Kristanovice: Hotels and accommodations

Křišťanovický Pond lies below Křišťanovice; its water surface is at an elevation of 785 m above sea level. The pond is the highest-altitude pond in the Czech Republic and lies in the Šumava Protected Landscape Area in the Šumava foothills.

If you are considering a stay in Křišťanovice, booking a hotel can be part of your own planning.

Nature and landscape

The Volovický vrch and Libín mountains are located in the immediate vicinity of Křišťanovice. The Rohanovský vrch and Bobík mountains are also in the surrounding area.

History and culture

The ruins of Hus Castle are listed in the Czech register of immovable cultural monuments under registration number 3-3612. Remains of walls and a moat have been preserved at the ruins. Hus Castle was founded after 1341 to protect the Zlatá stezka.

The Zlatá stezka formerly ran through Křišťanovice and is mentioned as early as 1359. Chlumany, which is recorded as an ancient site, lies in the wider regional surroundings of Křišťanovice.

Hiking and sports

The swimming section of XTERRA Czech Republic takes place in Křišťanovický Pond. XTERRA Czech Republic is the oldest XTERRA race still running in the world.

The blue hiking trail leads from Křišťanovický Pond directly to the ruins of Hus Castle after 3 km. A documented hike to Hus Castle leads from Záblatí via Hlásná Lhota to Křišťanovice.

More places to explore: Nebahovy, Tvrzice, Chroboly, Stožec, Babice U Netolic, Krtely, Lenóra, Kristanov.

For the higher-level travel overview: Prachatice District.