Mysliv – Nature Trail, Viewpoint and History

Myslív combines a thematic nature trail with wide-ranging views, village history and nature in the wider regional surroundings of the Šumava. Those wishing to combine different experiences during their stay will find opportunities here for walks, cycling, sightseeing and cultural discoveries. The most distinctive features are the Stehlíkova Nature Trail, the Stehlíkova Viewpoint above the village and the historical traces around Myslív.

Nature Trail Between Nature and Local History

The Stehlíkova Nature Trail is a circular route starting and ending in Myslív. It comprises seven stations, creating a clearly structured route with thematic stages. The Stehlíkova Trail explores the local flora and fauna as well as the history of the villages and landscape in connection with the literary work of the writer Ladislav Stehlík. In this way, nature observation, regional history and literature come together around a common theme.

The character of the route is also important when choosing the right activity: the Stehlíkova Trail is more suitable for cyclists, as it runs entirely along roads. Those looking for a route combining cultural content and landscape impressions can take this information into account when planning their day, without equating the route with a purely hiking trail.

Views Across the Šumava Landscape

The Stehlíkova Viewpoint above Myslív offers a panorama of the Šumava stretching from Kleť via Libín, Bobík, Boubín, Javorník, Antýgl and Modravská hora to the Český les.

The Stehlíkova Viewpoint above Myslív can be reached from the sports complex via Stehlíkova alej and an easy path leading to a tourist shelter. Another circular route leads through Pohoří, Myslív, Nehodív and Loužná and offers views of the surrounding landscape. In addition to the thematic nature trail, there are therefore also routes with a stronger focus on the landscape.

Historical Traces in the Village

The history of Myslív and its surroundings is connected with a Cistercian monastery that stood below Zelená Hora. A particularly old landmark in the village is the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It is probably the oldest building in Myslív and is thought to date from the middle of the 12th century. These cautious dates are part of the nature of this information and preserve the historical context without claiming greater certainty.

Nature in the Wider Regional Surroundings

In the wider regional surroundings of Myslív, Plánický hřeben Nature Park covers 7,851 hectares in the summit area of the Plánická vrchovina. In addition, the Dolejší dráhy lie near Myslív; these are former communal pastures where numerous protected and endangered plant species occur. Both landscape features extend the perspective beyond the village: the nature park represents the summit area of the Plánická vrchovina, while the Dolejší dráhy mark a formerly used landscape area of botanical importance.

More Places for Your Research

If you would like to consider additional travel destinations besides Mysliv, you can also view the pages about Bilenice, Srní, Nehodiv, Slatina, Kolinec, Tužice, Rozparalka and Šimanov.

For the higher-level travel overview: Klatovy District.