Černá hora (Bohemian Forest)
Mountain Peak in the Bohemian Forest on Czech-German border
A peak in the Bohemian Forest near the Plzeň Region offering skiing pistes and cross‑country trails in winter, plus hiking routes and lookout points in summer.
Černá hora is a forested hill or mountain in the Bohemian Forest (Šumava) within the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic.
The area is characterised by mixed montane forests, peat bogs and upland terrain typical of the Šumava range and is used for hiking, forestry and nature conservation. It lies in the western part of the Bohemian Forest near the Czech-German border.
Access is by local roads and forest tracks that connect to regional trail networks across Šumava.
- Landscape: Part of the Šumava/Bohemian Forest, offering forested trails and mountain scenery typical of the border highlands between the Czech Republic and Germany.
How to Get to Černá hora (Bohemian Forest) #
The Bohemian Forest region is reachable from Pilsen or Prague by regional train and bus services; local roads lead to trailheads. The nearest larger towns provide parking and visitor information.
Tips for Visiting Černá hora (Bohemian Forest) #
- Wear layers-the Bohemian Forest can be cool and damp even in summer.
- Stick to marked hiking trails and check maps; some forest paths cross national park boundaries and have varying facilities.
- Visit early morning for mist over the valleys-photographers prize the light then.
Best Time to Visit Černá hora (Bohemian Forest) #
Late spring through autumn for hiking; winter for snow sports if conditions allow.
Weather & Climate near Černá hora (Bohemian Forest) #
Černá hora (Bohemian Forest)'s climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1402 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (161 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
