From Brno to the West

The Brno–Třebíč route starts in the heart of Brno at the Church of St. James. Collect your first stamp from the pilgrim box at the entrance or from the parish office opposite. The 88-kilometre journey leads through natural landscapes and historic towns.

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route length

88.2 km

time needed

3 days

superelevation

1488 m

From the Centre of Brno, Following Waterways

From the Church of St. James, walk through historic Brno via the steps by Hotel Grand, pass under the railway viaduct along Křenová and Mlýnská Streets to the Svitava River, and follow the riverside path. After a while, you cross from the right bank to the left and reach the confluence with the Svratka near Olympia Shopping Centre after five kilometres.

Modřice - Želešice

From the confluence, the route follows the left bank of the Svratka for about a kilometre to the bridge connecting Olympia with Modřice. Turn right, cross Modřice Square, follow Havlíčkova Street to the main road, then continue right along a path behind the guardrail (WARNING: a 500-metre hazardous section) and alternate pavements to Želešice, reaching a junction with blue hiking signs.

Through the Bobrava Nature Park

In Želešice, the blue hiking trail begins, leading you for 14 kilometres through the Bobrava Nature Park — the valley of the Bobrava Stream — past Nový, Anenský, and Spálený mills to Radostice.

Radostice – Ivančice

In Radostice, the trail changes from blue to red, which the Way of St. James follows for many kilometres. Just before reaching Ivančice, you can visit the nearby Chapel of St. James on a hill, accessible via the Stations of the Cross. After 11 kilometres, the route leads into Ivančice Square. Ivančice is home to several notable artists - in addition to the local museum, you can visit exhibitions dedicated to Alfons Mucha and Vladimír Menšík.

Ivančice – Třebíč

The “final” 60-plus kilometres from Ivančice to Třebíč offer ample space for uninterrupted reflection. The route leads through a romantic landscape dotted with medieval castle ruins, following the Jihlava River and passing the Mohelno and Dalešice reservoirs.

Walking the Brno–Třebíč route in a single day isn’t realistic. We offer accommodation where pilgrims are welcomed and supported. Just click.

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