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Stožec Cycle Path: Train & Bike (3.9–15 km, 0–16 m ↑)
This cycle route is perfect for families with small children – combine a great train trip with swimming in the Vltava River and a short ride almost on the flat.
The surroundings of Lake Lipno offer many different natural and technical monuments. When you go on this cycling trip, you will see both. Plešné Lake lies hidden in the heart of the Bohemian Forest at an altitude of 1,090 meters. On the way, you will also see a part of the Schwarzenberg shipping canal.
To the glacial lake past a unique technical monument
The cycle path to Plešné Lake is one of the most beautiful trips at Lake Lipno. Although it is a medium-difficulty hike with an elevation gain of 410 meters over a distance of 27 km (there and back from Nová Pec), the effort is worth it. You will see a glacial lake and a unique technical monument – the Schwarzenberg Canal.
The route starts in Nová Pec and leads towards Láz. After Láz, there is a climb to the Schwarzenberg Canal. For a while, you will ride along the canal to the aqueduct, where you turn left and climb to Říjiště, where there is a possibility of refreshments. From Říjiště, the path continues to Plešné Lake, where it is possible to lock your bikes and climb to Mount Plechý. The return from Plešné Lake is just a descent through Jelení vrchy back to Nová Pec.
The starting point for this 27 km loop is Nová Pec, which you can easily reach from us in Hůrka by train from the Černá v Pošumaví stop.
TIP: The route from our Apartments Nad rybníky and back to the Fish Restaurant with parameters of 55 km and a 600 m climb is here.
What will you enjoy on this Lake Lipno cycle path?
- Beautiful Bohemian Forest nature – The route leads through picturesque Bohemian Forest forests and offers beautiful views of Lake Lipno and the surrounding landscape.
- Plešné Lake – The destination of the journey, a glacial lake with its characteristic glacial wall and a stone sea. Here you will also enjoy the view of Plechý when the weather is good.
- Schwarzenberg shipping canal – A historic technical work that served for floating timber.
Practical tips for the cycling trip
- Suitable for – Fit cyclists and families with children who are used to longer trips.
- Recommended bike – Mountain or gravel.
- Refreshments: We recommend taking enough drinks and a snack with you. During the trip, however, you will come across many pleasant refreshment stops, especially in the season. In Jelení, you will certainly find something to drink and eat.
Map of the cycle path to Plešné Lake
📍Where to return after a cycling trip?
After a day full of sports performance, you deserve perfect relaxation. Our Apartments Nad rybníky are the ideal base for your active holiday, where you can peacefully recharge your batteries and prepare for your next adventure. With us, you will find comfort, facilities for athletes, and well-deserved peace, but also perfect accommodation for your children. Whether you are planning experiences with children, trips, swimming, or just relaxing days in nature.
Book your stay in time, while options are still available.
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