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.

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Iron Mountains (Czech Republic)
Iron Mountains (Železné hory), Czech Republic - region spans Pardubice and Vysočina areas
49.8878, 15.5787
Natural area (open)
Free (access via trails; some managed areas may have fees)

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.

Summer
June-August · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Best for hiking and exploring meadows and ridge trails.
Autumn
September-October · 5-15°C (41-59°F)
Dramatic foliage and fewer visitors; ideal for photography.
Spring
April-June · 5-18°C (41-64°F)
Cooler hikes and blooming flora; some higher trails may be muddy.

Weather & Climate near Iron Mountains (Czech Republic) #

Climate

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).

Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-29°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

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.

39 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

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.

41 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.6h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

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.

68 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 22°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
15.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 22°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
14.2h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

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