Povydří Educational Trail
Naučná stezka Povydří
A scenic 7.5 km educational trail following the Vydra river canyon from Antýgl to Čeňkova Pila, renowned as one of the most beautiful routes in the Šumava National Park. The path is suitable for pedestrians, strollers, and wheelchair users.

📜 A scenic 7.5 km educational trail following the Vydra river canyon.
🏞️ Renowned as one of the most beautiful routes in the Šumava National Park.

Why Go

🚶‍♀️ Explore a romantic, deep canyon with a wild, bouldery riverbed.
💧 See rapids, small waterfalls, and unique natural formations like rocking stones and giant's kettles.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for pedestrians, sport strollers, and wheelchair users with assistance.
🐾 Discover Turner's Cottage, offering refreshments and an exhibition about river otters.

Why Avoid

🚫 Cycling is prohibited as the trail is located in the 1st zone of the Šumava National Park.

Getting There

📍 Recommended starting point is Antýgl.
🅿️ Parking is available at Rokyta or Antýgl (opposite the campsite).
🚌 Regular bus services connect both ends of the trail (Srní, Antýgl/Rokyta and Rejštejn, Čeňkova Pila).

Points of Interest

🏡 Hálkova chata: See remains of the only Czech tourist cottage in Povydří before 1938 (2 km from Antýgl).
🏞️ Čeňkova Pila: The trail's endpoint, where the Vydra river meets the Křemelná to form the Otava river, featuring a hydroelectric power plant and remains of a traditional Šumava glassworks.

Managed By

🌳 Správa Národního parku a chráněné krajinné oblasti Šumava.
ℹ️ Information Center: Informační středisko Rokyta, 341 92 Srní.

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educational trailhikingnaturecanyonriverfamily-friendlyaccessibleŠumava National Park