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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

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

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)

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)

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

House forest chapel near Srní

Animal enclosures & zoos

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

Sports centers

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

Wellness centers

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
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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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