Thurmplandles can be explored from two perspectives: the plain, surrounded by wooded slopes and offering far-reaching views, and the cultural history of St. Anne’s Church. There are also hiking and cycling routes through the area, as well as its location on the edge of Poluška Nature Park. If you are planning a stay, you can choose how much to focus on the landscape, outdoor activities, and architectural or dance traditions.

Plain, river valleys and Poluška

Near Thurmplandles, a ridge rising from the Kaplická furrow separates the valleys of the Malše and the Vltava. The plain where the area is situated is surrounded by wooded slopes. From there, the view stretches for dozens of kilometres, including as far as the České Budějovice Basin, where the Malše and Vltava meet. The ridge, the separate river valleys and their confluence in the basin give the landscape a clear spatial orientation. On the southern side of Thurmplandles, the area is also both the boundary and the gateway to Poluška Nature Park. The park is named after the mountain of the same name, which is 919 metres high. Thurmplandles is also one of the main starting points for accessing the Poluška area. The far-reaching views and the nature park offer different landscape reference points: on the one hand, the wide basin with the confluence, and on the other, the nature park area on the southern side of the area.

Two hiking trails and a cycling route pass through the area. The difference is relevant when planning: you can focus on hiking or use the cycling route as a reference point for a bike tour. The routes through the area and its role as a starting point for accessing the Poluška area are two distinct aspects to consider when planning.

St. Anne’s Church and local traditions

At the centre of Thurmplandles stands the single-nave masonry Church of St. Anne, with a three-sided apse. It was built in 1800 on the site of an older wooden church; the tower was added in 1870. Its construction history can therefore be divided into two dates: the church was built first, followed seventy years later by the addition of the tower. A single-nave church has one main nave; the three-sided apse further describes its form. If you are interested in architecture, St. Anne’s offers both a distinctive architectural profile and a clearly defined historical development.

Local culture also includes the Vitoraz association of the Baráčníci, which preserves the tradition of the Staročeská Beseda, a Czech folk dance. Alongside the building, there is therefore a living dance tradition. These two subjects offer different points of interest for a culture-focused stay: architecture and building history on the one hand, and folk dance on the other.

Night skiing and access

The Kozí Pláně ski area offers night skiing on a floodlit ski slope. Seasonal availability may vary, so check before your trip whether the offer suits your dates. The ski area is five minutes from the Kaplice–nádraží exit of the D3 motorway. Check the road information before setting out. This gives the winter-focused option a specific activity and a named route for getting there.

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