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Czech Republic
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Jihočeský kraj

Source of the Moldau – Iron Curtain border at Bučina loop from Kvilda

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Czech Republic
Southwest
Jihočeský kraj

Source of the Moldau – Iron Curtain border at Bučina loop from Kvilda

Moderate

4.4

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Source of the Moldau – Iron Curtain border at Bučina loop from Kvilda

04:31

16.3km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Národní park Šumava

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

105 m

Church of St. Stephen, Kvilda

Highlight • Religious Site

The old photo shows little change in the town center

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2

6.13 km

source of the Moldau

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From a rather inconspicuous hole in the earth emerges the Warm Vltava, one of the two source rivers of the longest Czech watercourse.

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3

6.16 km

Right at the source of the Vltava

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6.94 km

A trip across the border is worthwhile. A diverse area, well signposted with boards and information in three languages. A border line here is not something that separates two peoples, but something that unites two peoples.

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7.68 km

Pod Stráží Rest Area

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6

8.03 km

View of the Bavarian Forest

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Great view, with a dream view of the Alps.
The photo is cloudy with autumnal hues, but the original shot showed the Alps in the background.

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9.67 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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9.73 km

There are several attractions, an inn, a watermill, an iron curtain.

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16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.51 km

5.77 km

3.03 km

Surfaces

13.2 km

2.77 km

345 m

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Highest point (1,250 m)

Lowest point (1,040 m)

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Friday 7 August

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Comments

May 24, 2024,Vltava bron – Oude grens "IJzeren Gordijn rondtocht vanuit Kvilda
Nice hike. Started at the bottom of the skislopes (parking). Just a bit too much tarmac...
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