Discover Mezihoří

Mezihoří amid ponds, forests and history

Mezihoří is a destination for travellers who want to combine nature experiences with unusual cultural stories. In the surrounding area are the conical Tuhošť peak of volcanic origin, the Běleč Nature Reserve and several bodies of water, each with its own history. There is also a historic chapel, a traditional pilgrimage and locations associated with the Czech fairy-tale film “Three Wishes for Cinderella”. The first written mention of Mezihoří dates from 1548.

Waterways and a famous film location

On the outskirts of Mezihoří lies Panský rybník. The pond covers almost 6 hectares, making it a prominent landscape feature for exploring the surrounding area. Its dam served as a filming location for the Czech fairy-tale comedy “Three Wishes for Cinderella”. Among other scenes, the scene in which the sleigh carrying the stepmother and her stepdaughter plunges into the pond was filmed there.

Another body of water is Mezihořský rybník, which forms part of the “Po stopách Popelky” – “In the Footsteps of Cinderella” – educational trail. From the tourist signpost in Mezihoří, access leads along the green-marked trail and then via a field path. The route is approximately 350 metres long in total, making this particular section a clearly defined activity within a stay.

Tuhošť, Žlutá ruka and the Běleč Nature Reserve

Those who want to place a more active focus on their travel plans will find several different landscapes in the vicinity of Mezihoří. From the village, a forest walk follows the yellow-marked hiking trail to Běleč. The nature reserve there protects predominantly original mixed woodland and provides a habitat for many animal species, including black storks and sparrowhawks. A traditional New Year’s hike to Běleč also takes place.

At the foot of Tuhošť, 700 metres east of Mezihoří, lies the Žlutá ruka climbing area. The rock formation is approximately ten metres high and consists mainly of smooth, sloping slabs. Permanently installed protection, as well as top-rope and abseiling anchors, are among the facilities described. Within the vicinity of Mezihoří, the climbing area can be reached by bus from the Mezihoří stop. This means that a woodland area, a prominent volcanic peak and a designated climbing setting are all available for trip planning, without becoming the same attraction.

Chapel, pilgrimage and literary traces

The village is home to the Chapel of the Virgin Mary of Klatovy. It dates from 1775 and was repaired and reconstructed in 1993. Its portico has a triangular pediment supported by two simple columns. The building is sometimes incorrectly referred to as the Chapel of Saint Wenceslas; its traditional name, however, is the Chapel of the Virgin Mary of Klatovy.

The local pilgrimage traditionally takes place on 28 September, the feast of Saint Wenceslas. Mezihoří also has literary connections: the village is associated with Alois Jirásek’s historical story “Z Čech až na konec světa” because the landed nobleman Václav Šašek of Mezihoří lived here in his fortress. When choosing accommodation, you can therefore first decide whether you want to focus primarily on the bodies of water and trails, Běleč or the cultural history of the village.

Discover other places

For further orientation, you can also discover Komušín, Bolešiny, Dobršín, Pačejov, Čachrov, Bezděkov U Klatov, Velké Hydčice and Strážov.

For the higher-level travel overview: Klatovy District.