Iron Mountains (Czech Republic)
Mountains Low mountain range in eastern Bohemia with forests
The Iron Mountains (Železné hory) offer rolling forested ridges, marked hiking and cycling trails and small towns with medieval churches; visitors come for outdoor recreation and seasonal countryside walks.
How to Get to Iron Mountains (Czech Republic) #
Best reached by regional roads from Pardubice or Jihlava; public buses connect small towns in the highlands. Use local trailheads mapped by Czech hiking networks (KČT) for walking routes and official trail markers.
Tips for Visiting Iron Mountains (Czech Republic) #
- Bring a detailed topographic map and check weather reports; the Iron Mountains' ridges can be exposed.
- Stay in nearby towns like Žďár nad Sázavou or Jihlava for easier trailhead access and local guides.
- Many trails are multi-use - expect mountain bikers and hikers on the same paths in summer.
Best Time to Visit Iron Mountains (Czech Republic) #
Best for hikers and nature lovers; visit outside of government hunting seasons.
Weather & Climate near Iron Mountains (Czech Republic) #
Iron Mountains (Czech Republic)'s climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (547 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. The driest month with just 24 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. The driest month with just 24 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 80 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.