Geocaching in the Novohradské Mountains – Summit Trail
The Summit Trail with three caches leads right into the heart of the Novohradské Mountains.
It can be said that for about half of the trail you will be ascending, and after reaching the summit of Myslivny (1,040 m above sea level), the second half of the 4–5 hour hike will také you downhill into the valley. Along the route, you will also reach the state border, where one of the three caches is hidden near a boundary stone from the year 1754.
The caches on the Summit Trail are located at:
GPS: 48° 38‘ 59.71“ N; 14° 42‘ 44.13“ E
GPS: 48° 37‘ 55.10“ N; 14° 40‘ 58.77“ E
GPS: 48° 37‘ 5.90“ N; 14° 42‘ 18.28“ E
Total length
15.8 km
Duration
4-5 hours
Terrain
Hilly with unpaved paths
Recommended period for visiting
Spring, summer, autumn
Difficulty level
Moderate to difficult
How do you get to the start
The starting point is Pohoří na Šumavě, accessible by car or bike.
How to get back
Return to Pohoří na Šumavě by car or bike.
Interesting places on the route
Summit of Myslivny
Pohoří na Šumavě and the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel
Kamenec – the highest peak of the Czech part of the Novohradské Mountains
