Březník, Mountain hermitage in Modrava, Czech Republic
Březník is a hermitage in a wide valley of the Luzenský stream at 1,175 meters elevation, roughly 7.5 kilometers southeast of Modrava in Klatovy District. The site sits surrounded by forested slopes and offers several hiking trails leading in different directions.
The site was first documented in 1787 under the name Pürstling and lay along the Golden Path, a medieval trade route connecting Bohemia with Passau. This historic trade route shaped the region's importance for centuries.
The site takes its name from a former Schwarzenberg hunting lodge that now serves as a visitor center for Šumava National Park. Inside, you can find displays about the local nature and the writer Karel Klostermann, who was drawn to this region.
The site is accessible via several hiking trails, including a path leading toward the German border that connects to the Modrý sloup crossing point. The area is very wet and rainy, so visitors should wear proper hiking gear and be prepared for damp conditions.
This spot receives around 1,552 millimeters of annual rainfall and ranks among the coldest and wettest places in the Czech Republic. The frequency of rain and fog makes it a location with distinctive weather patterns.
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