Winter in the Šumava: Put on your Cross-Country Skis!
The best way to get to know and love the Šumava winters is to go cross-country skiing. The Šumava offers many opportunities and in winter it is interwoven by hundreds of kilometres of high-quality cross-country ski trails. If you are an ardent downhill skier, for once try a change and experience the luxury of the snow and the frost on the track! Be assured that mulled wine will always be waiting for you somewhere and, at the end of the day, you will inevitably feel great.
The Mysterious Magic of the Šumava Lakes
If you go to one of the Šumava lakes, you will discover fabulously beautiful experiences. The Šumava has a total of 5 lakes on the Czech side: i.e. the Černé, the Čertovo, the Plešné, the Laka and the Prášilské. Most frequently the dedicated cross-country skiers head directly to the Černé, the Plešné or the Laka Lakes.
Conquering the Šumava Plains
Very popular amongst the cross-country skiers are the Šumava Plains, where cross-country trails lead between picturesque villages, through the woods and then across the wide plains. This area is located between the villages of Churáňov, Filipova Huť, Bučina, Kvilda and Nové Hutě.
A Luxurious Cross-Country Trip
First set off from Churáňov. At the Olympia Hotel and at the end of the road that climbs to the village of Stachy you can take a look at the cross-country stadium at which Kateřina Neumannová was trained. This will surely awaken you and it will not be a problem for you to head on cross-country skis to Kvilda, which is located 10 km away. The luxurious trail runs along Hamerský Brook and past a watchtower that has beautiful views. Kvilda, the highest village in the Czech Republic (at 1,065 m asl) can be your main destination. If you do not feel like it, just step on it and then take a look at the Vltava Spring (which is another 6 km away).
Luxurious Comfort in Modrava
Also the area around Modrava is excellent for cross-country skiers. A relaxing trip along the Modrava Brook from the village of the same name offers beautiful views of nature that will be a balm for your soul.
