The highest-altitude pond in Bohemia.

The highest-altitude pond in Bohemia.

The Křišťanovický Pond is a very clean pond, located in the middle of the Šumava forests, near the village of Křišťanovice, close to Prachatice.

Accessibility

All year round

Entrance fee

No

How to get there

  • By road from Prachatice towards Volary, after Libínské Sedlo, turn right towards the village of Křišťanovice, parking available in the village square. 
  • It's a 500-meter walk from the village square to the pond.

Time needed to visit

3 - 4 hours

Additional information

Facilities & Amenities

  • A grassy beach with a refreshment stand offering a wide selection of food and drinks.
  • Cultural events take place on weekends during the summer months.
  • Volleyball court
  • Mobile toilets
  • Camping site near the dam

Do you know that...

that the pond covers 14 hectares and is about 4 meters deep?