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.
Žďárské vrchy at a Glance#
Address: Žďárské vrchy (Žďárské vrchy), Czech Republic
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - -1° | -9° | 31 mm | overcast | 95% | 5.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 0° | -8° | 30 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.9h |
| March | Poor | -2° - 5° | -4° | 36 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 1° - 10° | 2° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.6h |
| May | Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.2h |
| June | Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 92 mm | overcast | 72% | 3.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.0h |
| July | Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 3.9 m/s | 1.4 high | 15.6h |
| August | Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 3.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.2h |
| September | Very Good | 7° - 16° | 11° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 4.3 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 3° | 39 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.6h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 3° | -4° | 42 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 0° | -8° | 38 mm | overcast | 95% | 5.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.0h |