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Things to see in Železná Ruda (Czechia): 51 places and when to go
Železná Ruda is a town in Czechia, and this site lists 51 places in and around it, mainly Nature (29), Wildlife (17), Hiking (16). The best known are Großer Arber, Zwercheck and Lackenberg. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 01. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Czechia · 49.1431, 13.2396
- Places
- 51 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (29) · Wildlife (17) · Hiking (16) · Mountains (15) · Snow (3) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- PRG Prague, 130 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Großer Arber, at 1,456 m.
What to see in Železná Ruda
The places in and around Železná Ruda, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Großer ArberHighest mountain of the Bohemian Forest in Bavaria, Germany8.3 km
- ZwercheckNature · Mountains6.3 km
- LackenbergNature · Mountains6.8 km
- Jezerní horaMountain of the Kunisch Mountains in Czech Republic4.9 km
- MůstekMountain in Czech Republic6.6 km
- PancířNature · Mountains4.0 km
- PoledníkNature · Mountains14 km
- PolomMountain in Czech Republic3.8 km
- PrenetMountain in Czech Republic10 km
- ŽdánidlaMountain in Czech Republic9.0 km
- JavornáMountain in Czech Republic8.8 km
- Vysoký hřbetMountain in Czech Republic10 km
- Černé a Čertovo jezeroNational nature reserve in the Czech Republic5.1 km
- Bílá stržProtected area in Czech Republic8.0 km
- Zelenský luhProtected area in Czech Republic11 km
- PoustkaProtected area in Czech Republic11 km
- Královský hvozdProtected area in Czech Republic9.6 km
- Brčálnické mokřadyProtected area in Czech Republic5.3 km
- ChřepiceProtected area in Czech Republic13 km
- Datelovská stržProtected area in Czech Republic13 km
- LakmalProtected area in Czech Republic10.0 km
- Městišťské rokleProtected area in Czech Republic9.3 km
- Onen SvětProtected area in Czech Republic11 km
- PrameništěProtected area in Czech Republic5.1 km
And the other 27, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Svobodova niva, Úhlavský luh, Zhůřská hnízdiště, Zhůřská pláň, Zhůřský lom
- Museums and art: Localbahnmuseum Bayerisch Eisenstein
- History: Zámeček Železná Ruda
- Food and drink: Belveder
- Hiking: Böhmweg, [[Č] Alžbětín - jezero Laka](/paises/europa/chequia/c-alzbetin-jezero-laka/), [[Č] Železná Ruda - Luby](/paises/europa/chequia/c-zelezna-ruda-luby/), E6 European long distance path, Flusswanderweg Schwarzer Regen, Goldsteig Alternative Nr.13, Goldsteig N14: Großer Arber - Bayerisch Eisenstein, Goldsteig N15: Bayerisch Eisenstein - Großer Falkenstein, Goldsteig N16: Großer Falkenstein - Rachel, Goldsteig-Nordroute, Gunthersteig, [[Z] Pod Lovečnou - Brčálník](/paises/europa/chequia/z-pod-lovecnou-brcalnik/), Zlatá stezka Zwiesel - Hartmanice
- Mountains: Chata KČT Prášily, Osserschutzhaus, Základna Bílého orla
- Snow: Debrník, Samoty
- With kids: Wellness Javor
When to go to Železná Ruda
The best time to visit Železná Ruda is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:26
- FebPossible9:53
- MarPossible11:34
- AprBest time13:28
- MayBest time15:05
- JunBest time15:59
- JulBest time15:37
- AugBest time14:12
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:30
- NovPossible8:51
- DecPossible8:01
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 01. In April, 49 of the 51 places are at their best.
When to go to Czechia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Železná Ruda
The nearest main airport is Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG, Prague), 130 km as the crow flies. How to get around Czechia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Czechia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Železná Ruda?
The best known: Großer Arber, Zwercheck, Lackenberg, Jezerní hora, Můstek. In all, 51 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Železná Ruda?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 01.
How do you get to Železná Ruda?
The nearest main airport is Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), 130 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Železná Ruda as the destination and these 51 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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