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.

Last updated 19 days ago

We strive for accuracy, but errors may occur. Please verify key info.