The largest glacial lake in Šumava — an easy walk to the water that a pushchair will manage.
About the place
Černé jezero is the largest glacial lake in Šumava and one of the most popular outings around here — deservedly. The walk is lovely, easy, and small children manage it.
The woods around are quiet and pleasant; children are often kept busy collecting cones or watching ants. The gentle gradient makes it worth bringing a balance bike, scooter or bicycle for them.
- Parking
- Špičácké sedlo, the large car park by the Hotel Karl (on maps as Parkoviště Špičácké sedlo).
- Waymarking
- Yellow, from the car park to Černé jezero.
- To Černé jezero
- 3.5 km each way on a made-up path, suitable for pushchairs. About halfway there are wooden benches for a snack.
- To Čertovo jezero
- 2.5 km further, but the path is steep, stony and full of roots — for children from about 6, and not for pushchairs at all.
- The longer circuit
- 8.5 km: yellow to Čertovo jezero (2.5 km), red to Černé (2.5 km) and yellow back to Špičácké sedlo (3.5 km).