Šumava route packed with adventure/From bison to trail

Loučovice

Level of difficulty
medium
surface
90% Asphalt, 10% Forest path
Type of bike
gravel, MTB, e-bike
Refreshments
8x on the route
Distance
31,8 km
Duration
2:28 hrs

route description

Šumava route packed with adventure/From bison to trail
If you don't mind longer climbs and take delight in unusual views of Lipno, set off on a new cycle path along Čertovy proudy to Vyšší Brod. Even though you will go gently downhill for the first two kilometres and admire the gorgeous Vltava riverbed, this route will also take you to the peaks. From Vyšší Brod you will climb slowly but for a long time through Přířez and Malšín up to Hodslavský vrch. When going downhill, you should stop at the adjacent fence. Who would have expected to meet bison in Lipno? The prize for one virtually endless hill will be a long downhill ride from Kramolín back to Loučovice. Along the way, you will find the best that Lipno's catering services have on offer. Whether it's the Stodola Restaurant together with the Povidloň Confectioner's on the Lipno square or Vojen Smíšek's stall Shot and Sparks. On the way down the hill, you will surely agree with us that the little bit of hard work was worth it.
Distance
31,8 km
Duration
2:28 hrs
elevation +
515 m
highest point
907 m
lowest point
553 m

stops along the route

tips from locals and out-of-towners

Devil's Wall

Devil's Wall

Natural rock formation

Bison preserve

Bison preserve

Natural breeding

Treetop Walkway

Treetop Walkway

Vantage point / lookout tower

Lipno water lift

Lipno water lift

Attraction

Lipno marina

Lipno marina

Technical point of interest

Viewing platform

Viewing platform

Attraction

Lipno I hydroelectric plant

Lipno I hydroelectric plant

Technical point of interest

Chapel of St. Procopius

Chapel of St. Procopius

Cultural monument

Kavárna Čertova stěna

Kavárna Čertova stěna

Café

Restaurace Inge

Restaurace Inge

Restaurant

Kemp pod Hrází

Kemp pod Hrází

Buffet, Camp

Malšínská Hospůdka

Malšínská Hospůdka

Bar

Bistro Kramec

Bistro Kramec

Buffet

Kafé MOLO

Kafé MOLO

Café, Restaurant

Fruitisimo

Fruitisimo

Fast food

Shots & Sparks espresso bar

Shots & Sparks espresso bar

Fast food, espresso bar

Train - Vyšší Brod, Monastary

Train - Vyšší Brod, Monastary

Train - Loučovice

Train - Loučovice

Train - Loučovice, Prokop stop

Train - Loučovice, Prokop stop

Train - Lipno nad Vltavou

Train - Lipno nad Vltavou

Bus - Vyšší Brod, monastery

Bus - Vyšší Brod, monastery

Bus - Loučovice

Bus - Loučovice

Bus - Lipno nad Vltavou, chair lift

Bus - Lipno nad Vltavou, chair lift

Bus - Malšín, Větrná

Bus - Malšín, Větrná

Chair lift - Lipno nad Vltavou, parking lot

Chair lift - Lipno nad Vltavou, parking lot

Lanovka - Lipno nad Vltavou, Promenádní

Lanovka - Lipno nad Vltavou, Promenádní

Inge tour boat and raft rental shop

Inge tour boat and raft rental shop

charging, service, rental shop

Intersport Rent

Intersport Rent

charging, service, rental shop