Žďárské vrchy
Mountains Hilly protected landscape in central Czech Republic
The Žďárské vrchy highlands offer forested hills, sandstone outcrops and marked hiking and cycling trails; visitors arrive for outdoor walks, traditional mountain villages and hilltop viewpoints.
How to Get to Žďárské vrchy #
The Žďárské vrchy are best reached from towns such as Žďár nad Sázavou or Nové Město na Moravě. Trains and buses connect these towns to Prague and Brno; from there, local buses or taxis reach trailheads. Driving offers the greatest flexibility, with regional roads leading into the hills.
Tips for Visiting Žďárské vrchy #
- Hire a local guide for cross-border routes - maps from earlier decades don't always reflect current trail maintenance.
- Check weather before attempting longer hikes; fog can obscure ridgelines quickly.
- Bring insect repellent in spring and early summer: the lower valleys can be surprisingly buggy.
Best Time to Visit Žďárské vrchy #
Most comfortable in late spring through early autumn for trails and panoramas.
Weather & Climate near Žďárské vrchy #
Žďárské vrchy's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (629 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 92 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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