Nová Pec on the Lipno Reservoir

Nová Pec lies at the end of the Lipno Reservoir and combines a distinctive waterscape with routes to special natural and cultural destinations. The town is suitable as a starting point for a variety of holiday activities: you can head to the glacial lake Plešné jezero, discover the rock formations of the Medvědí stezka or explore the Schwarzenberský plavební kanál. You can also choose from various travel options, as Nová Pec is accessible by car and by train. The waterscape is complemented by mountain and rock destinations as well as a cultural monument.

Landscape between the Lipno Reservoir and the mountains

Plešné jezero lies west of Nová Pec, below Mount Plechý. The glacial lake can be reached from Nová Pec via a route of approximately 9 km marked in green. A glacial lake is shaped by the effects of ice. At Plešné jezero, this ice-shaped body of water contrasts with the flowing waters of the Vltava and the impounded waters of the Lipno Reservoir.

The Medvědí stezka offers a different kind of experience. It leads through a unique granite rock city on the slopes of Mount Perník. From Nová Pec, the beginning of the excursion follows a cycle path for approximately 3 km in the direction of Ovesná. The granite rock city gives this destination a clear connection to the mountain landscape and distinguishes it from the bodies of water around Nová Pec.

Below Nová Pec, the Vltava continues to flow as a naturally meandering river. Naturally meandering means that the river runs in bends rather than as a straight channel. In this way, the Vltava adds a river course to the town's waterscape that differs from the impounded Lipno Reservoir and the ice-shaped Plešné jezero.

Cultural monument and local history

The Schwarzenberský plavební kanál runs along the upper edge of the unforested area in Nová Pec. The canal is a national cultural monument and complements the natural attractions with a destination of cultural and historical significance. The history of the town itself dates back to the mid-17th century. Thus, the description of Nová Pec ranges from distinctive water and mountain landscapes to a historic structure.

Which mode of arrival and which excursion are right for you?

In addition to travelling by car and train, Nová Pec can also be reached on foot, by bicycle, by canoe, on skis or on inline skates. The range therefore extends from roads and railways to paths and waterways, as well as skis and inline skates. When choosing accommodation, you can therefore first decide on your preferred focus.

Other places in the same destination area

If you would like to compare Nová Pec with other places, you can also include Drslavice (Drslavice), Žernovice (Žernovice), Zdíkov (Zdíkov), Libotyne (Libotyne), Račov (Račov), Ktis (Ktis), Hracholusky (Hracholusky) and Nicov (Nicov) in your comparison.

For the overview of the wider travel region: Okres Prachatice.