Dear Steemit friends and followers,
Welcome to my Travel Tip edition where I promote some of the most beautiful places, interesting landmarks and impressive architectural sites of my homeland, the Czech Republic.
Today, I would like to show you one of the most beautiful pieces of the untouched Czech wilderness, the famous Boubin Forest.
Image source: Wikimedia Commons
Located in the southern part of the country, close to the borders with both Germany and Austria, the Boubin Forest has a status of the national protected area and natural reserve. Occupying a total area of almost 700 ha, the reserve is known to be one of the oldest forests in Europe with some of its woods dating back to as early as 12,000 years ago. You can still find living trees there (usually spruces, beeches and firs) that are up to 500 years old.
Image source: Wikimedia Commons
A part of the Sumava National Park, the Boubin Forest is packed with natural beauty of all kinds, attracting about 100,000 tourists every year. The forest is very popular among domestic visitors but it is estimated that up to 30% of the total number consists of international tourists.
There are numerous hiking trails in the reserve, ranging from short and easy to medium and difficult hikes that require some fitness. The forest is dominated by the Mount Boubin (1,362 m or 4,470 ft), one of the highest peaks of the whole Sumava Mountain Range.
Image source: Wikimedia Commons
There is a wooden lookout tower at the very top of the mountain, offering spectacular vistas of the surrounding landscape. If the visibility is good, visitors can see as far as into the Alps.
Easily accessible from the information center located in the Kaplice village, the Boubin Forest is open to public all year round and there is not even an entrance fee. In winter, however, some parts of the reserve might be closed due to bad weather conditions.
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The mysterious Boubin forest is one of the most beautiful forests in Europe
They are beautiful and wonderful with beautiful views and natural colors
Thanks for sharing photos
Very nice.
And then of course, there's the Black Forest, in Germany, where we get to eat cake. :)
nice palce travel, great nature, nice post, thanks for sharing
you learn something new everyday very beautiful landscape thanks for the history seems like a nice national park to visit.
Wow amazing view...love this picture.i think florida is best place to visit.i hope you enjoy there my friend.@czechglobalhosts
Upvoted! looks so good, maybe time for me to escape the city and enjoy nature for a bit! always enjoy your post
A great post and an amazing travel @czechglobalhosts.
Boubin Forest is such a beautiful place
In late May I will visit Prague for several days. Is this far away? Btw how is the weather in May-June? Thanks and cheers
Very old and very beautiful forest. It's a miracle that he survived in the heart of Europe
really great places so much with great views
Nice post I really appreciate it
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I take note, I would like to come back to Prague, I will try to hike in the Boubin forest in the same time !
Looks beautiful. I would love to go there!
you post some amazing natural photography.....and your writeing style is very nice....i like it...i hope everybody like your post......best of luck brother...
Wow that's cool. Will have to travel there one day.
Boubin forest really has a nice vintage from this posted pic and i havent really gone deep into the research on Czech Republic and sure having its wood dating back to 12000 years ago is really a wood for much structural building and its tourist center of that much population is really an economic boost for the nation. And the hiking is really a real attraction for adventurous persons. Thanks for sharing this wondrous experience of how boubin forest is like and the fun in Czech Republic.
Woow luar biasa indah sekali...
Boubin Forest looks pretty awesome! It must smell nice there as well with all those trees :-)
It is a wonderful place...I really am impressed..have a nice evening..
so beautiful photo dear friend
Very nice pictures of her. Use what camera you take his shots??
Wonderful. I like it!
nice post!
Have the large number of visitors affected the health of the forest?
@czechglobalhosts Oh thank you!! Yeah I love to travel, I believe that traveling is so fun and that more people should do it to discover the real world :) ! Yeah New Mexico is so beautiful really! I have never been to Oregon but it's definitely on my plan, I hear so many good things about it. I traveled quite a lot last year so there are much more pictures to come! Stay tuned! ;)
this pictures are so beautiful all thanks to @czechglobalhosts
Beautifull places! makes me wanna live there.
and i think that Czech Republic is one of the most beautiful country ^_^
THis images are so cute and lovely, the area is beautiful especially the Aquatic terrain. Nice post @czechglobalhosts
Please help us preserve our Park!
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so amazing natural photography very good post
wow..
great wrirring and clever mind 😏