Křišťanovický Pond
Křišťanovický rybník
Water
Swimming
Křišťanovický Pond, the highest situated pond in the Czech Republic, is nestled in the Šumava mountains, offering clean peat water for swimming, nature exploration, and summer refreshments.

🏞️ Natural pond in the Šumava forests, highest in Czech Republic.
✨ Peat water, free of cyanobacteria, believed to have healing properties.

Why Go

🏊‍♀️ Pleasant swimming in clean peat water
🌿 Explore Šumava Protected Landscape Area
🚣 Rent a boat, discover reed areas
🏐 Play handball on sandy court
🏰 Visit nearby Hus Castle ruins (1hr walk) and Magic Spring (10 min walk)

Why Avoid

⚠️ Path to Hus Castle is challenging with stones, roots, steep sections
🚧 Car access restricted, requires a walk from most parking

Tips

🅿️ Parking in Křišťanovice (600m walk), fee applies.
🚌 Accessible by bus (2km walk) or longer walk from Volary (8.5km).
🏕️ Tent camp reopens for summer season from 2025.

Cost

💰 Free entry to the pond.

Hours

🕒 Open daily, camp operates July-August.

🍽️ Refreshments

"Bouda U Josefa a Adélky" and kiosks available on beaches and dam.

🏕️ Camping

Tent camp below the dam, operated by TJ Slavia Prachatice.

🚣 Boat Rental

Boats available for rent.

Last updated 20 days ago

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