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!
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.
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
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
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
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
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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
Accommodation in the district of Freyung-Grafenau
Accommodation in the district of Regen
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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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