Volary Log Houses – Wayside chapel loop from Volary

Hiking trails & Routes

Czech Republic

Southwest

Jihočeský kraj

Volary Log Houses – Wayside chapel loop from Volary

Moderate

hikers

Volary Log Houses – Wayside chapel loop from Volary

02:41

9.74km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

CHKO Šumava

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

236 m

Volary Town Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

The first written mention of the town, which today has a good 4000 inhabitants, dates back to 1359. The town, located at 760 meters above sea level, was an important …

Showing Translation

Tip by

404 m

Former Elementary School

Highlight • Monument

The imposing building of the former elementary school (Základní Škola or ZŠ) in Volary has been empty since 2010 and has become a lost place. The building, originally erected as …

Showing Translation

Tip by

488 m

The Volary Museum (Volarské muzeum) is located in one of the historic Volary wooden houses. Visitors can see the permanent exhibitions "Death March", "Old Volary in Photography", "Golden Path", "Snippets …

Showing Translation

Tip by

784 m

Volary Log Houses

Highlight • Historical Site

In the northern part of the municipality, there is a unique collection of log houses in the Volary Alpine style. These wide, two-story houses have a lower roof pitch than …

Showing Translation

Tip by

8.70 km

Wayside chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Exactly at 777 meters above sea level, this niche chapel stands near the former brewery at a crossroads. The wayside shrine is no longer maintained, the image in the prayer …

Showing Translation

Tip by

8.77 km

Ruins of the Old Brewery

Highlight • Historical Site

Only ruins remain of the former "Bürgerliche Brauerei" in Wallern. The large local brewery was founded in 1875, at a time when the town flourished as the most important pack …

Showing Translation

Tip by

9.36 km

Volary Town Center

Highlight • Settlement

The founding of the place was related to the general settlement of the Bohemian Forest in the 13th and 14th centuries. New villages emerged, predominantly with a German population, often …

Showing Translation

Tip by

9.46 km