Where to go for cross-country cross-country skiing around Železná Ruda? We bring an overview of the best running routes with information about distance, overflights and refreshments on the way.
Discover the best track in the Iron Rudy area. Overview of routes for beginners and athletes, inf. 
Discover the best track in the Iron Rudy area. Overview of routes for beginners and athletes, inf. 
Discover the best track in the Iron Rudy area. Overview of routes for beginners and athletes, inf. 
Discover the best track in the Iron Rudy area. Overview of routes for beginners and athletes, inf. 
Discover the best track in the Iron Rudy area. Overview of routes for beginners and athletes, inf. 
Discover the best track in the Iron Rudy area. Overview of routes for beginners and athletes, inf. 
Discover the best track in the Iron Rudy area. Overview of routes for beginners and athletes, inf.
🚗 Default places and parking possibilities
The following places are best launched for cross-country lines around Železná Ruda:
Hofmanky Parking Lot - ideal for the route to Bridge or Gerlov Hut reference to mapy.cz
Parking place Gerlova Hut - a great starting point for routes towards Hofmanky, Bridge or Polom and Lake Lake Lake Lake reference to mapy.cz
Parking near the railway station Železná Ruda - suitable for cross-country skiing in the surroundings of Debrník reference to mapy.cz
Transportation to Iron Rudy
You can easily get into Iron Rudy:
By train - direct connection from the direction Prague - Plzeň - Klatovy - Železná Ruda
By bus - regular lines from Plzeň, Klatov and Susice
By car - parking possible on Peak, Gerlova Huti, Belvedere or at the Railway Station Iron Ruda
· Best cross-country routes
The Light Route: Gerl's Hut - Above the Postman
Length: 6,5 km
Score: 115 m
Time: approx. 1,15 h
Refreshments: hotel Gradl
Interest: View of Peak, Armour, Great Javorník reference to mapy.cz
The Middle Route: Hofmanky - Bridge. - New Brunst
Length: 15.3 km
Score: 330 m
Time: approx. 3 h
Refreshments: Cottage Armor
Interest: Cottage Pantiře, Bridge, view of the Temelín nuclear power plant reference to mapy.cz
Sport route: Gerlova Hut - Polom - Lake Laka
Length: 25,2 km
Score: 585 m
Time: approx. 5 h
Refreshments: restaurant in Iron Ruda, unfortunately there is no refreshment on the way, so rely on your snacks
Interest: Lake Lake Laka, reference to mapy.cz
ITEM Extra tip: Bretterschachten Cross-country Centre
If you are looking for perfectly modified lines, try Bretterschachten cross-country ski resort in the Bavarian Lesná.
110 km of lines for classical and skating
High altitude (1100-1300 m) ensures long season
Great marking and quality of track treatment
Parking for a fee, possibility of ski bus use
• Special tip for a day trip
With a cable to the Armor and the cross-country back to Iron Rudy
By train from the direction of Pilsen - get off at Peak
With a cable for Hofmanky - possibility of entering the track
With a cable to the Armor - second possibility of entering the trail
Route: Armor - Bridge - Picture - New Brunst - Gerlova Hut - Freeway - Solitude - Iron Ruda
By train back - stop Železná Ruda Center is just 200 m from the ski slope
Home and gastronomy
In the area you will find some great options for accommodation and refreshments:
Hotel Enzian - comfortable accommodation in the centre
Pension U Šumava strázně - great background for skiers
Restaurant Pointy - hot soup and traditional Šumava cuisine
* Current state of the white track
Before going to cross-country we recommend checking Current status of track tracks in the Železná Ruda region.