On the way to decleration: Schwarzenberg - Holzschlag/Klaffer, 21 km

Stage: Schwarzenberg - Holzschlag, 21 km

Attention: You should wear good shoes - hiking poles are also highly recommended! This is a challenging stage!
The steepest ascent awaits hikers on this stage, but also the most beautiful view over the three countries of Austria, Bavaria and the Czech Republic. Across the border triangle you reach the highest point in the Bohemian Forest, the 1379 m high Plöckenstein. If you are not afraid of the detour across the border, you will be rewarded with a view of the Plöckensteinersee lake and the original Adalbert Stifter monument. The descent after the Plöckenstein is difficult. The route then continues for another 3.4 km on a forest road to the stage destination of Holzschlag.

We will be happy to provide you with a detailed description of the stage on request. This is also available for download under Multimedia/Documents.

You can use the free outdooractive app to navigate the route (click on the word outdooractive).

This stage can be shortened by walking directly from the Steinernes Meer to the Dreiländereck - saving 6.2 km, 2.5 hours.