Sumava National Park

Šumava National Park was established in 1992 and occupies an area of ​​680 km². It is the largest forested area in Europe and one of the four largest national parks in the Czech Republic. There are 24 nature reserves and many smaller protected areas. Characteristic of this area are: spruce stand, crystalline lakes and peat bogs.

The nature of the area was protected from the harmful effects of man in the days of Charles IV, who in the 14th century issued a decree on the protection of royal forests. In the 18th century a ban on hunting was introduced. The first reserve in this area was created in the 50s of the 19th century.

Bohemian Paradise is ideal for hiking. There are many interesting trails with varying degrees of difficulty. The oldest track is the "Bear Path" which owes its name to "Bears Stone", set at the place where the last of the Sumatran bear (after the abolition of the hunt ban) died.