Železná Ruda is a fully equipped, lively mountain town that combines year-round superior comfort, strong tourist appeal and long-term investment security. Without compromise.
Right in the town you can find everything you could need – from varied leisure activities to an ever-growing network of shops and restaurants to medical facilities. The historic centre with the Church of Our Lady of Help gives the place the atmosphere of a true mountain town and an unmistakable genius loci amidst the wild Šumava nature.
Železná Ruda has children and teenagers in mind – playgrounds, a skate park and sports facilities create an environment where your little ones and big ones can be active all year round.
The town is the natural gateway to the Šumava Mountains and their breathtaking natural beauty. In the immediate vicinity are located the famous Černé and Čertovo lakes near which you can visit the highest waterfall in the Šumava Mountains, Černá strž. You will also find breathtaking mountain peaks such as Pancíř and Špičák and dozens of marked hiking and cycling trails of various lengths and difficulty levels. The sparkling water surfaces, deep forests, and unique views are not just a "trip" here, but part of everyday life, which flows to the rhythm of the mountains.
Železná Ruda is a destination that offers something special in every season. The OKULA mountain apartments are therefore not limited to seasonal or weekend use – thanks to the rental management program, they also represent an attractive long-term investment opportunity.
Železná Ruda is a paradise for winter sports enthusiasts. Less than 400 metres from OKULA, you can connect to an extensive network of regularly groomed cross-country ski trails. The nearby Skiareál Samoty features three lifts, ski and snowboard rentals, and an ice-skating rink. The Ski areál Špičák, offering 8 kilometres of downhill slopes, is just a few minutes away by car or ski bus. More demanding skiers and snowboarders will appreciate the nearby Großer Arber, the highest peak of the Šumava / Bavarian Forest, with its renowned ski resort. For children and less experienced skiers, several smaller ski areas are located close to the OKULA residence.
The area around Železná Ruda offers more than 600 cycling routes of various types, lengths, and difficulty levels – from challenging MTB trails and scenic road circuits to long-distance cycling routes. Whether you are a passionate cyclist seeking demanding challenges or a family with young children looking for active relaxation, everyone will find their ideal route here.
The town is very well connected, including by train
(with direct connections from Pilsen and Prague).
A location that offers a wide range of sports activities, cycling trails, cafés, and e-bike charging stations in the immediate vicinity, with the town centre within walking distance and top-quality skiing on both the Czech and German sides of the Šumava Mountains reachable within half an hour.
| Pumptrack Železná Ruda | Sport / Children | 7 min | 550 m | (Closed circuit) for bikes and scooters |
| Connection to Cycling Routes | Recreation | 0 min | directly in front of OKULA | Direct access to Šumava cycling trails |
| Restaurants & Cafés Nearby | Gastronomy | from 1 min | from 50 m | Restaurants & Cafés |
| Areál Samoty | Sport | 4 min | 350 m | Skiing, tennis, volleyball, foot tennis |
| Areál Nad nádražím – Belveder | Sport / Entertainment | 15 min | 900 m | Multiple activities within one sports complex |
| Žabáky Natural Swimming Area | Sport | 16 min | 1000 m | Natural biotope with a sandy beach |
| Dr. Max – Klostermannovo Square | Pharmacy | 3 min | 170 m | Town pharmacy |
| Church of Our Lady Help of Christians | Culture | 3 min | 210 m | Historic landmark of the town |
| Museum of Historic Motorcycles | Culture | 4 min | 230 m | Chateau – the oldest building in town |
| Train Station | Transport | 3 min | 210 m | Železná Ruda centre |
| Ski & Bike Špičák (CZ) | Ski Resort | 7 min by car | 4 km | Skiing in winter, bike park in summer |
| Großer Arber (DE) | Ski Resort / Bike Park | 14 min by car | 11 km | The largest resort in the Bavarian Forest |
