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Nationalpark Sumava

The green roof of Europe

Three countries, three cultures, one journey: the border region of Lower Bavaria – South Bohemia – Pilsen has a lot to offer. Diverse landscapes, beautiful hiking trails and unique adventures are waiting to be discovered. With our interactive map, you can plan both a short day trip and a longer journey by bus and train – for a stress-free experience. Have fun!

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Excursion tips

Nature or culture? Perhaps your favorite attractions can be easily combined with a little planning. We have collected the most beautiful excursion destinations in the border region of Lower Bavaria – South Bohemia – Pilsen for you. Let us inspire you.

Lakes & other natural sights

Glacier lake Großer Arbersee

Laka glacial lake

Prášily glacial lake

Glacial lake Schwarzer See

Glacier lake Teufelssee

Vltava Reservoir - the largest Czech reservoir

Dreiburgensee Thurmannsbang

Bavarian Forest National Park - the oldest German national park

Buchberger Leite in Freyung

High waterfall near Bodenmais

Šumava National Park - the largest Czech national park

Boubín primeval forest - the most famous Czech primeval forest

Povydří nature trail in Antýgl

Tříjezerní slať peat bog near Modrava

Zwiesel City Park

Saußbachklamm Waldkirchen

Mountains & observation towers

Dreisesselberg (1333m)

Großer Arber (1456m)

Großer Falkenstein (1315m)

Großer Osser (1293m)

Great Rachel (1452m)

Lusen (1373m)

Plöckenstein (1379m)

Silberberg near Bodenmais (955m)

Boubín observation tower (1362m)

Haidel observation tower (1167m)

Pancíř lookout tower (1214m)

Poledník lookout tower (1315m)

Svatobor observation tower near Sušice (845m)

Zadov observation tower (1109m)

Neuschönau treetop walk

Kadernberg observation tower

Bread jacket bar

Oberfrauenwald observation tower

Oberkreuzberg observation tower

Freyung observation tower

Castles, palaces & museums

Finsterau Open-Air Museum

Frauenau Glass Museum

Hunting Land River Museum at Wolfstein Castle in Freyung

Kašperk Castle

Velhartice Castle

Kunžvart castle ruins near Strážný

Vimperk Castle

Catacombs Klatovy

Železná Ruda Environmental Center

Animal enclosures & zoos

Bavarian Forest Animal Park Lohberg

Animal enclosure (wolves, lynx, primeval cattle, wild horses) and wildlife house in the Falkenstein National Park Center

Animal enclosure (wolves, brown bears, lynxes, etc.) at the Lusen National Park Center

Animal enclosure (deer, lynx) and nature trail at the Kvilda visitor center

Animal enclosure (wolves) and nature trail at the Srní Visitor Center

Other interesting places

Kubova Huť - the highest Czech railroad station (995m)

Kvilda - the highest Czech municipality (1065m)

Ski center Mitterdorf

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Bavarian Forest National Park

Let nature be nature. Every year, Germany’s oldest national park attracts countless visitors to the Bavarian Forest. A wild and romantic hilly landscape, unique natural diversity and special hiking trails provide pure excitement for young and old. Explore varied hiking trails, mountain peaks and high moors or visit the animal enclosure and one of the longest treetop trails in the world.

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Bavarian Forest National Park
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Šumava National Park

Granite, gneiss and mica schist – the Šumava National Park is one of the oldest mountain ranges in Europe and stretches along the south-western border with Germany and Austria. High moors, glacial lakes and rivers make for a special adventure in boundless nature. Hiking, cycling or would you prefer a canoe tour? The Šumava National Park has something to offer for every preference.

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Šumava National Park
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