Things to Do in Železná Ruda

There are 2 attractions in Železná Ruda. Švihov Castle, gothic water castle noted for intact fortifications, is the most popular.

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Švihov Castle

Gothic water castle noted for intact fortifications

Castle

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Bohemian Forest

Forested mountain region on Czech-Austrian border

Mountains

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Großer Arber

Highest peak in Bavarian Forest with ski facilities

Mountain

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Šumava National Park

Forested national park on Czech–German border, peat bogs

National Park

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Bavarian Forest National Park

Germany's first national park protecting primeval forest

National Park

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Černé jezero

Glacial mountain lake in Šumava, dramatic dark waters

Lake

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Lake Laka

Small glacial lake in Šumava National Park

Lake

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Großer Rachel

Scenic Bavarian Forest mountain within national park

Mountain

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Lusen (Bavaria)

Granite mountain in Bavarian Forest National Park

Mountain

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Černá hora (Bohemian Forest)

Peak in the Bohemian Forest on Czech-German border

Mountain

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Großer Falkenstein

Forest-clad mountain in Bavaria with rocky summit

Mountain

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Zwercheck

Hill or mountain in Plzeň Region, hiking destination

Mountain

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Großer Arbersee

Mountain lake beneath Großer Arber peak in Bavaria

Lake

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Čertovo jezero

Czech mountain lake with scenic surroundings

Lake

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Rachelsee

Mountain lake near Mount Rachel in Bavarian Forest

Lake

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Rieslochfälle

Series of waterfalls in Bavarian forest

Waterfall

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Weißenstein Castle (Lower Bavaria)

Medieval hilltop castle overlooking Lower Bavarian countryside

Ruins

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Burg Neunußberg

Hilltop castle ruins near Bavarian countryside

Ruins