Tips for trips
Jeseníky
In 1969, the Natural Preserve Jeseníky was established. There are four National Nature Reserves there (Praděd, Skřítek Moorland, Rejvíz, Šerák - Keprník) and fifteen nature preserves (e.g.: Filipovické louky, Pod Jelení studánkou, Pstruží potok, Vysoký vodopád, Františkov, Slatinný potok). The whole area is known for its attractive mountain relief, but there is also a number of lowlands. The tourists are offered clean and fresh air and beautiful views of mountain masses, vast forests, lots of magnificent waterfalls, crystal clear torrents, rich plant life. The woods are home to game animals (deer and roe-deer), fox, weasel, and if you are lucky you can see chamois, wolf or mountain cat. Nature lovers can also find several species of rare herbs, among others Alpine aster, spotted gentian and many others. The Jeseníky forests also abound in forest fruits, e.g. blueberry, cranberry, strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, and in the mushrooming season, the forests are a mushroom-picker's paradise. However, without doubt Jeseníky mountains are most attractive in the winter as they provide excellent skiing conditions in several ski centers, of which the best known is Praděd. to the up
Karlov - Malá Morávka
The biggest and the best equipped winter sports center in Jeseníky is Malá Morávka and its district, settlement Karlov. There are 13 running tracks in this center with lengths from 300 to 800 meters, the total length of the tracks is ca. 7 km. In Malá Morávka itself (1.5 km away from the hotel), there are 3 running tracks available mainly for the beginners. In the center Karlov (5 km away from the hotel) there are 4 running tracks available for both the beginners and advanced skiers, with the possibility of night skiing. There are also several cross-country tracks available X , leading also to the racing circuits in Nová Ves. The cross-country tracks pass in the close vicinity of the hotel. to the up
Lázně Karlova Studánka
Ski center with medium-to-light running tracks with the total of nine ski lifts in Karlova Studánka, Ludvíkov and Anenský vrch near Andělská Hora. Excellent cross-country skiing tracks can be found south of Vrbno pod Pradědem, in the vicinity of the hut Sokolská chata. This center is approximately 7 km (4miles) away from the hotel. to the up
Bílá Opava
The valley of the river Bílá Opava is one of the most romantic and beautiful places of Jeseníky. The 3-kilometer trail is part of the NNR Praděd. It starts near the town of Karlova Studánka and ends under the mountain hut Barborka. The trail leads through a deep valley with many foot-bridges. One can admire a number of cascades and rapids there, as well as rock formations and waterfalls, the highest of which is 7,9 m high. Within this 40-meter sector, the torrent's waterfall and subsequent rapids pass the difference of height 16.4 m. The river bed also has unique formations, the so-called giant kettles (dish-shaped depressions with a several-decimeter diameter and depth of several centimeters; they are a result of centuries-long processes of gneiss bottom scour by whirling of water and soil particles). The territory is rich in flora and fauna (e.g. Jeseníky spruce, rhododendron, alpine lady fern, water-ousel). There are 6 stops along the trail. The trail is very intensive and takes approx. 2 to 3 hours. The tourists must pay a fee at the entrance to the trail, they can also buy information materials there. The season starts on June 1 and ends on September 30. to the up
Rejvíz
This nature trail leads through the NNR Rejvíz and is characterized by a moss-land (approx. 6-7 thousand years old) and moss lakes. The trail acquaints the tourists with rare species of plants and animals. Typical moss vegetation grows there, like swamp moss, carnivorous round-leaved sundew, Carpathian birch, etc., and also various animals - northern bat, northern raven, moss ant and a butterfly Palaeno sulphur. There are 2 beautiful moss lakes there - Great Moss Lake and Small Moss Lake. The Great Moss Lake (1692 m2 in area and 2-3 m deep) can be accessed on a fascine road. The Small Moss Lake is not open to public. There are 5 stops along the trail. The trail is 3 km long and is not much intensive, lasting 1-2 hours. This trail is paid and there is a possibility of buying souvenirs. The season is limited only by the winter. to the up
Velká Kotlina
The valley Velká kotlina, which belongs to the most important Central European natural locations, is the top locality of the Krkonoše - Jeseníky mountain system as to the nature variety and species richness of plants and animals. A diverse mosaic of different ecotopes was formed here - from dry sun-heated sidehills to evercold headstreams, from deep, non-freezing humuses to bare rock. This area is full of extraordinarily rich and unique plant and animal associations (e.g. Sudetic dark plantain, Sudetic clove pink, Tartarian hemlock parsley, Alpine aster; endemic butterfly Sudetic satyr, water pipit, or northern birch mouse). European significance of Velká kotlina was brought forward by a German botanist Sendner as early as 1840, who compared it to the famous Alpine Gamsgrube. The trail is of medium intensity and its length is 11 km. The season is limited only by the winter, and the admittance is free. to the up
Červenohorské sedlo - Šerák - Ramzová
Medium-intensive NT, centered on endangered species of plants and animals and on the formation of upland moors. It starts in the saddleback of Červenohorské sedlo in the direction to the Vřesová studánka spring, and then continues through the National Nature Reserve Šerák - Keprník, with moss-lands full of typical plants. From the summit of Šerák it is possible to descend, on foot or by a rope railway, to the village of Ramzová, one of the most popular ski centers. On the way, the hikers can see northern raven, northern birch mouse, and several times, even brown bear and northern lynx were noted in these parts. to the up
Pasák
This 12.5 km long trail starts in Branná, leads through mountain meadows full of plant life and crosses the nature reserve Pasák (system of rock shacks and interesting eroded nubbins). Along the path, there are lovely views of the Králický Sněžník range, and there is also a border fortification built in 1937 - 1938 to defend the northern border of our country. The Pasák trail then leads back to Branná, where there is possibility of visiting Gothic castle Kolštejn, a Renaissance chateau or parish church. to the up
Spa Velké Losiny
Spa Velké Losiny is one of the oldest Moravian spa with the longest tradition of treatment of neural and respiratory system diseases. It is the gem of the Šumperk region and tourists can spend their holidays here in the fresh air in the beautiful valley of the river Desná. Many cultural activities are held in the town throughout the year. Active holidays lovers will find a lot of hiking and cycling tracks around the spa, as well as possibility of fishing in the spa park, and several ski lifts and cross-country tracks. to the up
Spa Priessnitz
The resort was founded by Vincenz Priessnitz, founder of the first hydropathic home in the world. The spa is situated near the town of Jeseník, surrounded with high peaks and constituting the dominant of the surrounding country. Apart from the treatment, the spa offers also accommodation and boarding, symposiums and congresses, possibility of hiking, skiing, tennis playing, fitness and swimming pool. to the up
Dlouhé Stráně
Pumped-storage hydro-plant with the output of 650 MW; the upper reservoir is at the top of a peak of the same name in 1350 m a.s.l. (the uppermost Czech dam), with the surface area of 8.6 ha (15.4 ha in case of max. filling), and level variance max. 21 m; the lower reservoir on the Divoká Desná river, with a 56-meter fill dam and surface area 7.2 ha (respectively 16.1 ha); there are solar cells and three wind-power plants near the upper reservoir. to the up
Nyzners watterfalls
Waterfalls on the Stříbrný potok torrent; system of cascades and rapids with the overall height 14 m; the highest levels are 3 m high; created on the hornblende-gabbro rock; relatively high flow rate throughout the year; natural monument. to the up
Rýmařov
10 000 citizens, formerly a mining town with silver mines, later weaving industry, today predominantly civil engineering (manufacture of family houses) and furniture industry; well-preserved baroque architecture (town-hall, chapel V Lipkách); museum with gallery; proximity of cross-country skiing tracks. to the up
Skřítek (877 m n.m.)
Wide saddleback on the boundary of Hrubý Jeseník and Hraběšice highland; important point on the highway from Šumperk to Ostrava; starting point for mountain hikes; the roadhouse is near important cross-country skiing tracks; J. Jílek's stone sculpture of Troll (Skřítek = Troll in English); NNR Skřítek Moorland - anticlinal moorland of transient type in the spring area of the Podolský potok torrent; tundra character of the woods; Mountain Rescue Service station. to the up
Jelení Studánka
On the Vysoká hole summit, 1300 m a.s.l.; spring area of Stříbrný potok; head-water of Podolský potok; a stone shelter for hikers going from Skřítek to Praděd was built near the spring. to the up
Vřesová Studánka (1313 m n.m.)
A place on the Červená hora hillside; was known for a small church and a tourist hut (demolished in 1888); today, there is only a chapel above the spring with curative effects - at least, a folk-tale tells us so; in 1921, a cloudburst caused an earth slip to the Hučivá Desná river valley; gullets are nowadays stabilized by dikes. to the up