Střítež: Chapel, Church and Nature

Střítež can be explored through three themes: sacred architecture, the surroundings of Pivovarský Pond, and its participation in a regional network of hiking and cycling routes. If you are looking for a hotel in Střítež, these distinctions can help you plan your stay: the chapel and Church of St. Florian are historic buildings, white storks nest at the pond every year, and “Stříbrné pomezí” takes hikers and cyclists to places of interest in the region. This can help you decide whether you are more interested in architecture, nature or active exploration.

Chapel and Church of St. Florian

The late Baroque chapel in Střítež u Jihlavy has an interior with a cross vault and wall paintings. A cross vault is formed by intersecting vaulted surfaces; the wall paintings add pictorial decoration to the architecture. Together, these features give the interior a distinct architectural focus. Both its late Baroque design and specific details of its interior are therefore important in understanding the chapel.

The Church of St. Florian is a cultural monument. It was built in 1848 on the site of a church that burned down in 1808. The dates distinguish the earlier building from the later church: 1808 marks the fire, and 1848 the construction of the church. The complex also includes a cemetery with an enclosing wall and a mortuary dating from the late 19th century. The church, cemetery, wall and mortuary are several parts of the complex; the dates given refer to different stages in its history.

Pivovarský Pond and Its Surroundings

The old Jewish cemetery lies on the western edge of the village, on the south side of Pivovarský Pond. White storks nest on the pond’s banks every year. This brings together a historic landmark and a recurring natural feature at the same place. The two aspects are easy to distinguish when planning your trip: the cemetery’s location identifies a cultural heritage site, while the annual nesting of storks draws attention to the wildlife on the shore.

Hiking and Cycling with “Stříbrné pomezí”

Střítež is part of “Stříbrné pomezí,” a tourism network established by the statutory city of Jihlava together with 26 neighboring partner municipalities. The network as a whole covers 270 kilometers. Its routes take hikers and cyclists to monuments and places of interest in the region. The municipality’s participation places Střítež within a wider regional framework, while the destinations described specifically include sights across the region.

The network offers cycling, hiking and combined routes for both groups. You can first distinguish between the routes by type: a walking tour, a cycling tour or a combination of both ways of getting around. At the junctions, signs provide information about the respective stops; the text is in Czech, German and English. This gives German-speaking travelers a way to find their bearings when identifying the stops. Together, the route types and the signs in three languages offer two practical points of reference for anyone looking to combine visits to regional sights with hiking or cycling.

Discover more destinations: Mirošov, Dudín, Bílý Kámen, Bítovčice, Dušejov, Hostětice, Mysliboř, Třeštice

For the wider travel overview: Jihlava District.