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

Radegast

Locality type:
Educational path

Place:
Vsetín district, Nový Jičín district

First educational path in Radhošť Mountain was established in 1980. Today, the route along Radhošť range leads from Pustevny to a chapel. Nevertheless, you have to return the same way, behind Radegast Hotel, descending, following green marked tourist trail. The path turns aside, following stratiform way. You pass ten stops with information tables, giving details regarding  history and places of interest of Radhošť area.

Local nature is unique and beautiful. This fact was confirmed by great number of tourists and artists, coming here. On a top of the mountain, there is placed God Radegast Statue, work of Albin Polášek. The path is accessible all year round. Owing to the fact that it is quite easy, it is suitable for children, cyclists and for ski-runners in winter.

Route length: 9 kms