Vacov
About Vacov
A gateway to the Sumava wilderness where traditional Bohemian timber houses meet a quiet, understated hiking and cycling culture.
Highlights
- Bohemian forest trails
- Traditional timber architecture
- Sumava National Park
- Rural mountain solitude
Key Facts
- Altitude: 966m
- Top lift: 1033m
- Ski pistes: 0.4km
- Ski lifts: 2
- Lakes nearby: 23
- MTB trails: 55km
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Vacov
- Today: 6 to 11 °C, thunderstorm, 1 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 2435 m (1850 to 3200 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| do 24 sep | 6 / 11 °C | thunderstorm | 6 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| vr 25 sep | 5 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 7 h sun |
| za 26 sep | 5 / 18 °C | mainly clear | dry | 7 h sun |
| zo 27 sep | 8 / 19 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| ma 28 sep | 10 / 20 °C | mainly clear | dry | 4 h sun |
| di 29 sep | 8 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| wo 30 sep | 8 / 21 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| do 1 okt | 6 / 17 °C | fog | dry | 12 h sun |
| vr 2 okt | 8 / 17 °C | drizzle | 3 mm rain | 9 h sun |
| za 3 okt | 7 / 16 °C | drizzle | 10 mm rain | 11 h sun |
Things to do in Vacov
Hikes nearby — Vacov (15)
15 curated hiking trails around Vacov, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Přes Nebe a Peklo na Ždánov
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Naučná stezka Cestou zlatokopů
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Na Kašperk jinak
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NS Strážců hranice
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Naučná stezka Churáňov
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NS Po stopách savců Kašperskohorska
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Naučná stezka Hoslovice - Drážov
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odbočka k památníku letecké nehody
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Kolem Pranýře za výhledy
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Okružní trasa Churáňov
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Vlastivědný okruh
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Okruh šumavskými vesnicemi
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Naučná stezka Radešovské skály
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Naučná stezka včelařství
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Hrabický okruh
Getting to Vacov
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport (JCL), 60 km away, about 1h33 by road
- München: 3h19 by car, 250 km
- Nürnberg: 3h32 by car, 281 km
- Wien: 4h12 by car, 272 km
- Graz: 4h43 by car, 379 km
- Innsbruck: 5h03 by car, 371 km
- Stuttgart: 5h14 by car, 455 km
Where to stay in Vacov
140 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 278 EUR per night, median 288 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Vacov page.