Discover Žlábek: Hiking and cycling

Žlábek offers a cultural and historical point of interest, as well as several named hiking and cycling routes. The village is one of seven stops on the “Toulky Hornoplánskem” trail; routes also pass through Žlábek or head in its direction. This makes it possible to organise your choices around cultural interests and the activities you have in mind.

Key facts about Žlábek

• Žlábek is one of seven stops on the cultural and historical “Toulky Hornoplánskem” trail.
• The “Hůrecký okruh” Nordic walking circuit runs from Horní Planá along the A. Stiftra nature trail towards Žlábek, where it turns off towards Hůrka. It is rated moderately difficult.
• The Olšinská route follows cycle path No. 1255 from Olšina via Žlábek to Hůrka.
• Žlábek is listed as a way station on the “Kolem lipenského jezera” mountain bike route. The route runs mostly along field and forest tracks; about one third is paved.
• The first stage, “Malé Lipno,” runs from Horní Planá via Jelm and Žlábek to Květušín and is about 12 km long.
• The “Horní Planá – Jezerní vyhlídka and Dobrá Voda” cycle loop runs from Jelm to Žlábek along a forest track.
• Departures towards Kájov, Český Krumlov, Zlatá Koruna, Křemže and Boršov n. Vltavou are listed at Žlábek railway stop.

Cultural and historical trail

For a cultural and historical point of interest, Žlábek is one of seven stops on “Toulky Hornoplánskem.” This stop adds a cultural point of interest to the choice of routes. You can therefore choose different focuses for your stay, rather than viewing Žlábek solely in terms of one route.

Planning hikes and stages

The “Hůrecký okruh” Nordic walking circuit can help guide your choice if you want to base it on a difficulty rating: it is considered moderately difficult. It starts in Horní Planá, follows the A. Stiftra nature trail towards Žlábek, and turns off there towards Hůrka. The sequence of places indicates the direction, while the rating describes the difficulty—two different points of reference for planning your route.

An approximate distance is given for the first stage, “Malé Lipno”: it runs from Horní Planá via Jelm and Žlábek to Květušín and is about 12 km long. This distance applies to that stage. When comparing routes, you therefore have different features to consider: the Hůrecký okruh is rated moderately difficult, while the approximate length given for “Malé Lipno” refers to its first stage.

Cycling routes and how they differ

The Olšinská route follows cycle path No. 1255 from Olšina via Žlábek to Hůrka. This route is identified by a numbered trail and a named sequence of places. The “Kolem lipenského jezera” mountain bike route has a different point of reference: Žlábek is listed as a way station, and the route description also specifies the surface. The route runs mostly along field and forest tracks; about one third is paved. The proportion of paved surface is approximate.

The “Horní Planá – Jezerní vyhlídka and Dobrá Voda” cycle loop also runs from Jelm to Žlábek along a forest track. It is described as manageable for sporty children and runs mostly on paved or surfaced paths. If you are planning a trip with children, note the precise wording: this assessment applies to sporty children, not to all age groups in general.

The routes listed offer different points of reference to help you choose: a difficulty rating, an approximate stage length, a numbered trail or information about the surface. Use whichever information matters to your plans, without treating the features of different routes as interchangeable.

Žlábek railway stop

Departures towards Kájov, Český Krumlov, Zlatá Koruna, Křemže and Boršov n. Vltavou are listed at Žlábek railway stop. If you are planning your journey for a specific date, check the timetable for that day: departures and connections may change.

More destinations

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FAQ about Žlábek

What information can you use to compare the routes?

The Hůrecký okruh is rated moderately difficult, while the first stage of “Malé Lipno” is approximately 12 km long. For the “Kolem lipenského jezera” mountain bike route, the surface and approximate proportion of paved sections are specified instead. Difficulty, length and surface are different points of comparison and each applies to the route named.

For the broader travel overview: Oberplan.