Discover Kuřimské Jestřabí

Kuřimské Jestřabí lies on the left bank of the Blahoňůvka stream. In the center of the village stands a chapel with a bell tower; forests surround the village. During your stay, you can explore two distinct aspects: local history and the wooded surroundings. The oldest written record of Kuřimské Jestřabí dates from 1390. This date marks the earliest written mention and provides a chronological anchor for the village’s history.

The chapel and local history

The chapel offers another date that brings the village’s history into sharper focus: the bell was renewed on October 20, 1946, and dedicated as “VÁCLAVÁK.” The Volunteer Fire Brigade is also part of local history. It was founded on May 23, 1923, after a major fire broke out in the village on December 2, 1922. The sequence makes the connection clear: the fire preceded the founding; the dates distinguish the triggering event from the institutional response. In Kuřimské Jestřabí, you can encounter different traces of history—a bell with its own name and an organization founded in response to a specific event.

Forests and the Pláně Natural Monument

Forests lie around Kuřimské Jestřabí. The protected Pláně Natural Monument is located nearby, west of the village. It is a rocky slope with warmth-loving plants and common juniper. Two distinct aspects of nature can thus be found side by side: the forests that form the landscape around the village and a named protected area with its slope and plant life. If you are interested in nature, you can distinguish the general woodland surroundings from a specifically named natural monument.

Historic destinations nearby

The nearby cultural attractions can also be compared by period. The Cistercian monastery of Porta coeli is in Předklášteří near Tišnov; its history began in 1233. The nearby Gothic castle of Pernštejn also dates from the mid-13th century. It is one of the most significant castles in Moravia. Porta coeli takes you back to the first half of the 13th century, while Pernštejn, with its Gothic castle architecture, offers a different historical perspective. Those interested in monastic history will find a relevant point of reference at Porta coeli; Pernštejn represents a castle from the same historical period. Both destinations extend the cultural experience beyond the chapel in the center of Kuřimské Jestřabí.

Annual traditions and fire brigade life

The annual Masopust celebration in Kuřimské Jestřabí includes a traditional costumed parade through the village. The annual events calendar also features the lighting of the Christmas tree with a St. Nicholas celebration. If you would like to plan your trip around one of these events, check the relevant date in advance.

The Volunteer Fire Brigade also involves young people: more than 20 young firefighters from Kuřimské Jestřabí regularly take part in competitions in the Tišnovsko area and the Brno-venkov District. The main disciplines include firefighting, a 4 × 60-meter relay, knot-tying, and ZHVB. One specific event was Jestřabská uzlovačka 2026, held on March 14 at the cultural center in Kuřimské Jestřabí. It brought together 31 teams and 42 individuals from ten fire brigades in the Tišnovsko area. The young people’s regular participation and this competition offer different insights into local fire brigade life: one into ongoing youth activities, the other into a dated event with regional participation.

Practical information

IDS-JMK bus route 163 connects Tišnov with Velká Bíteš. If you plan to use this service, check the current timetable in advance. The former school building was converted into a shop and an inn. If this is relevant to your plans, check in advance whether the shop and inn are currently open.

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