📜 A historic 'gold-bearing river' flowing through scenic landscapes.
🏞️ Popular for canoeing, kayaking, and tourism, suitable for all skill levels.
🛶 Offers sections for beginners and experienced paddlers.
🌊 Generally less crowded than other popular Czech rivers.
🏰 Rich in cultural sights along its course, including Rabí Castle and Zvíkov Castle.
🏕️ Numerous campsites available for multi-day trips.
🎣 Popular destination for fishermen.
⚠️ Some sections (Čeňkova pila – Radešov) are for very experienced paddlers only due to higher difficulty (WW II-III).
🚫 Specific sections have water level and seasonal restrictions (e.g., Šumava National Park rules).
⛔ Dangerous weirs require portage at specific river kilometers (Sušice, Svaté Pole, Strakonice).
💰 Access to the river is free.
⏰ Paddling allowed from March 15th to October 31st, 8:00-20:00 in Šumava National Park sections.
⏱️ Expert section (Čeňkova Pila – Sušice) typically takes 4-6 hours.
🗓️ Many sections are navigable year-round (e.g., Sušice – Horažďovice, Horažďovice – Písek).
➡️ Čeňkova pila – Radešov (7 km, WW II-III): For experienced paddlers, navigable in spring or after heavy rains (min 80 cm at Rejštějn gauge).
➡️ Radešov – Sušice (13 km, WW I): Requires minimum water level of 45 cm at Radešov gauge.
➡️ Sušice – Horažďovice (19.5 km, ZWC): Navigable year-round.
➡️ Horažďovice – Písek (46.5 km, ZWC – ZWB): Navigable year-round.
➡️ Recommended for Beginners: The 66 km section from Sušice to Písek is suitable for complete beginners and can be completed in 3-4 days.
➡️ Expert Trip (Čeňkova Pila – Sušice): One-day trip for experienced paddlers, features fast mountain stream with 48m drop in first 6km (WW II-III). Requires min 50 cm at Čeňkova Pila.
🚧 River km 92.3 (Sušice): Portage on the right.
🚧 River km 70.8 (Svaté Pole): Portage on the right.
🚧 River km 53.8 (Strakonice): Portage on the left.