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Čertovo Jezero (Devil's Lake) – Špičák Observation Tower loop from Špičák

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Čertovo Jezero (Devil's Lake) – Špičák Observation Tower loop from Špičák

Moderate

4.5

(153)

799

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Čertovo Jezero (Devil's Lake) – Špičák Observation Tower loop from Špičák

04:23

13.7km

560m

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: July 10, 2026

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CHKO Šumava

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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528 m

Spitzberg Tunnel

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The southern portal is below the valley station of the chair lift. Currently (Oct. 2019) there is no train, because the line is being rehabilitated in the direction of the German border.

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1.10 km

Mountain Bike Trail – CHKO Šumava

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Skiers in winter and mountain bikes in summer

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2.25 km

The Devil's Lake (Czech Čertovo jezero) is a glacial lake in the Bohemian Forest. It is located on Czech territory below the 1343 meter high sea wall at 1030 m above sea level. The bedrock is mica schist.

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3.15 km

Forest path in Šumava Protected Landscape Area

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Very clean and tidy here

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3.51 km

Mountain Pass

5.94 km

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

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Well done …

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6.15 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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6.45 km

Spring and Stream in Šumava

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Can you drink! :-)

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10.0 km

Viewpoint

11.5 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 …

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13.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.51 km

4.28 km

830 m

Surfaces

7.30 km

2.61 km

1.86 km

1.53 km

297 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

27°C

13°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

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 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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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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April 24, 2026,Lothars Spitzbergrunde

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

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June 14, 2025,Wanderung Spicak (Tschechin)

Today, we spontaneously went to Tschechin and looked for a parking space in Spicak to start a hike. At first, I was a bit clueless, not knowing how to speak Czech. I opened Komoot and discovered two lakes, and then I set off. There were superb hiking trails with beautiful scenery and two beautiful lakes. Watching the guys and girls …

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August 31, 2023,Schwarzersee und Teufelssee in Tschechien

After 3.5 km only asphalt you are finally at the Schwarzensee. Then contrast program. Very steep uphill (about 20%). Like in a riverbed. "Mini Grand Canyon". Very steep and deep washouts.
Downhill to Teufelssee over wide paths. Then back to the parking lot. Must have seen. But... from my perspective, the small Arbersee is much more worthwhile.

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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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Čertovo Jezero (Devil's Lake) – Špičák Observation Tower loop from Špičák

Spitzberg Tunnel

Mountain Bike Trail – CHKO Šumava