The lakes of Černé jezero and Čertovo jezero
Ledovcová jezera Černé a Čertovo
Parking available
Explore the two most famous glacial lakes in Šumava National Park, Černé and Čertovo jezero, on an eight-kilometre loop trail, discovering a unique European watershed.

🏞️ Explore Černé jezero and Čertovo jezero, two famous glacial lakes in Šumava National Park.
💧 Discover a unique European watershed where waters flow to different seas.

Why Go

🌲 Experience stunning natural beauty in a national nature reserve established in 1911.
🚶‍♀️ Enjoy an eight-kilometre loop trail around the lakes.
🌊 Visit Černé jezero, the largest natural lake in the Czech Republic, known for its dark, mysterious surface.
🌍 Stand at the main European watershed, separating the North Sea and Black Sea basins.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Path between Černé and Čertovo jezero is narrow and stony, requiring careful footing.

Tips

🚫 Visitors are required to stay on marked trails.
🚂 In summer, a tourist train 'Šumaváček' operates to Černé jezero.

Cost

💰 Free.

Hours

🕒 Total trip length is 2 hours 40 minutes.

🅿️ Parking

Available and free at Špičácké sedlo car park, serving as the starting point.