About this route
Route overview
Sušice is a historic town founded in 790 — formerly a centre of gold mining and match-stick production, now the gateway to the largest national park in Czechia, Šumava (Bohemian Forest). The UNESCO Biosphere Reserve extends to the Bavarian border, where it meets Bayerischer Wald NP. The route from Prague follows the D5 motorway to Plzeň, then I-22 through the hills. A reliable choice for travellers seeking mountain quiet and forest walks.