Upper Vltava River – Old Castle Ruin (Strážný) loop from Horní Vltavice
Upper Vltava River – Old Castle Ruin (Strážný) loop from Horní Vltavice
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Upper Vltava River – Old Castle Ruin (Strážný) loop from Horní Vltavice
05:04
16.8km
530m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 21, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through protected areas
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CHKO Šumava
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
486 m
Upper Vltava River
Highlight • River
1.14 km
Zlatá stezka
Archaeological Site
6.78 km
Wooden Sculptures and Pond in Šumava National Park
Highlight • Structure
Highly recommended for beginners!
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7.51 km
Picnic Bench with Waste Bin
Highlight • Rest Area
7.98 km
Nice forest and rooty trail
Highlight • Trail
8.62 km
Old Castle Ruin (Strážný)
Highlight • Castle
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9.58 km
View over meadows and forests
Highlight • Viewpoint
9.80 km
Apiary
Highlight • Structure
11.8 km
View of the Bavarian Forest
Highlight • Viewpoint
16.8 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
11.0 km
2.95 km
2.55 km
319 m
Surfaces
6.18 km
4.23 km
3.06 km
1.76 km
1.31 km
259 m
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Lowest point (790 m)
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Saturday 7 November
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