CYCLING & LAKE CRUISES
One lake. Six stages.
Ride the full circuit or choose an individual stage. Combine your ride with a suitable cruise, or stay in the saddle for the whole loop. These routes are intended for mountain and trekking bikes. They are not paved throughout and include gravel, forest tracks and mixed surfaces.
Combine your ride with a cruise
Lipno, Frymburk, Černá v Pošumaví and Horní Planá offer possible cruise connections, subject to the current timetable. Nová Pec is not a LIPNO LINE port. Frýdava connects to Frymburk by a separately operated ferry. Přední Výtoň is only a waypoint here. The GPX circuit contains no ferry crossing. Book bicycle spaces for your specific sailing in advance.
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The circuit at a glance
- Distance
- 83.1 km
- Riding time approx.
- 5:14 h
Six cycling stages around Lake Lipno
Stage 1 · Lipno – Frymburk
Along the lakeshore to Frymburk
From Lipno port, follow the promenade and the Jezerní cycle connection to Frymburk. This short stage is an easy introduction to the circuit and can be combined with a cruise back to Lipno.
Combine your ride with a cruise
There is a LIPNO LINE port at either end. Book a suitable sailing first and leave enough time to reach the port.
Mainly surfaced shared paths. Give way to walkers, children and skaters; expect paving around the marina.
- Distance
- 8.8 km
- Riding time approx.
- 0:30 h
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Stage 2 · Frymburk – Černá v Pošumaví
Through the hills to Černá
From Frymburk, the MTB/trekking route heads via Vřesná and the countryside near Muckov to Černá v Pošumaví. Expect woodland, open views and noticeable climbs rather than a flat promenade.
Combine your ride with a cruise
Frymburk and Černá offer possible cruise connections. Check whether your chosen sailing serves each port.
Forest paths, varying surfaces and hills. Choose suitable tyres for a trekking bike; this is not a level family cycle path throughout.
- Distance
- 16.2 km
- Riding time approx.
- 1:06 h
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Stage 3 · Černá v Pošumaví – Horní Planá
Via Hůrka to Horní Planá
Ride from Černá via Hůrka to Horní Planá, finishing at the port. Allow time for a break by the water.
Combine your ride with a cruise
Both Černá and Horní Planá have ports. Check the timetable for your travel date rather than assuming a fixed connection.
A mixture of cycle links and village streets. Take care at junctions and on shared paths.
- Distance
- 10.1 km
- Riding time approx.
- 0:37 h
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Stage 4 · Horní Planá – Nová Pec
To the upper lake at Nová Pec
Head from Horní Planá towards Nová Pec and the bridge at the upper end of the lake. This quieter stage also leads into the long western section.
Combine your ride with a cruise
Horní Planá offers a possible cruise connection. Nová Pec has no LIPNO LINE port, so plan to continue cycling or arrange your own return.
Some paths are shared with walkers and skaters. Nová Pec is a useful break or independent starting point.
- Distance
- 8.1 km
- Riding time approx.
- 0:30 h
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Stage 5 · Nová Pec – Frýdava
The western shore to Frýdava
From Nová Pec via Bližší Lhota and Zvonková to Frýdava. The longest MTB/trekking stage requires more stamina and careful planning.
Combine your ride with a cruise
A separately operated ferry from Frýdava to Frymburk may provide a shortcut. Check operating times and bicycle transport with the ferry operator. Neither GPX includes this ferry crossing.
Forest and service roads with mixed surfaces; the classic western route can include rough or unpaved sections. Carry water, food and a repair kit.
Stage 6 · Frýdava – Lipno
Via Přední Výtoň back to Lipno
From Frýdava, ride via Přední Výtoň and the dam back to Lipno. This closes the circuit, or makes a shorter outing after taking the ferry from Frymburk.
Combine your ride with a cruise
Finish at Lipno port. Přední Výtoň is a transit point in this proposal; no regular LIPNO LINE connection is planned there.
Cycle paths alternate with road sections. Watch for vehicles between Frýdava and Přední Výtoň and at junctions.
- Distance
- 10.4 km
- Riding time approx.
- 0:36 h
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