Along the Bear Trail
A beautiful section of the Bear Trail, full of rock formations.
Total length
7.7 km
Duration
3 h 36 m
Terrain
The entire route is full of rock formations made of Pleknštejn granite and viewpoints. The rocks you encounter along the way are named after the shapes they resemble (Mushroom, Giant Blocks, Rocking Stone).
Recommended period for visiting
Summer
Difficulty level
Low physical difficulty
Marking
The route follows the yellow-marked path.
How do you get to the start
The start of the route is in Ovesná from the train station.
How to get back
From Jelení Vrchy, you can take the bus back. You can shorten your wait for the bus at the local refreshment stand.
Route description
Perník Mountain
About halfway through the route, there is still the option to hike up Perník Mountain, with an ascent of approximately 300 meters. At the top of the mountain, we find beautiful rock formations with very interesting views.
Jelení Pond
A few hundred meters behind Perník Mountain, we reach Jelení Pond, which was once built to improve the navigation conditions in the nearby Schwarzenberg Canal.
End of the Route - Jelení Vrchy
At the end of the route in Jelení Vrchy, the trail recalls the history of timber rafting, and here the Bear Trail and the Schwarzenberg Navigation Canal intersect. In Jelení Vrchy, you can also visit the lower portal of the 420-meter-long tunnel of the Schwarzenberg Canal.
