The most beautiful places in the Beskydy
The best of the Moravian-Silesian Beskydy
Moravian-Silesian Beskydy – the fifth highest mountain range in the Czech Republic can be found in the northeast of Moravia on the border with Slovakia. Due to its natural beauty with rounded ridges, it is very popular among tourists. Let's take a look at the most beautiful places that the Beskydy Mountains have to offer.
Lysá hora
The highest peak of Moravian-Silesian Be
This mountain is almost a symbol of Moravia and Silesia. Throughout the year, there are many tourists and many of them visit this mountain several times a year. The mountain offers stunning views of all directions and in good conditions is visible also Mala Fatra, High Tatras or Jeseník. continue reading
Pustevny
Mountain saddle with folk architecture
This hike begins in the saddle of Pustevny (1,018 m above sea level), which is famous for its beautiful folk buildings. Unfortunately, many of them burned down. Fortunately, reconstruction is planned. You can get to the saddle (excluding hiking trails) by a mountain road from the Bečva valley or from the north by the Raztoka chairlift. Thanks to the fact that the saddle is so easily accessible, expect good crowds on weekends in good weather. So it pays to really get up. continue reading
Satina Waterfall
The most beautiful waterfall in Beskydy
Satina waterfall is considered to be the most beautiful waterfall in the Beskydy. It can be found on the tourist route connecting Malenovice with the highest mountain of Beskydy – Lysá hora continue reading
Chapel of St. Cyril and Methodius
The wooden church in the Byzantine style at the top of Radhoště is really beautiful. continue reading
Velky Javornik (918m asl)
One of the most popular places in the Beskydy Mountains
Although Velký Javorník is not one of the highest peaks in the Beskydy Mountains, it is one of the most popular. This is due to the great views from the peaks, which are also due to the beautiful wooden lookout tower. You will see famous peaks such as Lysá Hora, Smrk, Kněhyně and many others. continue reading
Wooden church
A beautiful example of folk architecture
The wooden church of St. Prokop and Barbora located near the train station in Kunčice p. O. continue reading
Princess
Charming Beskydy peak
Kněhyně is a very interesting peak from the point of view of natural beauty. With its height of 1257 m, it belongs to the 3rd highest peak of the Beskydy Mountains. At the top is a protected nature reserve. continue reading
Radhošť
The seat of the god Radegast
Radhošť (1129 m above sea level) is the seventh highest mountain in the Moravian-Silesian Beskydy Mountains and their westernmost one thousander. It is located at the end of the Pustevenský ridge about 6 km northeast of Rožnov pod Radhoštěm. According to legend, the Slavic god Radegast (god of the sun, war and victory) has its seat here. At the end of spring in Radhošť celebrated the summer solstice. At the top is another interesting building – Chapel of Cyril and Methodius continue reading
Spruce in the Beskydy Mountains
2nd highest peak
The spruce peak with its height of 1276 m belongs to the 2nd highest peak of the Moravian-Silesian Beskydy. The top is largely wooded and the views are minimal. There are several nature reserves on the mountainside, including beautiful waterfalls. continue reading
Javorový vrch
The pinnacle of paragliding
Javorový vrch is located in the north of the Moravian-Silesian Beskydy Mountains and its height is 945 m. At the top there is a transmitter and a mountain hut with refreshments. The top can be reached either on foot or by a single-seater cable car. Paragliders can often be seen at the top. continue reading
