Olšina Educational Trail
Naučná stezka Olšina
The Olšina Educational Trail is a 7.5-kilometer route around the historic Olšina pond in the Šumava region, near Horní Planá, offering insights into nature, local history, military history, and water and forest management. It features 10 information panels, a floating pier, a bird observation point, and a new observation tower.

📜 A 7.5-kilometer educational trail circling the historic Olšina pond in the Šumava region.
🏞️ Discover nature, local history, military history, and water & forest management.

Why Go

🚶‍♀️ Enjoy an accessible route for pedestrians, cyclists, and prams
🔭 Visit a unique floating pier and dedicated bird observation point
⬆️ Climb a newly constructed observation tower for panoramic views
📚 Learn from 10 detailed information panels along the trail
🐟 Explore the Olšina pond, one of Bohemia's highest-lying, and its oldest fish farm
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for families and nature enthusiasts

Parking

🅿️ Parking lot available at the beginning of the trail

Cost

💰 Free of charge

Hours

☀️ Generally accessible during daylight hours

Managed By

🌲 Vojenské lesy a statky ČR, s.p. (Military Forests and Farms of the Czech Republic)

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educational trailnaturehikingcyclingfamily-friendlyhistoryoutdoorpondŠumavabird watchingobservation tower