5 km
Křemešník Hill
The highest hill of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands in the area, a pilgrimage site and forests full of trails. On foot or by bike straight from the cottage.
Surroundings
Surroundings & activities
Ideas for trips on foot, by bike and by car. Distances from the cottage in Lešov are approximate.
5 km
Křemešník pilgrimage site
The Baroque pilgrimage Church of the Holy Trinity, the "Windy Castle", a Way of the Cross ending in a cave and the Pípalka lookout tower with views across the whole Highlands.
5 km
Skiing on Křemešník
A 370 m ski slope with a lift and evening skiing right on Křemešník. More slopes at the Čeřínek ski resort (23 km).
8 km
Pelhřimov – town of records
The Museum of Records and Curiosities, a ghost museum and a picturesque historic square with town gates.
22 km
Jihlava – underground and square
The second-largest historic underground in the Czech Republic and one of the largest squares in the country.
22 km
Jihlava Zoo
A zoo in the valley of the Jihlávka river, a favourite trip with children.
18 km
Kámen Castle
A Gothic castle rebuilt as a chateau, today housing a museum of historic motorcycles.
40 km
Telč Chateau – UNESCO
A Renaissance chateau and one of the most beautiful squares in the Czech Republic, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Photos: Wikimedia Commons: Křemešník Hill © RomanM82 (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Křemešník pilgrimage site © RomanM82 (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Skiing on Křemešník © JP (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Pelhřimov – town of records © Juandev (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Jihlava – underground and square © VitVit (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Jihlava Zoo © Daniela.Oberr (CC BY 4.0) · Kámen Castle © Dezidor (CC BY 3.0) · Telč Chateau – UNESCO © VitVit (CC BY-SA 4.0). Illustrative photos of nearby places, not of the cottage.
On foot and by bike
Hiking routes and cycle trails start right from the village green. The summit of Křemešník (765 m) with its pilgrimage grounds, a way of the cross, the Pípalka lookout tower and the "Windy Castle" is within easy reach. The surrounding forests are a paradise for mushroom pickers.
Trips by car
Pelhřimov — the town of records and curiosities (8 km). Jihlava — a zoo and a medieval underground (20 km). Kámen with its castle and motorcycle museum, and the ponds nearby.
In winter
A ski area is about 4 km away and cross-country trails run straight through the Highlands landscape.
Swimming
Natural swimming is about 9 km away.