(in
Czech '''Jihočeský kraj''') is an administrative unit (''
Kraj '') of the
Czech Republic , located mostly in the southern part of its historical region of
Bohemia , with a small part in southwestern
Moravia . The region borders (from the west clockwise) the regions
Plzeň ,
Central Bohemia ,
Vysocina and
South Moravia . To the south it borders
Austria and
Germany . The region was also previously referred to as ''Budĕjovický kraj'' or ''Českobudĕjovický kraj'' but since
2001 these terms are officially obsolete. Its capital is
České Budějovice .
The region consists of the former districts (in
Czech ''okresy'')
České Budějovice ,
Český Krumlov ,
Jindřichův Hradec ,
Písek ,
Prachatice ,
Strakonice and
Tábor .
The highest elevation in the region is the 1378 m high Plechý in the
Bohemian Forest , the lowest elevation with 350 m above seas level is at the Orlická dam.
A big part of the Šumava National Park is situated in South Bohemia. The Bohemian Forest is a popular holiday destination because it is excellent hiking country. Most interesting natural and cultural sights are connected with more than 500 km of summer marked trails and many bike trails.
