Bear Trail in Šumava
Medvědí stezka na Šumavě
Explore Šumava's oldest educational trail, a 14 km hiking route known for unique granite rock formations and its connection to the region's last bear, shot in 1856.

📜 Oldest educational trail in Šumava, established in 1967.
🏞️ Famous for unique granite rock formations and historical significance.

Why Go

🚶‍♀️ Explore a 14 km hiking route (or shorter 7 km variant).
🗿 Discover unique rock formations like Dragon's Mouth, Rock Castle, Giant Cubes.
🐻 Learn about the last bear shot in Šumava in 1856 and visit the Bärenstein monument.
🌲 Enjoy scenic viewpoints of the Vltava valley, Špičák, and Jelenská hora.
💧 See the Schwarzenberg Canal's underground tunnel and Jelení jezírko.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Suitable only for hikers, not ideal for strollers or wheelchairs due to terrain.
⛰️ Medium difficulty, requires caution in bad weather.

Cost

💰 Admission is free.

Hours

⏱️ Estimated 3 hours 27 minutes for 14 km route.
☀️ Open year-round, best in summer, caution in adverse weather.

Getting There

🚂 Start at Ovesná or Černý Kříž railway stations.
🚗 Access to Jelení (for shorter route) by car from Nová Pec.