Lipno Ice Trail – Public Skating
Ledová magistrála
Parking available
Public skating on the Lipno Ice Trail, the world's longest groomed ice skating track on the frozen Lipno reservoir, a Guinness World Record holder, offering free and maintained ice.

📜 World's longest groomed ice skating track on the frozen Lipno reservoir, a Guinness World Record holder.
⛸️ Offers miles of free, maintained ice, typically 6-8m wide.

Why Go

🌍 Skate on a Guinness World Record-holding track, potentially up to 38 km long.
🆓 Enjoy free access, maintained by local volunteers and fire brigades.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Wide, comfortable tracks (6-8m) perfect for families.
🏞️ Experience stunning winter scenery on Lipno lake and fresh mountain air.
☕ Refreshment stands and ice bars available on weekends and holidays.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Ice conditions are highly weather-dependent; check status before visiting.
🚫 Season officially ends with warmer spring temperatures (typically March).
🧊 Requires minimum 17-18 cm ice thickness for safe group skating.
🚨 Avoid entering ice if unsure of stability (snowy, cracked, slushy, thin ice, near shores/inlets).
❌ Rentals may be closed due to government restrictions.
📉 Full 38km track not always available due to warm winters.

Tips

🆘 Carry self-rescue spikes and consider a rope for safety.
📞 Check current ice conditions on Lipno.cz or ledovamagistrala.cz.
🕒 Skate in the morning during warmer periods.
🚫 Avoid New Year's Eve, historically no official skating.

Cost

💰 Free access to the ice trail.

Hours

🕒 Typically open from December to March, weather-dependent.

🅿️ Parking

🚗 Available at various access points: Frymburk, Lipno nad Vltavou, Přední Výtoň, Loděnice Lipno, Horní Planá, Černá v Pošumaví.
⚠️ Avoid church parking in Frymburk, limited capacity.

Services

⛸️ Skate rentals and sharpening services available at various access points.
☕ Refreshment stands often available on weekends and during spring holidays.
⚕️ Safety and medical supervision present on weekends.
👟 Boot storage available at some entry points.