The Čerchov is at 1042 m n.m. the highest mountain in the Upper Palatinate Forest and the northern peak of the Bohemian Forest. It is about 2 km from the German-Czech border, roughly in the middle of a triangle formed by the towns of Waldmünchen, Furth im Wald and Domažlice.

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After being used by the Wehrmacht in World War II, the summit was used intensively as a reconnaissance station until the 1990s and was no longer open to the public. …

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May 8, 2019

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The Cerckov, in German Schwarzkopf, is the highest elevation of the Oberpf. Forest. On the top of the mountain stands an old military tower and the so-called short tower. Observation tower. A visit to the bistro is highly recommended.

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1. Na Zlomu Shelter – Teufelsbrücke and waterwheel on the stream loop from Waldmünchen

32.6km

03:00

730m

740m

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2. Teufelsbrücke and waterwheel on the stream – Malinová Hora Former Barracks loop from Waldmünchen

21.8km

02:05

560m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Voithenberg Chapel – Teufelsbrücke and waterwheel on the stream loop from Furth im Wald

42.2km

03:56

1,050m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Elevation 1,030 m

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Koordinaten 49° 23′ 0″ N, 12° 47′ 1″ O

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Location: Plzeňský kraj, Southwest, Czech Republic

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Čerchov Observation Tower and Former Military Site

1. Na Zlomu Shelter – Teufelsbrücke and waterwheel on the stream loop from Waldmünchen

2. Teufelsbrücke and waterwheel on the stream – Malinová Hora Former Barracks loop from Waldmünchen

3. Voithenberg Chapel – Teufelsbrücke and waterwheel on the stream loop from Furth im Wald

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