Třesov – Dalešice Dam, Boating and Local History

Třesov combines impressive landscapes around Dalešice Dam with a compact, history-rich village centre. Particularly striking is the combination of deep water, steep slopes, a viewpoint and regular boat services. There are also monuments and a traditional event that give the village its own cultural character. If you would like to combine nature experiences and local history during your stay, Třesov offers several clearly distinct ways to do so.

Landscape around Dalešice Dam

Dalešice Dam is up to 85 metres deep, making it the deepest dam reservoir in the Czech Republic. Its steep slopes are up to 100 metres high in places and give the surrounding area an unusual topography. Those who want to experience not only the water but also a distinctive rock formation with a viewpoint will find a prominent destination in the partially flooded Wilsonova skála. The rock formation and its viewpoint are 2.5 kilometres from Třesov.

This makes it possible to explore the area in different ways: the dam offers expansive views of water and landscape, while Wilsonova skála adds a specific viewpoint as a destination. The exact distance also makes the rock an independent excursion destination in the area around Třesov, without equating its location with the village centre.

Boat trips, landing stage and active excursions

The Třesov landing stage is located near the Stropešín Bridge between Třesov and Stropešín. It is used especially by cyclists and walkers who want to combine a boat trip with an excursion by boat on both sides of Dalešická přehrada. This provides not only the opportunity to move around on land but also a perspective from the water. Horáčko operates regular boat services from April to October.

When planning a stay, the key consideration is therefore the combination of experiences you want: you can combine a walking or cycling tour with a boat trip, or treat the boat service as an independent part of your stay. Horáčko’s season provides a clear timeframe for this, from April to October.

Culture and tradition in Třesov

The Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk, dating from 1857, stands in the village centre. It is considered the village’s most important cultural and historical monument and is therefore an important point of reference for anyone who wants to get to know Třesov not only through its landscape but also through its local history.

Another historical detail is the Statue of Freedom. It was unveiled on 10 July 1938 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the founding of Czechoslovakia. The two memorial sites differ in their function and historical period: the chapel forms part of the village’s built environment, while the statue commemorates a specific national anniversary.

The traditional Třesovská lávka is also part of the village’s public life. It returned to Třesov in 2022 after a 16-year break. The event takes place on Třesov village green and attracts numerous participants and spectators to Třesov. Those who visit the village during such an event therefore encounter not only individual sights but also a traditional event with visible public participation.

Choose the right location for your accommodation

When looking for accommodation in Třesov, you can first decide which focus matters most for your stay. The village centre is the natural choice for those interested in the chapel, statue and village green; the area around the dam and landing stage suits plans centred on water, boating and cycling or walking excursions. When reviewing accommodation, therefore, pay particular attention to the stated location and choose somewhere that suits the experiences you want to combine from Třesov.

More places to compare

If you would like to compare Třesov with other places, you can find Slavičky, Domamil, Bochovice, Bransouze, Dukovany, Smrk, Hornice and Lukov here.

For the overview of the wider area: Třebíč District.