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Železná Ruda Border Crossing – Bavarian Local Railway Museum loop from Špičák

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Czech Republic

Southwest

Plzeňský kraj

Železná Ruda Border Crossing – Bavarian Local Railway Museum loop from Špičák

Moderate

4.4

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Železná Ruda Border Crossing – Bavarian Local Railway Museum loop from Špičák

01:50

22.6km

400m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 22.4 km for 202 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.90 km

Železná Ruda Border Crossing

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From the Špižak you can easily reach Ludwigsthal by bike.

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4.32 km

Cycle Path in Šumava Protected Landscape Area

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Yes, just great bike paths here.

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6.10 km

Ferdinandovo Údolí (Ferdinandsthal)

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These signposts are always nice, you can reposition yourself.

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6.25 km

Ferdinandsthal Border Crossing — Germany–Czech Republic

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small border crossing in the middle of the forest.

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13.1 km

Idyllic forest path

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A beautiful path winds its way through the coniferous forest between Hochberg and Drähberg – take a deep breath and enjoy!

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14.3 km

Hochbergsattel

Mountain Pass

15.9 km

A whole range of steam locomotives are housed here, along with early diesel locomotives, electric shunting locomotives, railcars, wagons, and even snowplows in the old engine shed and surrounding area. …

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16.0 km

Smuggler's Hut

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Spontaneously had dinner there. Rustic hut with delicious food like schnitzel or currywurst... Fair prices. Really recommended.

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17.0 km

EuroVelo 13 – Iron Curtain Trail (Šumava Protected Landscape Area)

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Long-distance cycle route that follows the course of the Iron Curtain: 7,000 km from the Barents Sea to the Black Sea.

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22.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.98 km

6.86 km

2.72 km

1.34 km

1.27 km

245 m

141 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

6.67 km

640 m

504 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (850 m)

Lowest point (640 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

6°C

87 %

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Železná Ruda Border Crossing – Bavarian Local Railway Museum loop from Špičák

Železná Ruda Border Crossing

Cycle Path in Šumava Protected Landscape Area

Ferdinandovo Údolí (Ferdinandsthal)

Ferdinandsthal Border Crossing — Germany–Czech Republic

Idyllic forest path

Bavarian Local Railway Museum

Smuggler's Hut

EuroVelo 13 – Iron Curtain Trail (Šumava Protected Landscape Area)

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