Hiking · Šumava a Lipno
Pramen Vltavy
Kvilda
The source of the Vltava marks the beginning of the longest river in Bohemia, which flows from here for hundreds of kilometres all the way to the Elbe. The tended spring, with its wooden enclosure and nature trail, lies on the slope of Černá hora amid peatland scenery a few kilometres from Kvilda. The path there follows wooden boardwalks across protected bogs with typical Šumava flora. Kvilda, the highest-situated village in Czechia, is an ideal starting point for both hiking and cross-country skiing, with comfortable accommodation.
More attractions in the Šumava a Lipno region
HikingStezka korunami stromů Lipno
Lipno nad Vltavou
An accessible treetop walkway above Lake Lipno with a tower and slide, fun for the whole family.
HikingČerné jezero
Železná Ruda
The largest glacial lake in the Šumava, beneath the steep cirque wall of Jezerní hora.
HikingBoubínský prales
Kubova Huť
One of the oldest primeval forests in Central Europe, with centuries-old trees on the slopes of Boubín.
Lookout towerPoledník (rozhledna)
Prášily
A 37-metre lookout tower on the Šumava ridge with a 360-degree view of the border mountains.