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Black Lake (Schwarzer See)

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    1. Černé Jezero (Black Lake) – View of Großer Arber loop from Lam

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    Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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    August 20, 2025

    Black Lake (German: Schwarzer See) is the largest glacial lake in the Bohemian Forest and also the largest lake in the Czech Republic, excluding man-made bodies of water. It has an area of 18.47 hectares. It lies at an altitude of 1008 meters and its maximum depth reaches 39.8 meters. It was formed in the recent glacial period. It is located six kilometers northwest of Železná Ruda, less than one kilometer from the Czech-German border.

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      Elevation 1,050 m

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      Location: Plzeňský kraj, Southwest, Czech Republic

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