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Lake in Šumava National Park – Bučina Border Crossing loop from Malý Polec

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Bike touring routes & trails
Czech Republic
Southwest
Jihočeský kraj

Lake in Šumava National Park – Bučina Border Crossing loop from Malý Polec

Hard

4.7

(3)

17

riders

Lake in Šumava National Park – Bučina Border Crossing loop from Malý Polec

03:45

53.4km

790m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Národní park Šumava

CHKO Šumava

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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27.7 km

Lake in Šumava National Park

Highlight • Lake

One of the most beautiful places through the Sumava.

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2

27.9 km

Traces of a beaver feeding on the lake shore

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31.7 km

Fürstenhut Lodge and Restaurant

Highlight • Mountain Hut

History was written here. Who cares who is right here. Over time, this former village, where only the cemetery, stones of the former church and remains of the wall are left, is completely surrounded by forest.

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32.7 km

Fürstenhut Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

The abandoned village is located a few hundred meters from the German-Czech border in Šumava National Park. The nearest town was Buchwald (Bučina), which no longer exists today. Today the …

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35.6 km

Bučina Border Crossing

Highlight • Historical Site

Be sure to plan a stop here at the inn. You can also pay with euros here. (cash only)

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6

35.8 km

Chapel of the Virgin Mary

Highlight • Religious Site

Bucina Chapel

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36.2 km

8

42.7 km

Kvilda

Highlight • Settlement

Important for cyclists: There are also restaurants here with delicious food. 😀

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53.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.8 km

21.7 km

6.47 km

2.53 km

Surfaces

41.4 km

6.62 km

3.82 km

931 m

662 m

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Highest point (1,190 m)

Lowest point (830 m)

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Sunday 9 August

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