Areál lesních her Stožec - Soví stezka: Discoveries in the Forest
Explore the interactive Soví stezka (Owl Trail) in Stožec, Šumava National Park, for a fun and educational forest adventure for all ages.
The Areál lesních her Stožec, also known as the Soví stezka (Owl Trail), is an interactive and educational forest experience near Stožec in the Šumava National Park. This 1.6 km loop is designed for all ages, featuring hands-on exhibits about forest life, renewal, and the importance of decaying wood.
A brief summary to Areál lesních her Stožec - Soví stezka
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Local tips
- Pick up a worksheet from the information center in Stožec to enhance your experience on the Soví stezka.
- Wear appropriate footwear for walking on unpaved forest trails.
- Visit during different seasons to experience the changing beauty of the forest.
- Note that children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Getting There
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Walking
From the Stožec train station or the paid parking lot in the village, walk approximately 1 km towards the forest. Follow the signs for the Soví stezka or Areál lesních her. The trail begins near the railway line towards Černý Kříž. There are no specific costs associated with walking to the trail entrance.
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