Discover Pleše

Pleše combines an elevated hillside setting with a well-preserved historic village character. The village lies on the southeastern slope of the 514-metre-high Chlum hill; from its elevated position, views extend across the surrounding lowland landscape of the Jindřichův Hradec area. Pleše is also located on the edge of the Třeboňsko Protected Landscape Area. This brings together a specific connection to the landscape and a distinctive village character when choosing a destination.

Hillside setting and landscape

Chlum is 514 metres high, while Pleše lies on its southeastern slope. This distinction helps put the elevation into context: it refers to the hill. From the elevated position, the view extends across the surrounding lowland landscape of the Jindřichův Hradec area. The result is a landscape that encompasses both the hillside and wide-open views across the plain.

Its location on the edge of the Třeboňsko Protected Landscape Area provides an additional geographical reference point. If you are planning an activity for which the exact boundaries of the protected area matter, check them in advance. This lets you use Pleše’s location as a guide without equating the edge of the village with the entire protected area.

Village character and chapel

The village centre includes a unique circular park green with a group of original farmhouses. Its well-preserved historic character is highly regarded. The green and the farmhouses are two connected elements of the village ensemble: they shape the centre not as separate, unrelated attractions, but as a shared village setting. If you are interested in historic village layouts, this combination offers a specific focus for exploring Pleše.

The Chapel of Saints John and Paul is also associated with two notable historical details. The chapel houses a historic bell with an Old Czech inscription dating from 1560. An organ was acquired for the chapel in 1826. The dates refer to different things: 1560 is the date on the bell’s inscription, while 1826 is when the organ was acquired. These details therefore distinguish two separate aspects of the chapel’s history.

The remains of a former military observation post are also still visible on Chlum. These visible remains add another historical dimension to the information about the village ensemble and the chapel. The subjects differ: here, the focus is on former military use; there, on preserved rural architecture and religious heritage.

Model aircraft and cycling

Model aircraft flying is another local activity. The Pleše model aircraft flying site is near Kardašova Řečice. In 2025, it hosted the 18th edition of the public model aircraft event “Kapr v luftě.” Visitors could see a wide range of aircraft models in different categories and sizes. The programme also included a competition with prizes. If you are planning a visit specifically for an event, check the latest dates before travelling.

Pleše is also named as a passing-through point on a cycling tour. A description published in 2023 takes a more challenging route from Třeboň to the Renaissance château of Červená Lhota through the village. The “more challenging” description applies to the tour as a whole; it does not indicate how individual sections should be rated. If you use the tour to plan your trip, check its route against current information.

The cycling route and the model aircraft event offer different activity options: one is a described tour between Třeboň and Červená Lhota, while the other is a specific public event held in 2025. Together with the hillside setting and historic village character, these details give you different ways to consider whether Pleše suits your travel interests.

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For the broader travel overview: Okres Jindřichův Hradec.