Stairs to Boubín Lookout Tower – Picnic Shelter in CHKO Šumava loop from Zátoň-Boubín

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Stairs to Boubín Lookout Tower – Picnic Shelter in CHKO Šumava loop from Zátoň-Boubín

Hard

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hikers

Stairs to Boubín Lookout Tower – Picnic Shelter in CHKO Šumava loop from Zátoň-Boubín

06:19

21.2km

640m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

národní přírodní rezervace Boubínský prales

CHKO Šumava

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.33 km

Ancient Spruce Tree in Boubínský Prales

Highlight • Natural Monument

Oldest national parks in Europe.

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6.73 km

Hunting Lodge and Chapel of St. Hubert

Highlight • Historical Site

8.44 km

Boubín Summit and Observation Tower

Highlight • Summit

ATTENTION! The tower has been closed and shut for over a year.

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8.54 km

Boubín Observation Tower (1,362 m)

Highlight • Viewpoint

9.11 km

Stairs to Boubín Lookout Tower

Highlight • Trail

11.7 km

Picnic Shelter in CHKO Šumava

Highlight • Rest Area

21.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

3.63 km

2.62 km

141 m

Surfaces

8.39 km

4.33 km

3.98 km

2.50 km

1.99 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,340 m)

Lowest point (830 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

12°C

-4°C

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Comments

October 29, 2021,Von Kubova Huť rund um den Nationalpark 🚶‍♀️🐕

Today my tour went into the alleged jungle. It was a nice autumn round, but I didn't see any jungle. There were only a few old spruce trees.
Unfortunately, I couldn't go to the tower either, as only card payments (none included) or an SMS procedure (somehow didn't work) were possible

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