Mezilesí U Pelhřimova combines village history with a distinctive cultural landmark: the Church of St James the Greater. Also of note are Karbanův mlýn, a protected statue in Zelená Ves, and the surrounding landscape of forests, meadows and ponds. You can get to know the village through its buildings and history, or include it in a cycling or hiking tour. Mezilesí was first mentioned in writing in 1352.

Church and Local History

The originally Gothic Church of St James the Greater is the village’s dominant landmark and is listed as a legally protected cultural monument. Its age gives it the appearance of a former watchtower. The church is also a destination on a regional cycling tour that leads to Mezilesí. It thus represents both local history and a specific cycling connection in the area.

Another protected cultural monument is located in the district of Zelená Ves: the statue of St John of Nepomuk. Together with the church, it offers a broader perspective on the village’s religious architecture and commemorative culture. Karbanův mlýn adds another type of architectural ensemble to this perspective. The mill retains the character of a traditional mill; the complex includes residential and farm buildings as well as a small pond. Access to the mill complex is restricted. Take this into account when planning and do not assume it is an attraction with unrestricted access.

Landscape and Routes

Forests, meadows and ponds characterise the area around Mezilesí, inviting you to go for walks and outings. This makes it easy to combine a focus on the village’s buildings with time outdoors, without committing to a particular route. A cycling route also passes through Mezilesí. Before setting out on walks and outings, it is worth checking your chosen routes and their conditions, as these can change locally.

Cycling to Mezilesí via Strážiště

A regional cycling tour starts and ends in Pacov and is 41 kilometres long in total. It leads to Mezilesí and the Church of St James the Greater. On the way there, the route climbs and winds around Mount Strážiště. When planning, consider not only the distance but also the changing surfaces: the tour uses Class III roads, asphalt, cycle paths, and forest and field tracks. Check the route and conditions before setting out, as surfaces can vary locally.

The 41 kilometres describe the entire tour there and back from Pacov, not a route exclusively within the village. Those considering the cycling loop should therefore plan differently than for a walk in the surrounding landscape of forests, meadows and ponds. The church is a shared point of reference: it is Mezilesí’s distinctive landmark and also a destination on the cycling tour. For a visit, you can choose between the village’s cultural highlight and a longer loop from Pacov.

Discover more destinations: Humpolec, Cernov, Útěchovice Pod Stražištěm, Nový Rychnov, Onšov, Salačova Lhota, Včelnička, Mladé Bříště.

For the overview of the wider area: Okres Pelhřimov.