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Czech Republic
Southwest
Jihočeský kraj

Bike loop from Nové Údolí

Moderate

4.8

(141)

576

riders

Bike loop from Nové Údolí

03:07

47.1km

450m

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: July 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Národní park Šumava

CHKO Šumava

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Start point

Train Station

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3.99 km

Start of the Schwarzenberg Canal

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There is a small wonder of the world in the Bohemian Forest - the Schwarzenberg canal. Forestry engineer Josef Rosenauer had the idea of transporting wood from the Bohemian Forest …

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11.1 km

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15.2 km

The Schwarzenbergsche Schwemmkanal is a 50-kilometer-long wood-flooding system that was built in the 18th century and used commercially up until the 20th century.

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15.8 km

The New Canal led from Lichtwasser partly underground through the 419 m long Hirschbergen Tunnel to Hirschbergen. Here you will find the beautifully designed "lower portal of the tunnel".

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23.7 km

Paved Forest Cycle Path in Šumava National Park

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Nice, asphalted road through the forest to Nova Pec.

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29.0 km

Upper Vltava River in Šumava National Park

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Fantastic path along the Vltava, raised bogs, small railway line and Vltava - worth seeing and cycling very car-free.
Cycle route number: 7/33
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moldau_(Fluss)

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38.2 km

Kalte Moldau Footbridge

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From the bridge there is a beautiful view of the river and landscape

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41.7 km

Nice cycle path with a good surface. You have wonderful views of the Vltava again and again, you cross the railway line and cycle through a beautiful landscape.

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47.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.0 km

21.9 km

2.64 km

461 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.4 km

11.9 km

5.53 km

253 m

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Highest point (930 m)

Lowest point (730 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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Comments

August 15, 2025,Von Haidmühle nach Nova Pec, über den Rosenauer Schwemmkanal zurück
Shortly before the Rosenauer Memorial, the road is in a rather poor condition (just under 2 km)

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🙈Photos mixed up again... We don't like Komoot anymore😵‍💫

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Today we went to the Schwarzenberg canal, a small wonder of the world in the middle of the Bohemian Forest. The more than 50-kilometer-long wood canal was built in the 18th century and was used commercially until the 20th century. The canal was initially used to transport logs and later long wood from the Bohemian Forest to Vienna. Today, a …

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First of all, thanks to @Rombea for submitting the tour. We had actually planned to spend a little longer at the border, but if there isn't enough time, then a day trip is the only option.
After a good 2 hours of driving, I reached the shady parking lot, which was clearly used by cycling friends. Everything was quickly assembled …

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After unfortunately having to cut the tour short on Thursday, we tackled it again today. The scenery is simply stunning 😊 and because it was so beautiful, we made a detour to Lake Plöckenstein 🤩 After a short rest 🍻 in Nova Pec, we headed back along the railway line!

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Great e-bike tour without electricity
My "Scha-Zie" forgot the Accu key at home 😡 So hoamfoahrn or "close your eyes and bite your teeth" 🫣 🚵🏻‍♂️
The hard work was worth it 👍🏼

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Beautiful holiday tour in the Bohemian Forest with wife and brother.

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Great tour from the Haidmühle border crossing.
Relatively easy routes with beautiful views of the surrounding area. Gravel paths are available as shortcuts, but can be avoided on paved roads.
Wonderful landscapes and always a small stall with food and drink along the way. The detour to the Moldau reservoir was definitely worth it.
The tour can be extended as …

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