Čertovo Jezero (Devil's Lake) – Černé Jezero (Black Lake) loop from Svaroh

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Čertovo Jezero (Devil's Lake) – Černé Jezero (Black Lake) loop from Svaroh

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Čertovo Jezero (Devil's Lake) – Černé Jezero (Black Lake) loop from Svaroh

06:01

17.4km

810m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 15.5 km for 308 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

83 m

Ascent to Zwercheck

Highlight • Climb

The hiking trail on Zwercheck is short and crisp. Once at the top, you will be rewarded with a great view.

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8.19 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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9.44 km

Mountain Pass

10.7 km

Černé Jezero (Black Lake)

Highlight • Lake

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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11.1 km

Černé jezero

Lake

14.1 km

přírodní památka Královský hvozd

Nature Reserve

15.0 km

Zwercheck Ridge Trail

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful path along the German-Czech border... it is worth walking this path all the way to the Osser

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15.2 km

Svaroh / Zwercheck Summit

Highlight • Summit

On the wide, free rounded summit there is a meadow and a smaller rock bar with a summit cross and a good view over to the Großer Arber and to the Kaitersberg and down into the Lamer Winkel.

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15.4 km

Zwercheck summit cross (German side)

Highlight • Summit

Small but beautiful summit cross on the summit (small rock bar) of the German Zwercheck (1333m) with a dream view of the Arber, Kaitersberg and Lamer Winkel

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15.5 km

Felsenmeer Route to Zwercheck Summit

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great climbing path to the summit Zwercheck. Surefootedness and good shoes are recommended! Red dots show the approximate route. Fantastic view all the time 🤩

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17.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.72 km

6.38 km

1.93 km

283 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.71 km

4.16 km

4.09 km

2.02 km

819 m

600 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,320 m)

Lowest point (980 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

10°C

-1°C

0 %

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Comments

December 5, 2024,Zwercheck Teufelssee

Start of my first winter tour. Due to unclear snow conditions, we went to the Bavarian Forest or rather over to the Bohemian Forest. Weather-wise, we had snow, sun and fog, but we are well equipped. The Arber was actually covered in haze all day 😀 The tour itself was quite nice with the two lakes, didn't really meet anyone …

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