Krajíčkova stráň

Krajíčkova stráň is a forest park in Třebíč, spread across a steep hillside above the Jihlava river, between the Polanka area and the Borovina neighborhood. It's the kind of place locals head to for a walk or a bike ride when they want a break from the town center without actually leaving town.

Where does the park's name come from?

The name comes from the Krajíček family, who once ran a watermill on the Jihlava river at this exact spot. The mill itself is long gone, but the family name stuck to the whole hillside and, eventually, to the park that was later laid out on it. It's a fairly common pattern in Czech towns — a slope named after the mill business that once stood at its foot.

How big is the park, and what does the terrain look like?

Krajíčkova stráň covers roughly 6 hectares, and its terrain is anything but flat. The lowest point, right by the riverbank, sits at just under 400 meters above sea level, while the highest part, near Borovina, climbs to about 450 meters. That difference means a walk through the park is really a climb up the slope, with the view shifting as you gain height.

Where exactly does it start and end?

The park begins at Polanka, near the site of the former Krajíček mill, and stretches southwest below the residential streets Nad Lesem, Doleželova, Rypáčkova, and Sucheniova. In practical terms, it's a green strip that separates the steep hillside from the houses above it, running roughly parallel to the river.

What's the view like from the slope?

The main draw is the view across the Jihlava to the opposite bank — a swimming spot and the Nehradov residential area. Because the terrain rises so much within the park, different lookout points sit at different heights, so the view changes depending on which path you take and how far up you've climbed.

Is there a trail or bike path through the park?

Yes. A recreational path for both walkers and cyclists runs along the river through the entire length of the park. It continues past Polanka all the way to the Inner City, Třebíč's historic core, which makes it a genuinely useful connection between the residential hillside and the old town, not just a scenic loop.

Who shaped the park, and when?

The park's current layout is the work of the Třebíč beautification society (Okrašlovací spolek), which redesigned and repaired the paths and built a lookout pavilion during the second half of the 1920s. This was a period when many smaller Czech towns were laying out similar landscaped parks on riverside slopes, treating them as a health and leisure amenity for residents rather than pure ornament.

Frequently asked questions

Is there anything to see in Krajíčkova stráň besides the greenery? Yes — alongside the wooded slope itself, there's a historic lookout pavilion dating from the 1920s, plus vantage points overlooking the swimming area and the Nehradov neighborhood across the river.

Is the park suitable for a walk with children? The elevation change (roughly 400 to 450 meters above sea level) can make some stretches demanding, but the path running along the river is gentler and works well for an easy family walk.

Can I cycle from here into Třebíč's town center? Yes. The recreational path follows the river through the whole park and continues via Polanka to the Inner City, making it a natural cycling route between the residential hillside and the historic center.

Does the park's name refer to a historical figure? Not a single person, but the Krajíček family, who ran a watermill on the Jihlava at this spot — the whole hillside, and later the park, took its name from them.