A trip to the Cross Country from the Bora Lady to Bucina: Quiet routes through the Prince's Plains

Experience a wonderful cross-country trip from Šumava Borová Lady through the historic Princes to Bucina, the highest-laid settlement on the Czech side of Šumava. The trip offers beautiful views, peaceful tracks and the possibility of choosing a way back.

Technical and statistical data

• Length of the route: 21,2 km (return route)

• Time on the route: approximately 4.45 h

• Climb: 430 m

• Descent: 430 m

• Highest point of the route: 1162 m above sea level (Bučina)

• Lowest point of the route: 900 m above sea level (Borová Lada)

• Type of trace: Adjusted track suitable for Classics; skate is possible on wider sections.

• Level of difficulty: Medium-demanding, ideal for Advanced Runners.

• Mapy.cz: Route reference

Description of route

1. Default point: Boric Lada

Start your trip in Borová Lada, a popular Šumava village where you can find parking, refreshments and beautiful starting conditions. The route will lead you towards the Prince's Plain after a modified cross-country track that rises slightly between forests and open meadows.

2. The section over the Prince Plains

The Prince's plains, a former Šumava settlement with the chapel of St. John Nepomuk, offer a wonderful stop with historic atmosphere. From there you continue towards Bucina on a quiet and well-adjusted trail. The road leads through open plains and forest areas with wonderful views.

3. Objective: Bučina

The highest-placed settlement in Bohemian Šumava will reward you with stunning views of the Šumava countryside and, in the case of good visibility, the Alps. In the Boakina you can enjoy refreshments in the local hotel Alpine view and draw your strength to travel back.

4. Return route

On the way back, you have two options:

1. Same route back to the Bora Lady. This option is ideal if you want to enjoy fast downhill on a familiar route.

2. Continue to the Kvilda. This longer section (about 4 km extra) will take you to another Šumava pearl with the possibility to finish the trip in this picturesque village.

Refreshments

• Borová Lada: Pension Black Wolf or Café U Three Wolves.

• The princely plains: Cottage with restaurant and small buffet with simple refreshments and warm drinks.

• Bugbun: Restaurant in the Alpine View Hotel.

• Kvilda (if returned via Kvilda): Kvilda Bakery or Restaurant on Kvilda.

Recommendations for cross-country skippers

• Equipment: Ski for classic and skate are suitable.

• Conditions: Watch the current state of the tracks, especially after the suits or under worse snow conditions.

• Difficulty: The route is suitable for skiers who have experience with longer climb and are ready for variable terrain.

Current state of the white track: here

Conclusion

The cross-country trip from the Bora Lady through the Prince's plains to Bucina combines the beauty of the Šumava nature, history and sports challenge. The route is ideal for advanced cross-country runners who want to combine quiet sections with the possibility of exploring famous Šumava places. You can end the trip in the Bora Lada or choose a variant through Kvilda that takes you even deeper into the heart of Šumava.