Pleš – Abandoned Village and Cemetery
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 30 out of 31 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: CHKO Český les
Location: Plzeňský kraj, Southwest, Czech Republic
Best Hikes to Pleš – Abandoned Village and Cemetery
- Easy
4.8
(12)
43
Memorial Stones of Plöss – Old Cemetery of Plöss loop from Friedrichshäng01:08
4.11km
70m
Intermediate4.8
(58)
187
Böhmerwaldturm Observation Tower – Na Pleši Inn loop from Stadlern03:26
12.0km
270m
Expert5.0
(3)
7
Abandoned village of Bügellohe – Böhmerwaldturm Observation Tower loop from Schönsee05:18
18.4km
460m
Tips
The village's origins are linked to glassmaking, dating back to the end of the 16th century.
Plös is one of the largest and most populous vanished villages in the Bohemian Forest. In 1930, the village had 105 houses, home to 726 residents.translated by
•July 1, 2025
This place is beautiful in every season and has a very special atmosphere.
There is an old cemetery, remains of the wall of the cemetery church and some houses, beautiful nature and an inn to stop off at.translated by•May 23, 2023
… hard to imagine this used to be the biggest settlement in the Bohemian Forest … take a break and listen to the silence here …
February 22, 2025
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Location: Plzeňský kraj, Southwest, Czech Republic
Best Hikes to Pleš – Abandoned Village and Cemetery
- Easy
4.8
(12)
43
Memorial Stones of Plöss – Old Cemetery of Plöss loop from Friedrichshäng01:08
4.11km
70m
Intermediate4.8
(58)
187
Böhmerwaldturm Observation Tower – Na Pleši Inn loop from Stadlern03:26
12.0km
270m
Expert5.0
(3)
7
Abandoned village of Bügellohe – Böhmerwaldturm Observation Tower loop from Schönsee05:18
18.4km
460m
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