Poledník, 1315 m

On the top of Smrčina-Hpochficht, the highest point of the Austrian ski area Hochficht is located, from the czech side you must visit Nová Pec with ski and skins. A circuit through the Šumava forestes is offered. As Plechý is Smrčina also an ideal area for fitness ski tours.

The ski tour to the highest part of the Šumava ridge leads over three important peaks. Hochstein 1333 m on the German side, Třístoličník 1302 m (Dreisesselberg) and finally Plechý (Plöckenstein), the highest point in the Czech part of Šumava. From above there is a view of the Plešné jezero lake, which separates the Jezerní stěna wall from the ridge. The route mainly leads along forest roads. The marked path along the ridge leads through the intersection of three borders - the Czech Republic, Germany (Bavaria) and Austria (Upper Austria). Refreshments are available in the Hut Berggasthof Dreisessel under Třístolicník. The ski tour can be included in the category of fitness ski tours and does not expect any downhill experiences. It is an ideal train ride from Nová Pec (the destination point) to Nové Údolí station, where this ski tour begins.