Through virgin nature to the Olšina Pond
The trip combines a bike ride through the virgin countryside of the military training area Boletice with a rest by the Lipno reservoir.
Český Krumlov - Hodňov (by train)
The train journey from Český Krumlov to Hodňov takes 39 minutes, the stop is located close to the pond and the Olšina nature trail. (You can extend your trip by about 8 km if you take the train to Horní Plané and from there go to Olšina and Krumlov).
Olšina
Olšina Lake with an area of 138 hectares is one of the highest fish breeding and propagation ponds in the Czech Republic. Its existence is documented by the first written mention from 1458. On its shore there is a fishing bastion with an exhibition about South Bohemian fish farming. Refreshments are available in the Olšina recreational resort, where you will also find a new information centre and the start of a new 7.3 km long nature trail through real Šumava wetlands, peat bogs and adjacent biotopes. From Olšina, you will then continue on your bike on the 1255 to Hodňov and from there on the 1254 to Horní Planá.
Polná na Šumavě
In Polná, take cycle path No. 1255, which will lead you to Olšina pond. Continue along the cycle path No. 1255 to Hodňov and from there along No. 1254 to Horní Planá.
- Church of St. Martin in Polná na Šumavě - original structure from the end of the 13th century (presbytary, nave, and tower come from this time). The northern side chapel, used as a sacristy is from 1488. Renaissance reconstruction in 1653.
Boletice
From Kájov continue through the village of Boletice, the military training area, of the same name to Polná na Šumavě.
Kájov
Kájov is considered one of the oldest Marian pilgrimage sites in the Czech Republic, the first mention dates back to 1263. The area of the late Gothic Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary consists of a uniquely preserved set of buildings from various periods, including the rectory, the Chapel of the Death of the Virgin Mary, the Chapel of St. John of Nepomuk and the cemetery.
Petráškův dvůr
In the stretch between Kájov and Petráškový dvůr (with the caravan park), watch out for cars. Although the whole route is on the road, only this section is more frequented by cars. To the finish in Český Krumlov you continue on cycle route No. 1047.
Český Krumlov
- nature
- sights
- sport
- suitable for children
- refreshments en route
If you don't like cycling
Non-cyclists can take the route there and back by train or car. The Olšina nature trail is accessible all year round and in winter, when there’s snow, you can pack cross-country skis. Near the visitor center there’s a starting point for a ski trail.