Via Czechia - Jižní (9. Šumava)
42.6 km from Mauth to Lam-Lambach. Along the way you climb 1,153 m and descend 938 m; the highest point is at 1,372 m. Walking time about 14 h – comfortably done in 3 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 9 °C
Along the way
- km 15.0 Strickberg Summit · 1,068 m
- km 30.4 Berggasthof Dreisessel Hut
- km 30.4 Dreisessel Summit · 1,333 m
- km 31.4 Vysoký hřeben Summit · 1,341 m
- km 32.5 Bayerischer Plöckenstein ✝ Summit · 1,362 m
- km 33.9 Dreisesselblick Viewpoint
- km 34.1 Hufberg - westlicher Gipfel Summit · 1,376 m
- km 34.1 Nad Rakouskou loukou Summit · 1,373 m
- km 34.2 Hufberg Summit · 1,378 m
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 3 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Strickberg
Stage ends near Berggasthof Dreisessel
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Via Czechia - Jižní (9. Šumava)” trail?
About 42.6 km, from Mauth to Lam-Lambach. The route is not fully continuous in the map data, so the real length may be a little longer.
How much elevation gain does the “Via Czechia - Jižní (9. Šumava)” trail have?
About 1,153 m of ascent and 938 m of descent. The lowest point is at 583 m, the highest at 1,372 m.
How long does the “Via Czechia - Jižní (9. Šumava)” trail take?
Plan for about 14 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 3 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Via Czechia - Jižní (9. Šumava)” trail on my phone?
Yes. Open the trail in the hiking map and tap “Follow this trail”. The Waldschatz planner takes over the trail (for long trails a stretch of about 15 km) with weather, navigation and an offline map – free with an account.
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Route: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Elevation and walking time are estimates – signs and closures on site take precedence.