Water & Šumava lakes

Jezero Laka

Autem 90 min

The smallest and highest Šumava glacial lake is a quieter goal for guests who accept a longer walk — the official route from Železná Ruda is 14 km and about 4.5 hours.

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Laka is not a lake you step out of the car and reach in twenty minutes. NP administration from Železná Ruda gives 14 km, about 450 m ascent and high difficulty; the longer loop from Prášily is 18 km. The longer approach makes it calmer and less showy than Černé jezero.

Practical details

  • Autem 90 min
  • Opening hours: Přírodní lokalita bez klasické otevírací doby.

On site

  • Choose one official variant beforehand and do not shortcut through protected land.
  • If starting from Prášily, check the state of the Gsenget road repair before leaving.
  • At the lake allow a pause — the journey is a large part of the experience.