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
Glacial lake Laka
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 Waterfall
Nature experience "Rißloch waterfalls" 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)
Neuschönau treetop walk observation tower
Boubín observation tower (1362m)
Brotjacklriegel observation tower
Freyung observation tower
Haidel observation tower (1167m)
Kadernberg observation tower
Lookout tower Kurzova věž
Oberfrauenwald observation tower
Oberkreuzberg observation tower
Pancíř lookout tower (1214m)
Poledník lookout tower (1315m)
Svatobor observation tower near Sušice (845m)
Zadov observation tower (1109m)
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
House forest chapel near Srní
Bavarian Forest Animal Park Lohberg
Animal enclosure (wolves, lynxes, primeval cattle, wild horses) and Haus zur Wildnis at 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
Kubova Huť - the highest Czech railroad station (995m)
Kvilda - the highest Czech municipality (1065m)
Bikepark Geisskopf
Bike Arena Arberland
Bikepark Špičák
Bikepark Lipno
Freyung ice rink
Waldkirchen ice rink
Cross-country skiing center Bretterschachten
Finsterau cross-country skiing center
Ski center Mitterdorf
Ski center Lipno
Fürstlich Hohenzollernsche ARBER-BERGBAHN e.K., Bayerisch Eisenstein
Lyžařský areál/ Ski center Nad nádražím-Belveder, Železná Ruda
Lyžařský areál/ Samoty ski center, Železná Ruda
Skiareál / Ski center Pancíř, Špičák u Železné Rudy
Skiareál/ Ski center Alpalouka, Špičák u Železné Rudy
Lyžařský areál/ Ski center Weissova louka, Špičák u Železné Rudy
Skiareál/ Ski center Nýrsko
Skiareál/ Ski center Kašperské Hory
Skiareál/ Ski center Kvilda
Spa 1
Europa Therme
Johannesbad Therme
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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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
Excursion tips in the district of Freyung-Grafenau Life in the district of Freyung-Grafenau Landesgartenschau Furth im Wald Excursion tips in the district of Regen Excursion tips for families in the district of Regen

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
Excursion tips in the Pilsen region Excursion tips in the South Bohemia region
