From Souš to the foot of Černý vrch and back along the Dárská trail

on XC skis

A loop from Souš Reservoir along the Soušská road to the foot of Černý vrch and back on the quiet Dárská trail.

About the trip

This exceptionally pleasant, easy-to-follow and very friendly loop leads through the picturesque surroundings of Souš Reservoir and the foothills of Černý vrch. The trip starts at the foot of Souš Dam, from where the route climbs gently along the well-known Soušská road. Via the picturesque and popular section called Vánočka, it smoothly joins the Jezdecká trail and continues to the U Studánky and Kůrovec junctions. The route circles the vast forests of the eastern Jizera Mountains below majestic Černý vrch, and the quiet Dárská trail brings you comfortably back to Souš. With minimal elevation changes, gentle gradients and excellently groomed tracks, it is a great choice both for recreational skiers and families and for those seeking a calmer pace and less busy sections without exhausting climbs.

Description of the route

Souš – Soušská silnice – U Studánky – Kůrovec – trail below Černý vrch – Dárská cesta - Souš

From Souš to the foot of Černý vrch and back along the Dárská trail

From Souš to the foot of Černý vrch and back along the Dárská trail

14
kms
Tanvald region
Attractions on the route

Souš Reservoir: An important valley dam from 1915 that serves as a key drinking-water reservoir, set among deep forests.

Soušská silnice: A mountain road closed in winter and transformed into a wide, perfectly groomed ski route.

Černý vrch: The dominant wooded peak of the eastern part of the range, with the route running smoothly below its slopes.

Dárská cesta: A peaceful forest trail offering romantic winter scenery and an undisturbed ride back to the reservoir.

Destinations on the route

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