Nature

It is no coincidence that Vilém Kurz, the chairman of the Národní jednota Pošumavská (National Union of the Šumava Region), was one of the co-founders of the Klub českých turistů (Czech Tourist Club) at the end of the 19th century. Thanks to him and his enthusiastic followers, the Pilsen Region can now offer dozens of beautiful hiking trails, and not only in the Šumava.

Bohemian Forest

Curiosities of Nature

Upper Palatinate Forest

The Brdy Mountains

Tips for trips

Trip from Prášily to Modrava

This trip follows a part of the popular Bohemian Forest Ski Highway which, in its total length of over 100 km, connects Železná Ruda and Lipno, and thus practically allows a complete crossing of the mountains. Just put on your cross-country skis and get on the path!

The Vydra Hydroelectric Power Plant

A unique hydroelectric power plant was built under Černé jezero in the middle of the 20th century. You can learn about the history and present-day use of the Bohemian Forest water resources in the permanent exhibition Šumavská energie (The Energy of Bohemian Forest).

The First Bohemian Forest Hydroelectric Power Plant in Čachrov

How was the electrification of the Bohemian countryside done a hundred years ago? One would not guess that it all started thanks to a local parish priest and, at the same time, a member of the Provincial Diet, who initiated the establishment of the Economic Cooperative.

The Museum of Motorcycles and Toys in Kašperské Hory

Take a trip back in time with us to history or your own childhood. One of the largest domestic collections of vintage motorcycles and toys will allow you to do so, at least in part.

Trip along the Mountain Ridge

On this trip, you will make the most of the metres you will have to cover when climbing to the top of Pancíř, one of the most famous mountains in Bohemian Forest. You will spend the following kilometres on a ridge path with nice views and other interesting highlights.

The Museum of Bohemian Forest in Kašperské Hory

In case of bad weather, we recommend a visit to the branch of the Museum of Bohemian Forest in Kašperské Hory, where you can learn a lot about the history of mining in Bohemian Forest, or you can see the local exposition of glassmaking.

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The project ‘Attractive Pilsen Region’ was created using funds from the state budget of the Czech Republic from the program of the Ministry of Regional Development of the Czech Republic.

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