It is called the “green roof“ of Europe.
The tourist region Šumava is extensive, around 120 km long wooded mountain range. It extends along the south-western border of the Czech Republic, Germany and Austria. In 1993 most of its area (the peat-bogs, glacial lakes, remains of primeval forest growths) was proclaimed the National park of Šumava.
Characteristics of the region
The mountains and hills of Šumava together with its untouched nature create ideal conditions for summer tourism and winter stays. In the summer season the tourists have the occasion to discover charming nature, deep forests, calm valleys, mountain meadows, streams and lakes, peat-bogs and meads. The Šumava landscape gives beautiful views of mountain ridges with clear air. Many well-marked tourist footpaths are a great help during walking tours and longer walks in the countryside. In winter Šumava offers mountain resorts with excellent conditions for winter sports. In the surroundings of the centres, such as Železná Ruda, Špičák, Zadov, Churáňov, Nové Hutě or Kvilda, there are several well-kept ski slopes and tracks for cross-country skiing. Valuable historical sights, mainly folk buildings, characteristic for this mountain region, picturesque towns and romantic ruins of the former watch castles can be found on the territory of Šumava.
Transport accessibility
Dense network of main roads and the roads of the European system Praha – Plzeň – Nürnberg, Plzeň – Klatovy – Železná Ruda, Praha – Vimperk – Strážný, Plzeň – Písek – České Budějovice. Main railways: Praha – Plzeň – Cheb, Plzeň – Furth im Wald, Plzeň – České Budějovice and extensive network of regional railways in the Pošumaví area.
