Cycling Around Lake Lipno! (79 km, 724 m elevation)
Asking how many km it is around Lipno? Get ready for a 79 km challenge. A full-day trip with magnificent views where you will cycle around the entire lake and climb over 700 meters.
If you are looking for a cycling trip that combines relaxing sections with a real challenge and rewards you with magnificent views, head to Dreisesselberg. The route starts in Nová Pec and connects two iconic Bohemian Forest cycle paths – the flat Stožec Cycle Path and the historical Schwarzenberg Cycle Path.

The first part follows the Stožec Cycle Path – a roughly 15 km long flat section along the Vltava River. The path is asphalted, safe, and ideal for families with children, in-line skaters, or recreational cyclists. The forest environment offers pleasant shade even in the hot summer, and there are spots to stop by the river or at a rest area along the way.
From Stožec, continue through Nové Údolí to Germany, where a more demanding climb to Dreisesselberg awaits you. At the summit, you will find a restaurant and, most importantly, panoramic views of the Bohemian Forest and the Bavarian Forest. After a short descent back, the route joins a new cycle path across the border to the Rosenauer Monument, which commemorates the builder of the Schwarzenberg Shipping Canal.
From there, continue along the Schwarzenberg Cycle Path, which follows the more than 200-year-old shipping canal. On the route, you will see unique technical monuments – the Jelení Tunnel carved into the rock, the Rossbach Aqueduct, or historical sluices. The path descends slightly the entire way, leads through beautiful landscape, and offers refreshment options. From Jelení, a pleasant asphalt descent awaits you back to Nová Pec.
After a demanding trip, you deserve a rest. Our accommodation for families with children at Lake Lipno is an ideal base for cycling trips. Peace and comfort await you. A large garden, a pool, and a playground are ready for the children. For adults, there is a spacious pergola with a self-service tap and grilling options. When you want to take a break from pedaling, head out on trips in the area, to the beach, or for other experiences with children. Or go for a fresh fish at the fish restaurant.
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Asking how many km it is around Lipno? Get ready for a 79 km challenge. A full-day trip with magnificent views where you will cycle around the entire lake and climb over 700 meters.
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