Tucked away on the northern edge of Brno, the district of Řečkovice a Mokrá Hora is a breath of fresh air where city life gradually gives way to forests and gentle hills. If you are looking for a quiet green escape within easy reach of Moravia's vibrant capital, this is the place to head.
The terrain here ranges from 226 to 398 metres above sea level, giving the area a pleasantly varied feel. The larger, southern part — Řečkovice — has a well-developed urban character with good amenities, while the smaller Mokrá Hora to the east of the railway line retains the charm of a village. Extensive forests cover the eastern edges of the district, making it a lovely spot for leisurely walks in spring when the woodland floor comes alive, or in autumn when the trees turn golden. In winter, the area takes on a quiet, almost forgotten atmosphere that has its own appeal.
How to get thereŘečkovice's story stretches back to 1277, when the Bohemian king Přemysl Otakar II gifted a local estate to the chapel of Špilberk Castle — making this one of the oldest documented corners of Brno.