The green roof of Europe
Three countries, three cultures, one journey: the border region Lower Bavaria – South Bohemia – Pilsen has a lot to offer. Explore diverse landscapes, beautiful hiking trails and unique adventures. With our interactive map, you can plan both a short day trip and a longer journey by bus and train in the best possible way – for a stress-free experience. Have fun!
Excursion tips
Nature or rather a culture? You can combine your favourite attractions with a little bit of planning. We have collected the most beautiful destinations in the region Lower Bavaria – South Bohemia – Pilsen for you. Let us inspire you.
Großer Arbersee Glacial lake
Prášily Glacial lake
Laka Glacial lake
Black lake Glacial lake
Devil's lake Glacial lake
Vltava Reservoir - the largest Czech reservoir
Bavarian Forest National Park - the oldest German national park
Buchberger Leite in Freyung
Hochfall waterfall near Bodenmais
Šumava National Park - the largest Czech national park
Boubín primeval forest - the most famous Czech primeval forest
Povydří in Antýgl Nature trail
Tříjezerní slať Peat bog near Modrava
Zwiesel City Park
Dreisesselberg (1333m)
Great Arber (1456m)
Great Falkenstein (1315m)
Great Osser (1293m)
Great Rachel (1452m)
Lusen (1373m)
Plöckenstein (1379m)
Silberberg near Bodenmais (955m)
Boubín Observation tower (1362m)
Haidel Observation tower (1167m)
Pancíř Observation tower (1214m)
Poledník Observation tower (1315m)
Svatobor bei Sušice Observation tower (845m)
Zadov Observation tower (1109m)
Bavarian Forest National Park
Let nature be nature. Every year, Germany’s oldest national park attracts countless visitors to the Bavarian Forest. A wildly romantic hilly landscape, a unique diversity of nature and special hiking trails provide pure enthusiasm for young and old. Explore diverse hiking trails, mountain peaks and high moors or visit the animal enclosure and the longest treetop trail in the world.
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Bavarian Forest Nationalpark
Holiday apartments in Freyung-Grafenau and Regen
Tips for trips in FRG Life in FRG Bavarian State Garden Show Freyung Tips for trips in REG Tips for trips for families
Šumava National Park/Bohemian Forest
Granite, gneiss and mica schists make Šumava National Park/Bohemian Forest one of the oldest mountain ranges in Europe, stretching along the southwestern border with Germany and Austria. Wild moors, glacial lakes and rivers provide great adventures in unspoilt wilderness. Hiking, biking or rather a canoe tour? Šumava has a variety of options for every preference.
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Šumava National Park
Tips for Trips in Pilsen district Tips for Trips in South Bohemia district
Bike tours in the border area
You can also explore the border region Lower Bavaria – South Bohemia – Pilsen on a bike. Diverse bike routes for every level are waiting for you. In the interactive map you will find e-bike-charging-stations, repair shops and rental locations.
cycle route planner Bavaria Plan tour here