Lipno 2026 Tree Top Walk: Hours, Prices, and Tips for Your Visit
The Lipno Treetop Walk is a household name. Climbing up into the treetops and viewing the Lipno Dam from a height normally seen only by birds—that’s an experience visitors to Lipno remember for years to come. The Lipno Tree Top Walk is one of the most visited attractions in the entire southern Šumava region and attracts tens of thousands of visitors from across the country every year.
If you’re planning to visit, find out how to avoid long lines and the disappointment of finding an attraction closed. And find out what else in the area is worth your time.
Current 2026 Ticket Prices for the Lipno Treetop Walk
The Lipno Tree-Trimming Trail has a dynamic pricing structure. This means that if you book your visit online—and as early as possible—you’ll pay less. If you book about 14 days in advance, your visit can cost as little as 250 CZK. However, if you want to visit the trail tomorrow, you’ll pay up to 140 CZK extra. You’ll also pay extra for transportation via the Stezkabus or cable car and for riding down the trail on a scooter. You can find more details about tickets at lipnocard.cz
Ticket type | Price |
Adult | cca 250–810 Kč |
Children (4–15 years) | cca 230-750 Kč |
Family admission (2+2) | cca 730–1 140 Kč |
Senior (65+) | cca 230–360 Kč |
Children to 3 years | free |
Lipno Card holders | discount (check the current amount at lipnocard.cz) |
Opening hours by season
The Lipno Tree Top Walk is open seasonally, and its hours of operation vary slightly each year. General schedule:
Season | Opening hours |
April–May | 10:00 – 18:00 |
June–September | 10:00 – 19:00 |
October–November (December) | 10:00 – 17:00 (16:00) |
Winter Hours (January, February) | limited or closed |
During the summer months (July and August), you can also enjoy the night trail from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Please nejstee: The Lipno Tree Top Walk may be closed due to strong winds or thunderstorms for safety reasons. Before you go, check the current status at stezkakorunamistromu.cz or directly at webcam.
How do I get to the Treetop Walk?
By car
It’s about a 5-minute drive from Lipno nad Vltavou. Parking is available right Další to the Stezka complex, but it tends to fill up around 10:00 a.m. during peak season. We recommend arriving before 9:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m.
Alternatively, you can park at the campground or by the dam and ride your bike to the trail. It’s about a 3-kilometer ride on a flat road.
The cable car
From the center of Lipno nad Vltavou, the Lipno Express cable car will take you to the Trail (cable car schedule) From there, it’s a short walk (about 10–15 minutes) to the Treetop Walk. You can get a discount on the cable car fare thanks to Lipno.card. Families with children will also find it worthwhile to Lipno.pass, which nejste only lets you travel affordably around the Lipno region in many different ways, but also opens the door to places like the largest playground in the Šumava Mountains The forest kingdom, to the Lipno Express cable car, the Bike Park, or the Stezkabus.
Taking the Stezkabus
During the season, there are bus services to the area, as well as a special “Stezkabus” (bus schedule). It starts at the parking lot across from the Lipno Information Center and leads all the way to the Nature Trail and the Forest Kingdom.
On foot
A marked hiking trail leads directly from Lipno nad Vltavou to the Trail. The distance is approximately 3.5 km, and the terrain slopes gently upward.
The Lipno Tree Top Walk: What Awaits You There?
The Tree Top Walk is approximately 675 meters long, and you’ll walk along a wooden bridge at a height of up to 12 meters. Plan on spending 45–75 minutes on the entire experience, depending on how long you linger at the lookout points.
What you’ll experience:
- A gradual climb through the forest to the treetop bridges
- Viewing platforms offering panoramic views of the reservoir
- Information board on the Šumava forest ecosystem
- The highest point, offering a 360° view, is the final observation tower.
Can you visit the Lipno Tree Top Walk with a stroller?
Of course! The Treetop Walk is designed to be barrier-free, meaning it is accessible to strollers, wheelchairs, and pedestrians with limited mobility. The surface is flat and safe.
Nevertheless, we have a few practical tips for you:
- The stroller must be equipped with a braking system—part of the route is slightly downhill
- With a double stroller (for twins), the passage is a bit narrower, but it’s still possible
- Older visitors or those with limited mobility can complete the route without any difficulty
Tip for parents of small children: Come in the morning when it’s cooler in the woods. In the afternoon or in the summer after it rains, the wet wood can be a bit slippery.
Where can I find a good place to eat near the Trail?
There are two places to grab a bite to eat right near the Treetop Walk: a small café on the premises and a restaurant at the Lipno Resort, just a few minutes’ walk away.
If you’re planning to spend the whole day at Lipno and visit other interesting places besides the Trail, we recommend fueling up at one of the restaurants right in Lipno nad Vltavou. You can enjoy a good meal at places like:
- Molo Restaurant Lipno
- If you’re in a hurry, try Molo Bistro Lipno
- and for the kids’ much-needed ice cream and a cup of coffee for you, you can pop into Café du Lac.
You can find a complete list of restaurants in Lipno in the article The Top 12 restaurants on Lake Lipno: Top12 restaurants on Lake Lipno.
Where can I stay overnight near the Trail?
Here at Camping Panorama! That goes without saying! If you want to visit the Trail at your own pace, without the morning rush or a long drive, stay right here at Lipno. There are plenty of comfortable small hotels, guesthouses, and even campsites suitable for families with children.
Camping Panorama is located approximately 5 km from the Treetop Walk and offers:
- Camping sites for tents
- RV sites
- Own restaurant and facilities
- Direct access to the water.
The ideal plan: arrive on Friday afternoon, be the first to set out on the trail on Saturday morning, and spend the rest of the day splashing around on the beach with the kids and enjoying the nice weather.
Are you planning a weekend trip to the Treetop Walk at Lipno? Stay at Camping Panorama, just over 1 km from the Treetop Walk.
→ Are you planning a weekend trip to the Treetop Walk at Lipno? You can easily walk there in 20 minutes, even with a stroller.
Sources: stezkakorunamistromu.cz | lipno.info
