Bikepark Špičák
Železná Ruda, Plzeň Region, Czechia
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- Country
- Czech Republic [1]
- State / region
- Plzeň Region (Šumava / Bohemian Forest) [2]
- City / nearest town
- Železná Ruda (Špičák 182, 340 04) [1]
- Mountain area
- Šumava / Bohemian Forest · Špičák (summit ~1,202 m) [2]
- Coordinates
- 49.1649, 13.2214 ↗ Google Geocoding API
- Drive from Berlin
- 516 km · 5:52 h ↗ Google Maps Directions API
- Lift
- Modern four-seat chairlift/cableway to the summit (1,202 m) [2]
- Season & hours
- Typically June–October; chairlift daily Sun–Thu 09:00–17:00 in peak (per 2025 schedule) [2]
- Gravity Card
- Yes — Bikepark Špičák in the network [5]
Trails
- Character
- Natural-character Šumava park with flow and a high fun factor; leans toward experienced riders with demanding tech/DH. [2]
- Trail types
- Downhill, freeride, northshore, flow, jump park, family line [2]
- Difficulty spread
- 1122 (6 routes; named: Good Year Family Line, Black Friday, Struggle, Air-Stone, plus Jump Park) [3]
- Vertical / longest
- ~333 m vertical (1,093 ft); longest descent Good Year Family Line ~3,500 m [4]
Features & suitability
- Family friendly
- Partly — Good Year Family Line offers a gentler intro, but the park is generally rated less suited to complete beginners [6]
- Beginner friendly
- Limited — a reviewer notes it is "not very suitable for complete beginners," though the Skill Center helps newcomers start safely [6]
- Skills area
- Yes (no belt) — Skill Center at the lower lift station plus an Airbag for safe jump practice. No magic-carpet/conveyor found. [2]
- Standout features
- Struggle DH (Czech/European Cup race course, very technical); Airbag jump trainer; Jump Park [2]
Practical
- Bike shop / repair
- Yes — bike rental (XC, DH/FR), bike servicing and a shop on site [6]
- Bike wash
- Yes — bike wash listed among on-site services [6]
- Camper / camping
- Yes — camper vans in car park P2 a few hundred metres from the lift; a campground ~5 km away [6]
- Reputation
- Well regarded — Firmy.cz 4.5/5; Facebook 96% recommend (643 reviews); praised for value, service and flowy natural trails. [7]
Sources
- Google Geocoding API — Bikepark Špičák coordinates
- Ski & Bike Špičák — official (lift, trails, skill center, season)
- Ski & Bike Špičák — Trails (named trails, family line 3,500 m)
- Trailforks — Bike Park Špičák (6 trails, ~333 m / 1,093 ft vertical)
- Gravity Card — network bikeparks list
- Maja Travels — Bikepark Špičák (beginner suitability, shop/wash, camping)
- Firmy.cz — BikePark Špičák rating (4.5/5)