Pilgrim trails in Modrice

This connecting path is intended for pilgrims from Brno who want to head southwards to the South Moravian Way of St. James or even further south across the Czech-Austrian border to the Weinviertel Way of St. James, and from there into the network of local Ways of St. James.

The South Moravian Way of St. James begins at the Velehrad Monastery and then heads west parallel to the southern border of the Czech Republic, first along the border with Slovakia, then the border with Austria. In Český Krumlov, our route meets paths from northern Czechia, and these then continue together via Austria and Passau to Bavaria.

The South Moravian Jacob's Way begins at the Velehrad Monastery  and then heads west, running parallel to the  southern border of the Czech Republic,  first along the border with Slovakia, then the border with Austria. In Český Krumlov, our path meets routes from northern Czechia and they then continue together via Austria and Passau to Bavaria.

Der Südmährische Jakobsweg beginnt beim Kloster Velehrad  und führt dann Richtung Westen parallel zur  Südgrenze Tschechiens,  zuerst der Grenze mit der Slowakei, dann der Grenze mit Österreich. In Český Krumlov trifft unser Weg auf Wege aus dem Norden Tschechiens und diese führen dann gemeinsam via Österreich und Passau nach Bayern.

From the center of Brno to Rajhrad The pilgrimage route (marked by yellow arrows) leads across Svobody Square to Panská and Radnická Streets, the Zelný trh cross on the Goose to the Goose on a String Theater and ascends to Petrov, bypassing the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul and the terraces descend to Bašty Street. From here, the pilgrimage route leads to the main railway station and continues to the Grand Hotel, going under the railway viaduct and heading along Křenová and Masná Streets to the Svitava River. From here, it continues in a southerly direction for about 5 km to the confluence with the Svratka River at OC Olympia (you can also walk here along cycle route No. 1 from the western parts of the city of Brno), where the red KČT marking marked in 2010 continues again. From the confluence of the rivers, the Way of St. James continues along the left bank of the Svratka about 6 km to the bridge that connects Rajhradice and Rajhrad. On the bridge, turn right and after 300 m you will enter the area of ​​the Benedictine Monastery in Rajhrad, where the Memorial of Literature in Moravia is also located. You will get a stamp for the credential in the pilgrimage booth on the wall next to the church.