Šumava Mountains Trail: Domažlice - Český Krumlov
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Length: 257 km /
160 miles
Trip rating: Challenging
Highlights: The leaning tower in Domažlice, Lipno Lake, Cistercian Monastery in Vyšší Brod, Rožmberk Castle, Šumava National Park, Baroque Theatre in Český Krumlov (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Šumava is the Czech Republic's largest
National Park and receives the highest degree
of nature protection. Its small, paved roads
allow you to cycle in this area without
using a mountain bike. The route is
challenging, but the length of the daily
cycling is kept short. Dense forests, cool
mountain springs and sweeping hills are all
part of Šumava's natural beauty. This route is
ideal for nature enthusiasts and is also well
balanced by the cultural treasures of the
towns Vyšší Brod, Rožmberk and Český
Krumlov. Coming down from the hills, you join the
Vltava River and pass by the Lipno Reservoir. Finish
in the fairytale, medieval town of Český Krumlov.
| SELF-GUIDED TOUR |
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| Price (based on double occupancy) what's included |
2020 Dates |
| 1490 EUR per person |
Daily from April through October |
| Single supplement: 350 EUR |
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| 15% supplement for single travellers on a self-guided tour* |
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*The car and luggage transfers are calculated based on a minimum of two
people. If you go solo on a self-guided tour, you will pay a 15% tour
supplement to cover the cost of the extra person not going.
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| Road bike or e-bike supplement:
15 EUR / bike / day |
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| GUIDED TOUR |
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| Price (based on double occupancy) what's included |
2020 Dates |
| 2240 EUR per person: Group size 4-7 people |
June 20 - 27 |
| 2040 EUR per person: Group size 8+ people |
August 15 - 22 (includes Chod Celebrations - St. Laurence Pilgrimage) |
Single supplement: 350 EUR
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Contact our partner if you would like to request a custom, guided bicycle tour on different dates |
| Road bike or e-bike supplement:
15 EUR / bike / day |
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Day 1:
Domažlice
Arrival at Domažlice and sightseeing around the town with its valuable protected monument
reserve. The most visited monument is Chodský Castle and the Gothic Dean's Church of the
Nativity of the Virgin from the 13th century with a 56 m high tower that leans 190 cm from
its vertical axis.
Overnight in Domažlice.
Day 2:
Domažlice - Nýrsko (35 km / 22 miles)
The first day of cycling will take you to the town of Nýrsko. You can extend your route here by riding down to the Bavarian town of Furth im Wald (57 km / 35 miles) with its popular annual festival 'The Slaying of the Dragon'. The representation of the traditional
1,000-year-old local legend consists of a dragon show and a parade of 1,400 people in traditional costume with 200 horses.
Overnight in Nýrsko.
Day 3:
Nýrsko – Srní (55 km / 34 miles)
Passing though the largest recreational area of Železná Ruda in central Šumava you can
view the Baroque church of the Virgin Mary with its special bulbous roof. You will finish in
the village of Srní with its typical Šumava architecture and a superb view of the Vydra River
valley, made famous in the work of the Czech writer Klostermann.
Overnight in Srní.
Day 4:
Srní – Lenora (42 km / 26 miles)
Today's route is the most demanding in terms of hills. From the village of Srní the route
leads uphill (16 km) to the village of Kvilda - highest point on the Šumava Mountain Trail
(1147 m). Kvilda is the highest village above sea level in Bohemia. The reward for this long
climb is a 25 km downhill stretch all the way to Lenora in the Vltava River valley.
Overnight in Lenora.
Day 5:
Lenora – Horní Planá (41 km / 26 miles)
Along the Vltava River you will reach the Lipno Reservoir. The 40 km long reservoir is the
result of building a dam on the Vltava and flooding the valley alongside. By the village Nová
Pec you will follow the left side of the reservoir to Horní Planá. The profile of the route has
a more difficult ascent to Český Žleb, after this the ascent is easier to Horní Planá.
Overnight in Horní Planá.
Day 6:
Horní Planá – Vyšší Brod (48 km / 30 miles)
Today you with go through easy terrain (only one large ascent after Frymburk) to Vyšší Brod. Here is one of the oldest monasteries in the Czech Republic, built in the second half
of the 13th century. This monastery area is well preserved and is perched on a rocky
outcrop on the western side of the Vltava. In the past, it was protected by a defense wall
with cylindrical towers, of which only the north and east parts survive today. In addition,
there are other important monuments including the monastery church - Assumption of the
Virgin Mary, built in 1259 and also the Post Museum, which details the history of the postal
system from the 16th century until today.
Overnight in Vyšší Brod.
Day 7:
Vyšší Brod – Rožmberk – Český Krumlov (36 km / 23 miles)
The last day of cycling leads through Rožmberk with its majestic castle and directly above
the Vltava River valley, leading to the jewel of South Bohemia, the town of Český Krumlov
(a UNESCO Heritage Site). Český Krumlov is situated on the banks of the meandering upper
course of the Vltava River. The old town preserves a virtually intact and still vital unparalleled ensemble of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque structures. Among the attractions
are the second largest castle complex in the Czech Republic and the oldest working Baroque theatre in Europe.
Overnight in Český Krumlov.
Day 8:
Český Krumlov
Sightseeing around Český Krumlov is an experience indeed. Český Krumlov also hosts many festivals and cultural events throughout
the year, such as the Five-Petaled Rose Festival or the International Piano Festival. Besides these, we
will be happy to recommend many others.
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