Pleše lies on the southeastern slope of the 514-metre-high Chlum. From this elevated position, views extend across the surrounding lowland landscape of the Jindřichův Hradec region; in the village centre, a ring-shaped park green provides a distinctive feature. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Pleše will find a place with notable points of interest in its landscape, historic village character and range of activities.
Ring Green and Farmhouses
The village centre comprises a unique ring-shaped park green and a group of original farmhouses. Together, they form a coherent historic village setting that has been preserved and is valued. The ring shape makes the park green a distinctive feature of the village centre; the farmhouses are part of the historic ensemble, not merely individual points of interest. The village setting offers a different perspective on Pleše from the hillside: here, the focus is on the form of the village centre, while there it is on the elevation and the views.
Chapel with Two Dated Artifacts
The Chapel of Saints John and Paul adds two specific historical points of interest to the village setting. It contains a historic bell bearing an Old Czech inscription dated 1560. An organ was acquired for the chapel in 1826. The dates refer to different objects: 1560 to the bell’s inscription, and 1826 to the acquisition of the organ. Thus, an inscribed object and a later acquisition stand alongside one another, without turning both dates into a single building history.
Chlum: Views and Protected Landscape Area
Chlum combines its elevated position with another historical feature: the remains of a former military observation post are still visible on the hill. Alongside the topography, there is also a visible trace of earlier military use. Pleše is also on the edge of the Třeboňsko Protected Landscape Area. If you are planning activities that may affect nature conservation, check the area boundaries when planning.
Cycling and Model Flying
A route description published in 2023 takes a more challenging cycling tour from Třeboň to the Renaissance château of Červená Lhota through Pleše. It describes a specific cycling connection and classifies the tour as more challenging; this is a different way to plan your visit from exploring the village centre or chapel. Model flying is also among the activities mentioned: the Pleše model flying site is near Kardašova Řečice. In 2025, it hosted the 18th public edition of the model flying event “Kapr v luftě.” Visitors could see a wide range of model aircraft in different categories and sizes; this edition also included a competition with prizes in kind. If model flying is the reason for your trip, check the event dates when planning.
Different Ways to Spend Your Stay
The village centre and the features on Chlum represent the historic and scenic sides of Pleše; the cycling tour described appeals to those keen to explore actively, while the flying event is tied to a specific edition. These differences can help you choose where to stay: what matters most may be a well-preserved village centre, the views and landscape, or a connection to cycling or model flying.
Discover more destinations: Majdalena, Jindrichuv Hradec, Horní Lhota, Nova Vcelnice, Bednárec, Polště, Kostelní Vydří, Ponedraz
Back to the regional travel overview: Okres Jindřichův Hradec.
