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Czech Republic
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Plzeňský kraj

Krkavec Observation Tower – Historic Tar Kiln loop from Plzeň-Bolevec

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Czech Republic
Southwest
Plzeňský kraj

Krkavec Observation Tower – Historic Tar Kiln loop from Plzeň-Bolevec

Moderate

5.0

(2)

16

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Krkavec Observation Tower – Historic Tar Kiln loop from Plzeň-Bolevec

03:33

12.9km

220m

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: May 7, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 874 m for 162 m

Deliveries only

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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37 m

Plzeň-Bolevec Parking Lot

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At the "Plzeň-Bolevec" stop you will find this parking lot, which is also a good starting point for a hike.

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2

638 m

Spejbl and Hurvínek the most famous marionettes by puppeteer Josef Skupa

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3

935 m

Ranch Šídlovák

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Ranch Šídlovák is located in Pilsen, near the exit towards Ledce, Záluží, by the Šídlovského pond, about 150 m from the tram stop No. 4.
It has become home to …

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4

3.67 km

Sytná [Chotíkov]

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5

7.62 km

Krkavec Observation Tower

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The first known plans for the construction of a wooden lookout tower on Krkavec date back to 1893. Today's cylindrical stone tower with an octagonal base has a total height …

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10.3 km

Stone Monuments with Crosses

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Between the road and the hiking trail, a narrow path leads past these two stone monuments.

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11.0 km

Historic Tar Kiln

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Well preserved, it bears witness to the ancient exploitation of this forest.

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11.9 km

Stone Pond (Bolevec)

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The pond was established after 1460 as part of the original medieval layout. Long serving as a fish farm (originally as a rearing carp lift, later transplanted to the Great …

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12.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.23 km

2.34 km

1.46 km

993 m

838 m

Surfaces

6.66 km

2.11 km

1.39 km

1.25 km

1.08 km

366 m

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