Water & Šumava lakes
Olšina
Autem 45 min
Olšina pond is a quiet water goal near Horní Planá without mountain climb; for more than a short stop, a 7.3 km educational trail circles the same pond through wetland and forest.
Olšina contrasts with mountain lakes: water, wetland and forest without big ascent. The pond and Naučná stezka Olšina are two faces of one place. Vojenské lesy a statky give a loop of 7,322 m in about 2–2.5 hours. Without the full loop, a short stop at the dam makes sense; exact time for a short variant is not given in sources.
Practical details
- Autem 45 min
On site
- For water and quiet only, stop at the dam and walk a short legal section.
- For more nature, take the full marked Naučná stezka Olšina loop.
- Before the loop check trail status colour on the VLS website.