Place to visit
Žofínský prales, Czechia: what it is and when to go
Žofínský prales is a national nature reserve in the Czech Republic in Czechia. Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 05. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Czechia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- National nature reserve in the Czech Republic · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Czechia
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- BRQ Brno, 155 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 48.66505, 14.70618
What it is and where
Žofínský prales is a national nature reserve in the Czech Republic in Czechia. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Czechia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 48.66505, 14.70618; the nearest main airport is Brno-Tuřany Airport (BRQ, Brno), 155 km as the crow flies. How to get around Czechia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Czechia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Žofínský prales is April to October.
- JanPossible8:30
- FebPossible9:55
- MarPossible11:34
- AprBest time13:27
- MayBest time15:02
- JunBest time15:55
- JulBest time15:33
- AugBest time14:09
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:31
- NovPossible8:54
- DecPossible8:05
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 05. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Žofínský prales has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Czechia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Czechia
To enter Czechia there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Czechia checklist. Currency: Czech koruna (CZK); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 158 police · 155 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- [Z] Pohorská ves - VěrteleHiking3.8 km
- Hojná voda (national natural monument)Protected area in Czech Republic5.8 km
- U tří můstkůProtected area in Czech Republic6.2 km
- Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel (Pohoří na Šumavě)Church building in Pohoří na Šumavě, Czech Republic6.8 km
- Jelení vrchHill in the Czech Republic7.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Czechia guide.
More in Czechia: Nature
- Ore Mountains: mountain range in central Europe
- Sněžka: highest mountain of the Giant Mountains at the border of the Czech Republic and Poland
- Šumava National Park: national park in Czechia
- Großer Arber: highest mountain of the Bohemian Forest in Bavaria, Germany
- Podyjí National Park: national park in the Czech Republic
- Petřín
Every Czechia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Žofínský prales?
It is a national nature reserve in the Czech Republic in Czechia. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Czechia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Žofínský prales?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 05.
How do you get to Žofínský prales?
The nearest main airport is Brno-Tuřany Airport (BRQ), 155 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Czechia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Czechia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have [[Z] Pohorská ves - Věrtele](/paises/europa/chequia/z-pohorska-ves-vertele/), Hojná voda (national natural monument), U tří můstků. The rest is in the Czechia guide.
Keep reading
- Nature1986 places for nature in Czechia, from Ore Mountains to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- CzechiaBefore travelling to Czechia: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in, but the currency is…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Žofínský prales on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.