Střítež: Chapels and Ponds
Accommodation in Střítež
Střítež near Jihlava is surrounded by several ponds and has religious and historic memorial sites. For a walking tour, the village square, Pivovarský Pond, and the various chapels are of particular interest. Two chapels with different descriptions should not be conflated as a single building.
Village Square and Chapels
A Neo-Gothic chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary, dating from 1903, stands in the village square. In front of it is a stone cross from 1817. Another, Late Baroque chapel in Střítež near Jihlava was declared a cultural monument of the Vysočina Region in the second quarter of 2025. Its interior has a cross vault and wall paintings. These features belong to the Late Baroque chapel and should not automatically be attributed to the Chapel of the Virgin Mary in the square. St. Florian’s Church is also listed as a cultural monument. Check whether the interiors are currently accessible.
Ponds and Cemetery
Pivovarský, Obecní, Cihlářský, and Mlýnský are among the ponds surrounding Střítež. White storks nest every year on the banks of Pivovarský Pond. This describes a nesting area, not a guarantee of sightings at every time of year. Keep your distance, especially during the nesting season. An old Jewish cemetery lies on the southern side of Pivovarský Pond; it is also described as being on the western edge of the village. Treat it as a memorial site and follow the protection and access rules.
Regional Routes
Střítež is part of the “Stříbrné pomezí” tourist route network, created by Jihlava and 26 partner municipalities. The network as a whole covers around 270 kilometres. It offers cycling, walking, and combined routes; signs at junctions provide information in Czech, German, and English. The 270 kilometres refer to the regional network, not to a route running exclusively through Střítež. Choose a suitable section and check the current route.
When looking for accommodation, compare its exact location in relation to the village square, a pond, or a route starting point. Do not describe a hotel in the surrounding area as being in the village without checking. If you plan to watch the storks, the season and keeping a respectful distance matter more than having a fixed expectation.
