Šumava Mountains

The Šumava Mountains, also known as the Bohemian Forest, are a forested mountain range located on the border of the Czech Republic and Germany. They are part of the larger Bohemian Massif. The Šumava averages 3,500 feet (1,100 meters) in elevation, with its highest peaks reaching over 4,500 feet (1,378 meters).12

This mountain range is significant as the source of the Vltava River, which is important for hydroelectric power. Forests, comprising both coniferous and deciduous trees, cover more than a third of the Šumava, and the population density is low. The area also contains mineral deposits and stone quarries. The landscape is characterized by rounded, forested highlands made of crystalline rock.12