7.8 km
Hotel • Kvilda
Hotel Šumava Inn
1 440 Kč/night
About this place
The highest waterfall in Šumava in the heart of wild nature, hidden in a national nature reserve.
Černá strž is the highest and most powerful waterfall in the entire Šumava region, located in a national nature reserve within the Šumava National Park. It lies on the Černý potok stream, which springs on the slopes of Mount Luzný and falls from a height of 12 meters into the valley. The total length of the cascades reaches 30 meters, with the highest step measuring 8 meters.
The waterfall is surrounded by dense forest, and due to its remote location, it offers a unique experience of pristine nature. An educational trail from the village of Modrava, about 3 kilometers long, leads to the waterfall and is accessible on foot or by bike. Along the way, you pass old stumps, rock formations, and the stream creating a pleasant murmur. It is recommended to visit in spring after the snow melts, when the flow is highest and the waterfall is most powerful.
Černá strž is part of a nature reserve, so you must stay on marked trails. The site is accessible year-round, but in winter the path may be more challenging due to snow and ice. There is a parking lot in Modrava, from where a blue-marked trail leads. Do not forget to bring sturdy shoes and a camera, as the views of the falling water and surrounding forest are breathtaking.
Waterfall
Category
Location on the map
Accommodation nearby
Find hotels, guest houses and apartments near this place.
Advertisement – affiliate link. We may earn a commission when you book, at no extra cost to you.
Navigate
Location
Šumava
GPS: 49.0025, 13.4761
Nearest accommodation
Nearby accommodation sorted by distance
Tips nearby
Other interesting places you can visit along the way
Plzeňský kraj
Capercaillie Lekking Grounds in Šumava
A unique place in the heart of Šumava, where you can observe rare capercaillies during their courtship display – an unforgettable experience for nature lovers.
No rating
Detail
Šumava
Bílá vrata
Bizarre rock formation resembling a gate, popular tourist destination in the heart of the Šumava.
No rating
Detail
Nature
2.1 km
Šumava
Řeka Vydra / Povydří
Romantic valley full of rapids, rocky outcrops and pools, where you will fall in love with the wild beauty of the Šumava nature.
No rating
Detail
Šumava
Monument of Emperor Joseph II
A unique monument commemorating the visit of Emperor Joseph II to Šumava, surrounded by beautiful nature and history.
No rating
Detail
Plzeňský kraj
Tříjezerní slať
An untouched peat bog landscape with ponds and rare flora in Šumava.
No rating
Detail
Similar tips — Waterfall
Waterfall
Krkonoše
Pančavský vodopád
The highest waterfall in the Czech Republic, falling from Pančavská louka into the glacial Labský důl. An impressive spectacle amidst the nature of the Krkonoše Mountains.
No rating
Detail
Waterfall
Krkonoše
Mumlavský vodopád
The largest and most voluminous waterfall in the Czech Republic, located in the picturesque valley of the Mumlava River in the Krkonoše Mountains. A popular tourist destination.
No rating
Detail
Waterfall
Liberecký kraj
Jedlová Waterfalls
A picturesque cascade of waterfalls on the Jedlová stream, hidden in the beautiful nature of the Jizera Mountains. An ideal place for relaxation and a short walk.
No rating
Detail
Foto: Adam Hauner · CC BY-SA 3.0