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Černé Jezero (Black Lake) – Špičák Observation Tower loop from Hojsova Stráž-Brčálník

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Černé Jezero (Black Lake) – Špičák Observation Tower loop from Hojsova Stráž-Brčálník

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Černé Jezero (Black Lake) – Špičák Observation Tower loop from Hojsova Stráž-Brčálník

04:52

15.9km

550m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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CHKO Šumava

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.35 km

Spring and Stream in Šumava

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Can you drink! :-)

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4.65 km

Picnic Areas in CHKO Šumava

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There are some of these inviting rest areas along the hiking and cycling path.

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4.86 km

Marian Statue on a Rock Obelisk (Chapel below the Black Lake)

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Well done …

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6.11 km

The Black Lake is the largest glacial lake in Bohemia. It is perfectly framed by a rock face and the forest shore with mystical peace between the mountains and is a popular stop on hiking and mountain bike tours.

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6.47 km

Černé jezero

Lake

8.10 km

Mountain Pass

8.92 km

Špičák Observation Tower

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From this observation tower you have a great view over the mountains and the bike park Spicak. It costs five crowns to climb.

Downhill fans are sure to be familiar with this bike park: the trails here are not for the faint of heart. If you feel like trying out one of the trails, please inform yourself beforehand on the information boards whether the route you have chosen corresponds to your ability - and whether your bike can handle it.

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9.85 km

Forest path in Šumava Protected Landscape Area

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Very clean and tidy here

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10.6 km

Path to Špičák in Šumava National Park

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Nice hiking trail, relaxing hike, everything is wonderful.

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11.6 km

Mountain Bike Trail – CHKO Šumava

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Skiers in winter and mountain bikes in summer

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13.4 km

Špičácké sedlo

Mountain Pass

15.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

4.12 km

931 m

460 m

128 m

Surfaces

6.01 km

4.46 km

2.66 km

1.99 km

638 m

126 m

Elevation

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Comments

June 25, 2023,2023 - Tschechien - Von Hojsova Stráž-Brčálník zum Černé Jezero (Teufelssee) und über den Špičák (Spitzberg)

It was supposed to be a warm-up and acclimatization tour for the holiday. Originally 11.6 km with about 500 meters of altitude were planned. Through replanning and various adjustments, it quickly became 15.5 and finally 16.3 km.
It doesn't matter ... it was a challenging and at the same time super beautiful and very varied hike: forest paths, forest roads …

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April 26, 2023,Nach Certovo jezero (Teufelssee)

We started at the Hotel Karl car park. Parking is chargeable, you can pay with crowns or with a card, unfortunately the kiosk and the restaurant were closed. Unfortunately, the lookout tower on Špičák was also closed. But otherwise it was a nice tour

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October 6, 2024,Spicak über Schwarzsee und Teufelsee am 06.10.2024

Nice hike, only the way back on the asphalt road was not so nice

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April 3, 2025,Wanderung zum Schwarzer See und Teufelssee

The starting point for my circular hike today was the hiking car park at the Hotel Karl in Špičák near Železná Ruda in the Czech Republic.

The circular trail leads past the chapel under the Black Lake to the Black Lake. (At 18.43 hectares, Černé Jezero is the largest glacial cirque lake in the Czech Republic, framed by the 320-meter-high …

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July 30, 2022,Wanderung zu Zwei Tschechischen Seen

Beautiful scenic hike.
Although marked as difficult in the hiking book, not a big challenge. The way back is unfortunately on the tarred road.
Had a wonderful fun hiking day with very nice company

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April 24, 2026,Lothars Spitzbergrunde

Thanks for the inspiration, it was a really nice round 👍

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Černé Jezero (Black Lake) – Špičák Observation Tower loop from Hojsova Stráž-Brčálník

Spring and Stream in Šumava

Picnic Areas in CHKO Šumava

Marian Statue on a Rock Obelisk (Chapel below the Black Lake)