Forest Path Along the Canal – Lipno Reservoir loop from přírodní rezervace Ježová

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Forest Path Along the Canal – Lipno Reservoir loop from přírodní rezervace Ježová

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Forest Path Along the Canal – Lipno Reservoir loop from přírodní rezervace Ježová

01:11

17.8km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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CHKO Šumava

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Parking

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Iglbach Border Crossing and Forest Trail

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Schwarzenberg Canal

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For orientation, 135 fathom stones were placed along the canal, usually at intervals of 200 fathoms (379.3 metres).

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Border crossing from the Czech Republic to Austria at the Iglbach lock

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Iglbach Trail Along the Schwarzenberg Canal

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There is a small wonder of the world in the Bohemian Forest - the Schwarzenberg canal. Well-developed cycle paths and various stations along the Schwarzenberg canal make for beautiful cycle tours.

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Lipno Reservoir

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The Lipno reservoir (Moldau reservoir) is located on the Czech border with Austria in the "Bohemian Forest National Park and Landscape Conservation Area". With a length of around 30 km …

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17.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

5.36 km

Surfaces

12.5 km

3.07 km