🏞️ Discover the majestic glacial lakes of Černé and Čertovo jezero in Šumava National Park.
💧 Witness the unique European watershed where waters flow to different seas.
🌲 Experience stunning natural beauty in a national nature reserve, established in 1911.
🚶♀️ Enjoy an eight-kilometre loop trail around the lakes, with an optional extension to Mt Špičák look-out tower.
🌊 Visit Černé jezero, the largest natural lake in the Czech Republic, with a maximum depth of 40 meters, known for its dark, mysterious surface caused by ancient pollen deposits.
🌍 Stand at the main European watershed, separating the North Sea and Black Sea basins.
🚶♀️ The main route is an 8 km loop starting from Špičácké sedlo car park.
⏱️ Total trip length is 11 km, with an approximate duration of 2 hours 40 minutes.
⛰️ Expect an elevation gain of 231 meters, rated as medium difficulty.
🔭 An optional 1.5 km walk leads to the Mt Špičák look-out tower (1,202 m).
⚠️ Be aware that the path between Černé and Čertovo jezero is narrow and stony, requiring careful footing.
🚫 Visitors are required to stay on marked trails within the national nature reserve.
🌊 Water from Černé Jezero flows to the North Sea, while Čertovo jezero's waters flow to the Black Sea.
🚂 In summer months, a tourist train 'Šumaváček' operates to Černé jezero, offering an alternative way to reach the lake.
🅿️ Available at the Špičácké sedlo car park, which serves as the starting point for the loop trail.
🆓 Parking at Špičácké sedlo is free, and it's also the closest starting point to Černé jezero (approx. 3.5 km away).