Nature
Black Lake
Černé jezero
- Walk-in
- ≈2 h here
The largest natural lake in the Czech Republic, a glacial lake below a steep forested wall in Šumava.
- Region
- Plzeň Region
- Category
- Nature
- Coordinates
- 49.1810° N · 13.1850° E
Good to know
Open all year in daylight and usually free; paths can be icy in winter or closed after storms.
A rough guide to seasons and booking, not live opening hours – those are on the map listings above.
Quick answers
- Do you need to book a visit to Black Lake?
- No, you can usually just turn up.
- When can you visit Black Lake?
- Any time of year.
- How much time do you need at Black Lake?
- Allow about 2 h on site, plus travel.
- How far is Black Lake from Prague?
- About 2 h 55 min by car from Prague (168 km), without traffic.
- What else is near Black Lake?
- Nearby on Pinsko: Kout na Šumavě Brewery, 28 km; Šumava Foothills, 41 km and Boubín Primeval Forest, 51 km (straight-line distances).