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The southernmost point of the Czech Republic

The route of the trip across the southernmost tip of the Czech Republic takes you into the surroundings of the former settlement of Radvanov. It offers not only a visit to the southernmost point of…

Waterfall of St. Wolfgang

Waterfall of St. Wolfgang is one of the most charming corners of the surroundings of Vyšší Brod and across Lipno Region. The cascade waterfall is made up by the small river of…

Hydroelectric Plant Lipno Visitor Centre

Hydroelectric Plant Lipno is part of the Vltava Cascade. This body of water extends over 50 km2 and presents the largest manmade reservoir in the country - so is rightly called the “South…

Devil's Hoof

The site which translates as Devil’s Hoof can be most easily accessed when taking the blue-marked trail from the dam of Lake Lipno. While on your way, remember to visit a site called Godo…

Godoš Hermitage

Godoš Hermitage is best to access by foot when following the blue marks from the dam of the lake. Along the way, it is recommended to reach the rocky outcrop called Čertovo kopyto (Devil&rsquo…

Medvědí hora (Bear Mountain)

The mountain of Medvědí hora (Bear Mountain, 934 m) near Loučovice is a nice destination for a trip, whether by foot or by mountain bicycle. In addition to Loučovice, the mountain is possible…

Museum of historical radios

As many as 200 pieces of historical radio receivers can be seen when visiting the museum in Hořice na Šumavě. Of these, Radioglob TA 27 made in 1927 is the oldest appliance. Even older is…

on Marta

On the hill above Frymburk (previously named Marterberg and now known as Marta) there is a chapel called Hohe Marte, which translates as Vysoká muka - Mountain Shrine. The chapel was built in…

Čertova stěna (Devil’s Wall)

Čertova stěna (Devil’s Wall) form - along with Mt. Luč - a national nature reserve. It is a rocky outcrop located above the canyon of the River Vltava. The wall consists of a broken mass of…

Dobrá na Šumavě - monument reservation

Dobrá na Šumavě is located between Soumarský most and Stožec. Originally a logger settlement from 1816, today it is a folk open-air museum of Tyrolean timbered houses. The site…

Kapličky - extinct village

Kapličky - a former village that lies on the very border with Austria. Three kilometres from Loučovice as the crow flies, but taking a hiker trail (red/blue marks), it is about 6-7 km to go.  It…

The fishpond of Olšina

The fishpond of Olšina is a unique water work in a beautiful natural setting of what was formerly Boletice Military Zone. The site is virtually an oasis of peace in what was restricted to…

Views from Horní Planá

The town of Horní Planá is located on the southern slopes of the hills of Dobrá Voda (864 m) and Houbový vrch (914 m) which offer a breath-taking view in a southerly…