🏞️ A natural pond nestled in the heart of the Šumava forests, renowned as the highest situated pond in the Czech Republic.
✨ Its unique peat water, fed by nearby bogs, remains free of cyanobacteria and algae, even in summer heat, and is believed to have healing properties for skin and rheumatism.
🏊♀️ Enjoy pleasant swimming in the clean, dark golden-brown peat water
🌿 Explore the beautiful nature of the Šumava Protected Landscape Area
🚣 Rent a boat to discover local reed areas
🏐 Play handball on the sandy court
🏰 Discover the nearby ruins of Hus Castle (1 hour walk) and the enchanting Magic Spring (10 min walk)
🏖️ Features a sandy bottom, grassy banks, and a main beach supplemented with sand
🚫 Water remains free of cyanobacteria or algae even in hot temperatures
🩹 Peat water is said to have healing effects for rheumatic ailments and skin
🏡 "Bouda U Josefa a Adélky" (Josef and Adélka's Hut) offers refreshments
🏪 A kiosk is available on the main beach
🥤 Additional refreshment stands are located on the dam
⛺ Křišťanovický Pond Tent Camp is located a short distance below the dam
🌙 Offers overnight accommodation during July and August
📞 Operated by Tělovýchovná jednota Slávia Prachatice, z.s.
📍 Located just beyond the village of Křišťanovice in the Prachatice district
🚗 Parking is available in Křišťanovice (600m walk), with a fee
🚫 Car access is restricted ~700m from the dam from the Křišťanovice side, but possible from Hlásná Lhota to the camp
🚌 Accessible by bus (Prachatice, rozc. Křišťanovice - 2km) or a longer walk from Volary (8.5km)
⚠️ The path from the pond to Hus Castle becomes challenging with stones, roots, and steep sections
🚧 Car access restrictions mean a short walk is required from most parking areas
🌍 Recognized as "socially responsible" for its commitment to society, nature, and the local environment
⏳ Approximately 3.0 hours to enjoy the area, excluding longer walks to nearby attractions
🏗️ The pond was artificially built around 1950
🛠️ Underwent revitalization between 2021-2023, including sediment removal and dam repair