Beskydy - Czech republic

Beskydy  Mountains are  situated  in the eastern part of Czech Republic near to the border with  Poland and Slovakia . They are formed by Moravian and Silesian Beskydy and its environs, Štramberk Highlands and the northern part of Vsetín Hills. The  highest point of Beskydy is  Lysá hora (1323 m), on  the frontier of Poland and Slovakia , in an area of Oravské and Zywiecké Beskydy there is Babia hora (1725 m). On the territory of Beskydy there is extending Protected Natural Area Beskydy.

Lokalities

Čertův Mlýn (Devil's Mill) Educational path

Locality type:
Educational path

Place:
Nový Jičín district

This is newly reconstructed educational path, open for public since 1st August 2008. Its name is derived from Čertův mlýn (Devil´s Mill), one of  tops of Moravian-Silesian Beskydy Mountains. The route leads from Pustevny, along steep of Devil´s Mill. You find new information tables here, giving detailed information about places of interest, situated in Kněhyně-Čertův mlýn National Nature Reservation. The path follows red marked tourist trail and marked cycling route. This route is also suitable for cyclists, but these could be more considerable to foot-passengers. Moreover, ski-runners can use this path in winter.

The way leads around Mořské oko (Sea Eye) small lake up to Pustevny place. Along the route, there are to be found nine stops, informing you how local countryside changed, which sorts of plants could be seen here and which kind of animals are moving and living in the area.

Route length: 8 kms