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 (Bohemian Forest) at a Glance#
About Černá hora (Bohemian Forest)#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -7° - -1° | -10° | 127 mm | overcast | 95% | 5.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| February | Poor | -7° - -1° | -10° | 97 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| March | Poor | -4° - 2° | -7° | 112 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 5.1 m/s | 0.5 low | 11.7h |
| April | Poor | -2° - 6° | -2° | 88 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 5° | 98 mm | overcast | 78% | 4.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.0h |
| June | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 10° | 137 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.7 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.8h |
| July | Good | 8° - 17° | 12° | 161 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.9 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.5h |
| August | Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 119 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 7° | 106 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 1° - 9° | 1° | 94 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -3° - 3° | -5° | 114 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| December | Poor | -6° - 0° | -9° | 149 mm | overcast | 94% | 5.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
