Šumava Mountain Wilderness Retreat

Difficulty

Moderate

Comfort

Basic+

Midscale

Group size

2-10 tourists,
over 15 y.o.

Some landscapes don’t rush to impress — they unfold slowly, step by step. In Šumava, it begins with silence: deep forests, still lakes, and long trails that seem to stretch without end.

This retreat takes you into the largest national park in the Czech Republic, right on the Czech–Bavarian border. Over four days, you move through a landscape shaped by water and time — glacial lakes, peat bogs, wide plateaus and quiet river valleys like Vydra and Křemelná. Each full day is a proper mountain hike of around 20 km, steady and immersive, with changing terrain and open views. It’s active, but grounding — the kind of walking that clears your head.

You stay in Železná Ruda, surrounded by hills, with everything arranged: accommodation, meals, routes, guidance. Evenings are calm, with space to rest or join yoga and meditation. Join this retreat if you’re ready for long walks, fresh air and a landscape that stays with you!

From €280 per person per day (price will be calculated on request)

Lenka K. is the provider of this trip

The provider speaks: English, Czech

Lenka Lorien is the founder of platform dedicated to authentic hiking experiences and conscious travel in nature. As a certified tourist guide, yoga teacher, and trauma therapist, she brings a unique, holistic approach that connects outdoor movement with inner awareness and wellbeing. Originally trained in fine arts in Prague, Lenka developed a strong sensitivity to atmosphere and environment, which today shapes the way she designs her tours. Her journeys focus not only on destinations, but on the quality of experience—inviting participants to slow down, perceive more deeply, and connect with nature in a meaningful way. Her connection to travel began early through her family background in tourism, and later expanded during more than ten years living in England. This international experience allows her to work naturally with both Czech and global clients. Alongside guiding, Lenka works as a trauma therapist through her project Healing Trauma, where she supports individuals in processing stress and reconnecting with inner balance. This therapeutic background influences her work with groups, creating a safe, grounded, and supportive environment. A significant part of her journey is her long-term connection to India and Ayurveda. Through her project, she organizes and leads Ayurvedic retreats, including traditional Panchakarma programs. These experiences have deepened her understanding of the connection between body, mind, and environment. For Lenka, nature is a space for regeneration, clarity, and reconnection. Her tours often include subtle elements such as mindful walking or moments of stillness, always adapted naturally to the group. By combining her experience in art, therapy, yoga, and Ayurveda, Lenka creates journeys that are both grounding and enriching. Through her projects, she invites people to experience not just hiking, but a deeper connection to nature and themselves.

Tour highlights

The Largest National Park in Czechia

Vast forests, glacial lakes and open plateaus — one of the most beautiful and untouched landscapes in the country

Pass by Glacial Lakes and Quiet Places

Pass clear lakes, peat bogs and river valleys where nature feels untouched

Long Trails, Real Distance

Around 20 km each day — steady hiking through lakes, valleys and mountain ridges

Route details

You leave Prague and arrive by midday in Železná Ruda, deep in the Šumava National Park. Surrounded by forested hills, the first half-day hike begins — an easy introduction to the landscape. The route leads through quiet woods and open areas, setting the rhythm for the days ahead and giving a first feel of the vastness of this region.

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Difficulty

Moderate

Does not require physical training but involves moderate physical activity

Tour provider's comments

Daily trips to the mountains are more demanding and therefore there is a need for a certain physical condition and strength to walk on mountain terrain and to be able to walk around 20 km per day. The Šumava region has many possibilities for every type of bicycle rider as well, so if you like, we can rent bikes.

Accommodation

Comfort

Basic+

Midscale

Guest House

3 nights

We will stay in mountain recreation facilities near or directly in Železná Ruda, from where we will also go daily tours. Železná Ruda is a small Czech town deep in the heart of Šumava National Park, 3 hours southwest of Prague. Surrounded by hills and mountains on all sides, it serves as a major hub for tourism – for skiers in the winter and hikers and holiday makers in the summer.
Accommodation can be private or shared during the stay and is included in the price.

Weather during the tour

Weather conditions along the route

You will get a weather forecast for this tour’s route based on

the forecasts for this season
the statistics from previous years’ trips

Conditions

Included

free snack pack & water for each day of hiking;
breakfast, lunch and dinner at a local czech pub (main course and one drink);
accommodation for the whole stay in the mountains;
yoga and meditation daily programme;
cost of transport from prague and back;
a local, English speaking guide for the entire trip.

Extras

additional accomodation;
flight tickets;
any other personal expenses.

It's important to know

In case of booking cancellation the next policy applies. Tourists will receive a full amount they paid for the reservation in case they cancel more than 35 days in advance of the tour start date. In the event of cancellation within the period of 34 to 16 days before the tour start date - they are entitled to receive 50% of the booking amount. Cancelations made within 15 days before the tour starts will not be entitled to a refund.