Highlight • Forest
Šumava Protected Landscape Area
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CHKO Šumava
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Matthias VB
June 13, 2026
Hiking
(The Bohemian Forest) is a vast protected landscape area in southwestern Czech Republic.
It is the largest contiguous forest and nature reserve in Central Europe, famous for its pristine primeval forests, mysterious peat bogs, glacial lakes, and the iconic Boubín mountain (1362 m).
It is the largest contiguous forest and nature reserve in Central Europe, famous for its pristine primeval forests, mysterious peat bogs, glacial lakes, and the iconic Boubín mountain (1362 m).
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 640 m
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