Soar Beyond the Green Giants

The Leipzig Treetop Trail

The treetop trail at Lipno was the very first of its kind in the Czech Republic. This path is completely accessible for everyone, as it’s designed for strollers and wheelchair users alike. The trail stretches for 372 meters through a beautifully mixed forest. With a gentle slope of only 2 to 6%, it allows you to ascend to a height of 24 meters. One of the most exciting features of the trail is the impressive 40-meter tower, from which visitors can enjoy stunning views of the peaks of the Alps, most of Lake Lipno, and the picturesque surroundings of Šumava and the Novohradské hory mountains. The trail also features various educational elements that provide insights into nature, its conservation, and the role of forests, making it enjoyable not just for children but also for adults who have a sense of adventure. There are three adventure stations with rope elements to explore. An additional thrill awaits on the trail in the form of the longest water slide in the Czech Republic. This slide runs through the observation tower and guarantees a thrilling ride from 24 meters high and spans a length of 52 meters. The trail is part of Active Park Lipno and can be accessed on foot or by bike. However, visitors also have the option to take a cable car or use a special bus to reach it.

Trail in the Clouds and Skybridge in Lower Moravia

Located in Dolní Morava, near the top station of the Sněžník cable car, you will find the Trail in the Clouds, which offers an exceptional view of the surrounding mountain ranges. The trail is situated at an altitude of 1116 meters above sea level and features an impressive height of 55 meters. Rather than a single path, it presents a network of wooden pathways that wind through the trees. For those who crave adventure, there are several fun attractions available, like a resting net, a sleeve, nests, and a tunnel on the footbridge. The sleeve is an attraction where visitors crawl through a thick net from one level of the walkway to another. At the summit of the trail, you can enjoy breathtaking views not only of Králický Sněžník and the Morava River valley but also the Jeseníky and Krkonoše Mountains. The more adventurous can try out the 100-meter-long toboggan, which features windows and exciting banked turns.

Skybridge – the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the Czech Republic

One of the latest attractions in the “trails in the sky” series is the Skybridge 721 – Suspension Bridge over the Valley in Lower Moravia, opened in 2022. It holds the title of the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the country, connecting two mountain ridges. Spanning 721 meters in length, visitors walk on it at a height of 95 meters above the ground. This unique bridge leads from the Slaměnka cottage, located near the Trail in the Clouds, across the valley to Chlum Hill. Its name, Skybridge 721, comes from its total length. You start at an elevation of 1125 meters and climb an additional ten meters higher. This bridge serves as a remarkable engineering achievement in the Czech Republic and even earned a spot on the list of the world’s best locations according to the American Time magazine in 2022.

Krkonoše Treetop Trail in Janské Lázně

The Krkonoše Treetop Trail was established in 2018 on the outskirts of Janské Lázně, at the base of Černá Hora mountain, nestled between Hoffmanova bouda and The Golden Prospect. This mixed forest is home to a variety of trees, including pines, spruces, firs, and broadleaf species. Some of the oldest trees are around a hundred years old and can grow up to thirty meters tall. The observation deck stands out, reaching an impressive height of 15 meters above these giants, offering new views to the east, south, and west. With a total walking distance of 1,300 meters and pathways elevated up to 23 meters above ground, the Krkonoše Treetop Trail is among the largest in Europe. In contrast to the two previously mentioned trails, this one allows visitors to explore what’s beneath the surface, offering insights into the roots of these forest giants, and letting you study the tiny life in the soil, down to the smallest insects. The trail is wheelchair-friendly throughout and features numerous informative stops about the Giant Forest, along with various adrenaline activities comprising different challenges. Similar to the trails in Lipno and Lower Moravia, visitors here can also experience a thrilling ride down the toboggan as they make their way back down.

Wallachian Trail with a Unique Skywalk Platform

The Wallachian Trail in the Beskydy Mountains opened to visitors in early 2019. It is situated at the top station of the cable car on Pustevny, leading towards Tanečnica peak, about 430 meters from Libušín, which was reopened in July 2020 after an extensive renovation. The aerial section of the trail spans 610 meters, where the forest section leading to the tower covers 390 meters, plus a pathway leading to the cascading tower that rises 22 meters high. One of the fascinating features is the Skywalk glass viewing platform, which is a 150 meters long suspended walkway known as a “Himalayan” walkway. After reaching the highest point at 1099 meters above sea level, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the distant scenery. You can see sights such as the Štramberská Trúba, the airport, Ostrava, Havířov, Lysá hora, and, on clear days, even the Jeseníky Mountains or the Great Fatra across the horizon.

Smaller Trails in the Treetops

• The newly opened Kamzik Trail offers excitement and fun in the Hlubočky recreational area in Hrubá Voda, located in the Olomouc region. Safety equipment is not required, as the trail features numerous safety measures and presents ten different obstacles made primarily from natural materials. Additionally, a new fun park with water elements and an underground maze has been added to enhance the experience.
• Another exciting option for treetop exploration is the Beskydy Sky, a nature trail that includes a footbridge nearly 100 meters high, rising up to 16 meters above the ground. This trail features several stops along the way where visitors can learn about the bird life inhabiting the surrounding trees. It is located on the border of Frenštát pod Radhoštěm and Trojanovice, specifically in the Horečky forest park, just above the gorge of the Vlčák stream. Nearby, there is a ski jumping hill that serves as a reminder of the past achievements of the famous ski jumper Jiří Raška.
• The small trail known as St. Linhart’s Trail in Karlovy Vary meanders through the treetops, allowing you to walk along footbridges. This natural rope center features various climbing circuits in addition to an old cruise restaurant that now houses a café, a viewing platform, a dendrological trail, and several enclosures for animals such as deer, wild boar, and fallow deer, connected by hanging bridges. During the summer months, you can stroll along a smaller path that leads through footbridges high up among the treetops. This pathway rises to 15 meters above the ground, with instructors available for assistance using belay ropes and other equipment.

Czech Republic’s Premier Treetop Trails

Discover an exhilarating network of treetop trails offering slides, breathtaking views, and adventures suitable for all ages. Here’s an organized overview of the standout features and attractions:

Key Trail Highlights

• Wallachian Trail

  • Highest Point: Reaches 1099 meters above sea level.

  • Elevated Section: Spans a total of 610 meters, providing stunning high-altitude experiences.

• Lipno Trail

  • Longest Slide: Features the longest slide in the Czech Republic at 52 meters in length.

  • Observation Tower Views: Offers panoramic views of the Alps, Lake Lipno, Šumava, and the Novohradské hory.

• Trail in the Clouds

  • Fun Attractions: Includes a resting net, a sleeve, nests, and a tunnel on the footbridge to add playful elements to your journey.

• Krkonoše Treetop Trail

  • Diverse Forests: Winding through pine, spruce, and fir trees, offering a rich natural environment.

  • Pathway Elevation: The paths rise to 23 meters above the ground.

  • Adrenaline Stations: Features several adrenaline-packed stations presenting various challenges.

Suspension Bridges

• Skybridge 721

  • Lower Moravia: Perched 95 meters above the ground, this suspension bridge provides a thrilling crossing experience.

  • New Suspension Bridge: Also known as Skybridge 721, it extends an impressive 721 meters.