Plešivec, Bronze Age hillfort in Rejkovice, Czech Republic
Plešivec is a Bronze Age hillfort situated on an elongated hilltop, rising above the surrounding landscape near several nearby towns. The fortification is marked by stone walls reaching up to 10 meters (33 feet) in width and includes a main stronghold with an outer defensive structure.
The site developed between 1300 and 800 BC as a center for bronze metalworking, with evidence of furnaces and production activities. This period shows that the location held significant importance in the Bronze Age economy of the region.
The location is known locally for legends about Pan Fabian, a mythical ruler of the Brdy region, and a snake queen riding a white deer through the woods. These stories have shaped how people in the area view and speak about this place.
The site is accessible via marked hiking trails from nearby towns such as Horovice, Rpety, Lochovice, and Hostomice. Rejkovice train station provides rail connections if you prefer not to walk the entire distance from surrounding areas.
Multiple caches of bronze objects have been discovered at this location, suggesting it served as a sacred ceremonial place. Its isolation from regular settlements points to a ritual function rather than everyday habitation.
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