The Czech village, idyllically situated in the Bohemian Forest, offers impressive experiences all year round. In winter, perfectly groomed slopes, night skiing and cross-country ski trails await you, while in summer you can enjoy hiking trails and an action-packed bike park. The live cams in Železná Ruda provide breathtaking views of the landscape and show you the current conditions in the Špičák ski resort
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Železná Ruda is located in the Czech Republic in the Plzeňský kraj region and belongs to the Klatovy district. Špičák is a district of Železná Ruda and is called Spitzberg in German. All towns and settlements on the border with Germany have bilingual place names. The region is located in the Šumava biosphere reserve, which runs along the border with Bavaria - the Šumava mountain range is around 120 km long and up to 50 km wide. Železná Ruda is only a few kilometers from the German border, making it easy to travel from cities such as Regensburg or Munich and enabling spontaneous excursions into the impressive nature of Šumava.
Železná Ruda is very popular with visitors from Germany, who come for a day trip across the nearby border. The town of Markt Eisenstein awaits visitors with a variety of cozy cafés, bars, inns and restaurants. Several museums offer cultural entertainment and provide an insight into the region's past. The Šumava is known as a hiking Eldorado, with countless routes and paths criss-crossing the area, hikers are spoiled for choice. Are you interested in a vacation in the Bohemian Forest? With our live webcams you can immediately get a first impression of the beautiful town of Železná Ruda and find out about the weather conditions.
The Špičák ski resort is one of the most beautiful in the Czech Republic. The well-groomed slopes extend at different altitudes and offer the best conditions for beginners and experienced skiers alike. Family-friendly slopes, a ski playground with a magic carpet and ski courses for children ensure a varied winter sports experience. Night skiing is particularly exciting: The Lubska ski slope is floodlit on certain days of the week. Cross-country skiers will find a large network of groomed trails. The live cams in Železná Ruda - Špičák show the snow conditions in real time and offer exciting insights into the ski area.
The region also offers a variety of activities in summer . Where a wonderful ski area nestles against the Spitzberg in winter, the well-equipped Špičák Bike Park beckons in summer. This bike park is a dream come true for downhillers, who can hurtle down the mountain on 6 different trails peppered with jumps, kicks, ramps and other obstacles. The bike park also offers easy trails for beginners. If you don't have your own mountain bike, you can hire one directly at the valley station. Are you planning a trip to the Špičák adventure region ? Conveniently check the weather with the webcams and off you go on an adventure!
The climate in the region is cool and changeable. Snowy winters create ideal conditions for winter sports, while the summer months are perfect for outdoor activities. Thanks to the weather cameras in Železná Ruda - Špičák, visitors can find out about the current weather conditions at any time and plan their activities in Šumava in the best possible way.
