# Cycle around Lake Lipno

- Link: https://lipno-line.com/en/activities/cycling/
- Published: 2026-10-22T21:26:26+02:00
- Author: Codex

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.

Planning to take your bike on board? Read about bicycle spaces, booking and special
bicycles here:

[Bicycle transport, reservations and advice for cyclists →](https://lipno-line.com/en/information/for-cyclists/)

## The circuit at a glance

Distance83.1 km

Riding time approx.5:14 h

**Start and finish:** Lipno nad Vltavou

[Open in Mapy ](https://mapy.com/fnc/v1/route?start=14.2249369%2C48.6353804&end=14.2249369%2C48.6353804&waypoints=14.1647918%2C48.659393%3B14.16608%2C48.67553%3B14.15191%2C48.73828%3B14.0981824%2C48.7367763%3B14.06846%2C48.75174%3B14.0208775%2C48.7596996%3B13.95084%2C48.79312%3B14.01318%2C48.75717%3B14.00623%2C48.72625%3B14.1595236%2C48.6575661%3B14.17038%2C48.631&routeType=bike_mountain&mapset=outdoor)
[Download GPX ](https://lipno-line.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/lipno-rad-mtb-all.gpx)

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.

Distance8.8 km

Riding time approx.0:30 h

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**Start:** Lipno nad Vltavou**Finish:** Frymburk · Currently not served

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[Download GPX ](https://lipno-line.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/lipno-rad-mtb-1.gpx)

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.

Distance16.2 km

Riding time approx.1:06 h

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**Start:** Frymburk · Currently not served**Finish:** Černá v Pošumaví · Currently
not served

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[Download GPX ](https://lipno-line.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/lipno-rad-mtb-2.gpx)

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.

Distance10.1 km

Riding time approx.0:37 h

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**Start:** Černá v Pošumaví · Currently not served**Finish:** Horní Planá · Currently
not served

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[Download GPX ](https://lipno-line.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/lipno-rad-mtb-3.gpx)

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.

Distance8.1 km

Riding time approx.0:30 h

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**Start:** Horní Planá · Currently not served

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[Download GPX ](https://lipno-line.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/lipno-rad-mtb-4.gpx)

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.

Distance29.6 km

Riding time approx.1:54 h

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[Open in Mapy ](https://mapy.com/fnc/v1/route?start=13.95084%2C48.79312&end=14.1595236%2C48.6575661&routeType=bike_mountain&lang=cs&waypoints=14.01318%2C48.75717%3B14.00623%2C48.72625&mapset=outdoor)
[Download GPX ](https://lipno-line.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/lipno-rad-mtb-5.gpx)

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.

Distance10.4 km

Riding time approx.0:36 h

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**Finish:** Lipno nad Vltavou

[Open in Mapy ](https://mapy.com/fnc/v1/route?start=14.1595236%2C48.6575661&end=14.2249369%2C48.6353804&routeType=bike_mountain&lang=cs&waypoints=14.17038%2C48.631&mapset=outdoor)
[Download GPX ](https://lipno-line.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/lipno-rad-mtb-6.gpx)

[Check the timetable →](https://lipno-line.com/en/timetable/)

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