení příkop and prevent waterlogging of the structures of historical buildings.