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Čerchov Observation Tower

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Čerchov Observation Tower

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Čerchov Observation Tower

Name: Čerchov Observation Tower
Rating: 2

Recommended by 20 mountain bikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

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CHKO Český les

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Location: Plzeňský kraj, Southwest, Czech Republic

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September 17, 2025

At 1,042 meters above sea level, the Čerchov (also known as Schwarzkopf or Schwarzkoppe) is the highest mountain in the Upper Palatinate Forest (Český les) and the northern peak of the Bohemian Forest. It lies approximately 2 kilometers from the German-Czech border in the Czech Republic, roughly in the center of a triangle formed by the towns of Waldmünchen, Furth im Wald, and Domažlice.

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MarcusB73

September 18, 2025

An old tower at Cerchov, which served a different purpose during the Cold War than it does today. Unfortunately, the tower and its associated bistro, run by the Taus Tourist Club, are only open in July and August. Therefore, the tower can only be climbed then.

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Location: Plzeňský kraj, Southwest, Czech Republic

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

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