Discover culture, history, and trails in Jevíčko

Jevíčko offers several ways to bring cultural history and active exploration together on a trip: a former synagogue building now used for religious purposes, a church remodeled in the Baroque style, historic trails, and regional cycling options. When planning, it is worth distinguishing between what is available directly in the town and routes with a regional focus. This lets you shape your stay around the topic that interests you most.

Cultural history and buildings

The present-day synagogue building in Jevíčko was built in 1792 and renovated in 1907. The former Jewish synagogue is now a place of worship for the Czechoslovak Hussite Church; exhibitions and concerts are also held there. This brings architectural history and present-day use together in one place: the building’s former function is part of its history, as are its current religious role and cultural events. If you are interested in Jevíčko’s cultural history, the synagogue offers a tangible point of reference.

The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary was remodeled in the Baroque style between 1762 and 1766. Next to the church is the former Augustinian monastery, which was probably founded as early as 1370 by the Moravian margrave Jan. The church and monastery thus offer two distinct historical points of interest: the church’s Baroque remodeling and the monastery’s probably much earlier foundation.

Walks and trails in Jevíčko

The Městský okruh Jevíčko consists of seven stops with information boards describing attractions and historic sites in the surrounding area. Both the number of stops and the information on the boards provide guidance for an exploration with themed points of interest. A town walking route passes through the town’s heritage conservation zone and visits historic attractions. The two route descriptions have different focuses: the Městský okruh centers on its seven stops and their boards, while the walking route follows a course through the heritage zone.

The Bartolomějská Pilgrimage Route connects the town of Jevíčko with the Chapel of St. Bartholomew and the sanatorium near Jevíčko. It therefore names two specific destinations in addition to the town. When choosing a route, you can use these different focuses as a guide: stops and information boards, historic sites in the heritage zone, or the connection to the destinations named on the pilgrimage route.

You can also plan a visit to the collections of the Jevíčko Town Museum, bearing its opening hours in mind: visits can be arranged by telephone in advance, including outside opening hours. If you would like to attend an exhibition or concert in the former synagogue, it is best to check the relevant event dates.

Cycling in the Malá Haná region

Jevíčko lies in the northern part of the fertile Malá Haná region. The town is a partner in the Cyklookruhy project, which provides clearly mapped routes for road cycling and mountain biking, along with tips for interesting destinations in Jevíčko and the surrounding area that can be visited along the routes. For trip planning, the project therefore offers two types of cycling and destinations in the town and surrounding area.

Another regional cycling route is “Skrz Maló Hanó.” It runs through the Malá Haná region and focuses on significant and memorable places. Its regional course and this thematic focus differ from the road cycling and mountain biking routes explicitly listed by Cyklookruhy, which include destination tips for Jevíčko and the surrounding area. Depending on whether you want to choose by type of cycling, destinations along the routes, or a focus on significant and memorable places, you will find different points of reference for planning your trip.

Discover more destinations: Kamenná Horka, Radkov, Borušov, Sloupnice, Horní Újezd, Rychnov Na Moravě, Třebařov, Policka.

For the broader travel overview: Svitavy District.