The Top 19 Lakes in the Bohemian Forest

Looking to visit the best lakes in the Bohemian Forest? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Bohemian Forest’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

View of the Beginning of Lipno Reservoir at Nová Pec

Plesné Lake

Beach on the Lipno Reservoir

Plešné jezero

Lackensee

Tříjezerní Slať Peat Bog

Nova Pec Village

Prášilské Jezero (Stubenbacher Lake)

Lake in Šumava National Park

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View of the Beginning of Lipno Reservoir at Nová Pec
Cycling Highlight
A very nice section of the route, no matter which direction you come from. The Vltava reservoir begins at this bridge.
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Plesné Lake
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Beautiful lake to stay
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Beach on the Lipno Reservoir
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The Lipno Dam (Czech: Vodní nádrž Lipno 'Lipno Dam') is a lake in the southwest of the Czech Republic, part of the Vltava Cascade (Czech: Vltavská kaskáda) and forms its …
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Plešné jezero
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The Plöckensteinersee (in Czech Plešné jezero) is a glacial lake that lies below the Plöckenstein. On the east bank there is a shelter and places to take a break where …
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Lackensee
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Beautiful, small lake, but please note that the route towards Germany is closed to hikers and cyclists from March to July due to the capercaillie breeding season and may not be walked or cycled on.
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Tříjezerní Slať Peat Bog
Hiking Highlight
The Trijezerní slát is part of the peat bog complex of the Modravská slát. Slať is a typical example of a mountain plateau with three peat lakes.
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Nova Pec Village
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Several ways to stop
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Prášilské Jezero (Stubenbacher Lake)
Hiking Highlight
A glacier lake with a max. Depth of 15m according to Wikipedia.
Especially beautiful is the way there or away from there. Benches are available for a rest.
Baden is not allowed there.
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Lake in Šumava National Park
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One of the most beautiful places through the Sumava.
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