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Europe’s Green Roof
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 easily plan both a short day trip and a longer journey by bus and train—for a stress-free experience. Have fun!
Suggestions for Day Trips
Nature or culture? With a little planning, you might be able to easily combine your favorite attractions. We’ve put together a list of the most beautiful destinations in the Lower Bavaria–South Bohemia–Pilsen border region for you. Let yourself be inspired.
Großer Arbersee Glacial Lake
Laka Glacial Lake
Prášily Glacial Lake
Schwarzer See Glacial Lake
Teufelssee Glacial Lake
Moldau Reservoir—the largest reservoir in the Czech Republic
Dreiburgensee, Thurmannsbang
Bavarian Forest National Park—Germany's oldest national park
Buchberger Leite in Freyung
Hochfall Waterfall
"Rißloch Waterfalls" Nature Experience Near Bodenmais
Šumava National Park—the largest national park in the Czech Republic
Boubín Primeval Forest—the most famous Czech primeval forest
Povydří Nature Trail in Antýgl
Tříjezerní slať Peat Bog near Modrava
Zwiesel City Park
Saußbach Gorge, Waldkirchen
Dreisesselberg (1,333 m)
Großer Arber (1,456 m)
Großer Falkenstein (1,315 m)
Großer Osser (1,293 m)
Great Rachel (1,452 m)
Lusen (1,373 m)
Plöckenstein (1,379 m)
Silberberg near Bodenmais (955 m)
Neuschönau Tree-Top Trail Observation Tower
Boubín Observation Tower (1,362 m)
Brotjacklriegel Observation Tower
Freyung Observation Tower
Haidel Observation Tower (1,167 m)
Kadernberg Observation Tower
Kurzova věž Observation Tower
Oberfrauenwald Observation Tower
Oberkreuzberg Observation Tower
Pancíř Observation Tower (1,214 m)
Poledník Observation Tower (1,315 m)
Svatobor Observation Tower near Sušice (845 m)
Zadov Observation Tower (1,109 m)
Finsterau Open-Air Museum
Frauenau Glass Museum
Hunting, Land, and River Museum at Wolfstein Castle in Freyung
Kašperk Castle
Velhartice Castle
Kunžvart Castle Ruins near Strážný
Vimperk Castle
Klatovy Catacombs
Železná Ruda Environmental Center
Hauswald Chapel near Srní
Lohberg Bavarian Forest Zoo
Animal Enclosures (wolves, lynx, aurochs, wild horses) and the "House of the Wilderness" at the Falkenstein National Park Center
Animal Enclosure (wolves, brown bears, lynx, and others) 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
Kubova Huť—the highest-elevation railway station in the Czech Republic (995 m)
Kvilda—the highest-elevation municipality in the Czech Republic (1,065 m)
Geisskopf Bike Park
Arberland Bike Arena
Špičák Bike Park
Lipno Bike Park
Freyung Ice Rink
Waldkirchen Ice Rink
Bretterschachten Cross-Country Skiing Center
Finsterau Cross-Country Skiing Center
Mitterdorf Ski Center
Lipno Ski Center
Fürstlich Hohenzollernsche ARBER-BERGBAHN e.K., Bayerisch Eisenstein
Nad nádražím-Belveder Ski Resort, Železná Ruda
Samoty Ski Resort/Ski Center, Železná Ruda
Pancíř Ski Resort / Ski Center, Špičák near Železná Ruda
Alpalouka Ski Resort/Ski Center, Špičák near Železná Ruda
Weissova Louka Ski Resort/Ski Center, Špičák near Železná Ruda
Nýrsko Ski Resort/Ski Center
Kašperské Hory Ski Resort/Ski Center
Kvilda Ski Resort/Ski Center
Thermal Bath 1
Europa Therme
Johannesbad Thermal Baths
Karoli World, Waldkirchen
OREA Resort Horizont, Železná Ruda
Wellness Hotel Frymburk, Frymburk
Amenity Hotel & Resort Lipno, Lipno nad Vltavou
Wellness Aurora, Třeboň
Sauna Oasis, Freyung
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Scenes from the Border Region
Bavarian Forest National Park
Let nature be nature. Every year, Germany’s oldest national park draws countless visitors to the Bavarian Forest. A wild and romantic hilly landscape, unique biodiversity, and special hiking trails delight visitors of all ages. Explore varied hiking trails, mountain peaks, and raised bogs, or visit the wildlife enclosure and one of the longest treetop trails in the world.
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Bavarian Forest National Park
Accommodations in the Freyung-Grafenau District
Accommodations in the Regen District
Day Trip Ideas in the Freyung-Grafenau District Life in the Freyung-Grafenau District State Garden Show in Furth im Wald Day Trip Ideas in the Regen District Day Trip Ideas for Families in the Regen District
Šumava National Park/Bohemian Forest
Granite, gneiss, and mica schist—the Šumava/Böhmerwald National Park is considered one of the oldest mountain ranges in Europe and stretches along the southwestern border with Germany and Austria. Raised bogs, glacial lakes, and rivers offer a unique adventure in boundless nature. Hiking, biking, or perhaps a canoe trip? The Šumava/Böhmerwald National Park has something to offer for every preference.
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Šumava National Park
Day Trip Ideas in the Pilsen Region Day Trip Ideas in the South Bohemia Region
