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Vltava source
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JAn Dudík · Public domainPlace photography
HikeCzechia

Kvilda → Vltava source → Bučina

A forest circuit to the Vltava’s source area, climbing to Bučina. The return section to Kvilda follows a paved road.

Full loop
16km
Difficulty
Moderate
Named stops
4
Start walkSource map

Route map

Start area

A verified start pin and route line are not available yet. Use the named stops below and the official source map to plan your walk. Open source

Route stops

04

In the order described by the source. Search a place in Google Maps.

  1. 01
    KvildaFirst stop
  2. 02
    Pramen VltavyAlong the route
  3. 03
    BučinaAlong the route
  4. 04
    KvildaLast stop

Before you go

  • Stay on marked paths and boardwalks. Check current park restrictions and surface conditions before setting out.

Reviewed sources

GLERI checked the route description on 15 Oct 2026.

Official sources1
  1. Správa Národního parku ŠumavaKvilda → Vltava source → Bučina
    2026-10-15
Map and elevation information

The reviewed record contains named stops. A verified start coordinate, route line and elevation profile have not been added.

Source review does not confirm that the GLERI team traversed the route or that access is open today.