Šumava - Rother – Strunz Gunnar (2024)

Discover the forests and lakes of Šumava with our compact guide, which offers 51 carefully selected trails. * Between Ostrý and the Vltava Valley. * The hiking guide features 51 detailed routes. * The difficulty of each trail is color-coded (easy = blue, medium = red, hard = black). * Detailed hiking maps at scales of 1:25,000 and 1:200,000. * Clear elevation profiles. * GPS data available for download. ***** Explore Šumava and the Bavarian Forest, the largest contiguous forested areas of a mountainous character in Central Europe. The region is home to many unique natural wonders, including the highest mountain in Šumava, Plechý, standing at 1,378 meters. It is also one of six Czech biosphere reserves recognized under the UNESCO international program. Limited public access from the end of World War II until 1990 allowed for the preservation of extensive, untouched natural areas in Šumava. Discover the glacial lakes, mysterious marshes, and dense forests that give the landscape an enigmatic aura. In this mystical atmosphere, history intertwines with natural treasures, including the ruins of villages abandoned during the Cold War. The tourist infrastructure in the area is highly developed, allowing visitors to comfortably...