Čerchov, Mountain summit in Western Bohemia, Czech Republic.

Schwarzkopf, also known as Čerchov, is a mountain summit in the Bohemian Forest with views across the surrounding forests and valleys. The mountain is accessible via several marked trails of varying difficulty, accommodating hikers with different experience levels.

The summit was used by the Wehrmacht as an observation post during World War II, then served as an intelligence station through the Cold War until the early 1990s, when the area was closed to the public. The Kurz Tower, built in 1904, reopened in July 2000; a second, larger army tower from 1987 remains in use for air traffic control.

Since 1991 a mountain mass has been held at the end of August each year, bringing Czech and German pilgrims together; it is celebrated by the Bishop of Plzeň. The Hanova stezka path from Česká studánka, laid with stone steps and opened on 1 September 1901, is named after Petr Hana, then chairman of the Domažlice branch of the Czech Tourist Club, who funded it.

The best time to visit is from May through October when weather is most stable and paths are easiest to navigate. Wear sturdy footwear and bring water, as the summit is exposed with little shelter available.

The summit lies on the European watershed between the Atlantic and the Black Sea; streams rising on its slopes feed both the Radbuza and the Böhmische Schwarzach. From July 2000 the Kurz Tower reopened after decades of military closure.