Radslav is a holiday settlement on a peninsula beyond Bližná, about four kilometres from Černá v Pošumaví. Those planning a stay here will find a combination of local history, views across the Lipno Reservoir and routes with different characteristics. To decide whether Radslav is a suitable place to stay, it is worth looking at these differences: the village square and chapel shape the village, while viewpoints and trails offer different highlights.

Peninsula, local history and chapel

The holiday settlement was established after the Lipno Reservoir was filled, on the site of the former settlement of Ratschlag. Radslav’s present-day appearance is therefore connected with the changes the reservoir brought to the landscape. The chapel currently contains a map of Radslav’s original buildings, as they stood before the flooding. The display may change; if you would like to see this particular map, check before your visit whether it is still on display.

The chapel’s reconstruction was completed in September 1995. The map and the building’s history refer to different periods: the map draws attention to the buildings that stood there before the flooding, while the date marks the completion of the later reconstruction. On the village square, beside the local chapel, stands the Lípa Radslav lime tree, which is individually protected. Protection and access conditions for the tree may change; check the current conditions before visiting.

Viewpoints over the Lipno Reservoir

A viewpoint on the peninsula’s summit looks out over the Lipno Reservoir from Horní Planá to Kovářov and across the entire Šumava Mountains. How far you can see depends on the weather. This viewpoint offers a broad panorama, while the second viewpoint described here is linked to a specific route.

The most demanding climb on the Okruh Jestřábí in Radslav is rewarded with a viewpoint over Radslavská and Vltavská bays. Visibility here also depends on weather conditions. The viewpoint on the summit offers views over the reservoir and the mountains; at the top of the climb, the two bays are the main focus. The Radslavské odpočívadlo rest stop, with its views, is another point of interest on the Okruh Jestřábí. Facilities and signage may change.

Cycling routes and the path to the ferry terminal

The Okruh Jestřábí is eight kilometres long. A family can complete the route by bicycle at a leisurely pace in less than 50 minutes; cycling conditions may vary. This time estimate provides a guide for cycling and should be factored into your plans with conditions in mind.

Another route runs from Jestřábí via Radslav and Bližná to the ferry terminal at Dolní Vltavice. It follows the right bank of the Vltava through unspoilt nature. The two routes therefore differ in the planning details described: for the Okruh Jestřábí, the length and cycling time are given; for the route to the terminal, the route through the villages and the stretch along the riverbank are described. If you plan to use the ferry terminal, check the ferry schedule separately.

Getting to Radslav

Two narrow roads lead from Černá v Pošumaví to Radslav: one via Bližná and the other via Jestřábí. Both roads have passing places. The road access and the route to the ferry terminal therefore serve different purposes in your plans: the roads lead to Radslav, while the route via Radslav and Bližná continues to the terminal at Dolní Vltavice. If you are considering Radslav as a place to stay, its local history, views and the routes described here can help you assess how well it fits your travel plans.

Discover more destinations: Dolní Vltavice, Muckov, Plánicka, Blizna, Mokrá.

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