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Hiking Trails Under 10 km in South Bohemian Region

There are 237 hikes in South Bohemian Region in our database that fit. They average 4.5 km and 98 m (322 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 10.0 km.

That is 50 percent of the 471 routes we map in South Bohemian Region. They are shorter than the local average, 4.5 km against 15.0 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 98 m (322 ft) against 329 m (1,079 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Half-day routes: long enough to feel like a proper walk, short enough to leave the afternoon free. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Moderate

Šumava National Park · South Bohemian Region

Distance
7.8 km
/ 4.9 mi
Elevation gain
172 m
Typical duration
1 hr 53 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Šumava National Park · South Bohemian Region

Distance
3.6 km
/ 2.3 mi
Elevation gain
80 m
Typical duration
53 min
  • Forest
  • Waymarked route
Easy

South Bohemian Region · Czechia

Distance
0.4 km
/ 0.3 mi
Elevation gain
10 m
Typical duration
6 min
  • Panoramic viewpoint
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Easy

South Bohemian Region · Czechia

Distance
2.0 km
/ 1.2 mi
Elevation gain
44 m
Typical duration
29 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

South Bohemian Region · Czechia

Distance
3.0 km
/ 1.8 mi
Elevation gain
65 m
Typical duration
43 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

South Bohemian Region · Czechia

Distance
6.2 km
/ 3.9 mi
Elevation gain
137 m
Typical duration
1 hr 30 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

South Bohemian Region · Czechia

Distance
4.2 km
/ 2.6 mi
Elevation gain
91 m
Typical duration
1 hr
  • Waymarked route
Easy

South Bohemian Region · Czechia

Distance
2.8 km
/ 1.7 mi
Elevation gain
61 m
Typical duration
40 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

South Bohemian Region · Czechia

Distance
5.0 km
/ 3.1 mi
Elevation gain
110 m
Typical duration
1 hr 13 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

South Bohemian Region · Czechia

Distance
5.8 km
/ 3.6 mi
Elevation gain
128 m
Typical duration
1 hr 24 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

South Bohemian Region · Czechia

Distance
9.0 km
/ 5.6 mi
Elevation gain
198 m
Typical duration
2 hr 10 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

South Bohemian Region · Czechia

Distance
9.7 km
/ 6.0 mi
Elevation gain
214 m
Typical duration
2 hr 21 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

South Bohemian Region · Czechia

Distance
6.3 km
/ 3.9 mi
Elevation gain
138 m
Typical duration
1 hr 31 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

South Bohemian Region · Czechia

Distance
2.1 km
/ 1.3 mi
Elevation gain
46 m
Typical duration
30 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

South Bohemian Region · Czechia

Distance
4.0 km
/ 2.5 mi
Elevation gain
88 m
Typical duration
58 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

South Bohemian Region · Czechia

Distance
4.8 km
/ 3.0 mi
Elevation gain
106 m
Typical duration
1 hr 10 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

South Bohemian Region · Czechia

Distance
8.5 km
/ 5.3 mi
Elevation gain
188 m
Typical duration
2 hr 4 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

South Bohemian Region · Czechia

Distance
9.9 km
/ 6.1 mi
Elevation gain
217 m
Typical duration
2 hr 23 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

South Bohemian Region · Czechia

Distance
9.8 km
/ 6.1 mi
Elevation gain
216 m
Typical duration
2 hr 22 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

South Bohemian Region · Czechia

Distance
9.9 km
/ 6.2 mi
Elevation gain
218 m
Typical duration
2 hr 24 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

South Bohemian Region · Czechia

Distance
7.1 km
/ 4.4 mi
Elevation gain
157 m
Typical duration
1 hr 43 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

South Bohemian Region · Czechia

Distance
9.6 km
/ 5.9 mi
Elevation gain
210 m
Typical duration
2 hr 18 min
  • Waymarked route

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
[Ž] Borová Lada - BučinaŠumava National Park7.8 km172 m1 hr 53 minModerateApril to October
Naučná stezka LesŠumava National Park3.6 km80 m53 minEasyApril to October
Naučná stezka Chalupská slaťŠumava National Park0.5 km10 m7 minEasyApril to October
Naučná stezka Stožecká skálaŠumava National Park0.8 km18 m12 minEasyApril to October
[M] Kunžvart - Strážný (bus)Šumava National Park2.3 km51 m33 minEasyApril to October
[Ž] Dolní Světlé hory - JosefovŠumava National Park1.4 km31 m20 minEasyApril to October
Svatojakubská cesta, Jihočeská trasa, Bechyně - PurkarecSouth Bohemian Region2.5 km56 m37 minEasyApril to October
[Z] Chýnovská jeskyně - MalešínSouth Bohemian Region8.4 km184 m2 hr 1 minModerateApril to October
[Č] Hrad - vyhlídkaSouth Bohemian Region0.4 km10 m6 minEasyApril to October
[M] Hraniční potok - Pod Martinkovským vrchemSouth Bohemian Region4.7 km104 m1 hr 8 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with [Ž] Borová Lada - Bučina, Naučná stezka Les, Naučná stezka Chalupská slať. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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