The Jeseníky Mts. A Mountain Paradise. in Summer and Winter. The Olomouc Region. This project is co-funded by the European Union.

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1 The Jeseníky Mts A Mountain Paradise in Summer and Winter This project is co-funded by the European Union. The Olomouc Region

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3 Get to Know the Jeseník Get to Know the Jeseníky Mo ountai Mountains. ns. Welcome! me! The Jeseníky Mountains and their foothills are a mountain paradise with many historic treasures and technical monuments. In every season you can choose a trail which will suit both your physical condition and your interests. The tourism area of the Jeseníky is formed by the Hrubý Jeseník mountains and their foothills, the Rychlebské mountains, Králický Sněžník and the Nízký (Lower) Jeseník mountains, so one can enjoy travelling from peak to peak, enjoying splendid views and trails through picturesque valleys. Winter sports complexes offer enthusiasts a wide spectrum of possibilities, as many as in summer, and all offer a number of additional entertainment activities. In the Jeseníky you will find hundreds of well-marked trails, for hiking and for cycling. You can go to Rejvíz to the largest peat bog in Moravia, to Praděd for the highest mountain in Moravia, to the nature preserve Šerák Keprník, the oldest in Moravia, or to the nature reserve Velká kotlina (The Great Basin), which is considered the country s best, all in the Jeseníky. And those who like sight-seeing will discover a number of historical monuments, whether they be the local castles, chateaux, museums or the interiors of wooden churches. You can see the greatest wonders of the Czech Republic, the Dlouhá Strána electric plant, and a handmade paper factory. But that is not all you can to to Šumperk and go on a fairy-tale tour from the 13th to the 21st centuries, and we have not yet mentioned the relaxation possibilities of the Jeseníky spas, the witch-hunting trials in Velké Losiny, the festivals, nor the number of events on offer, including tasting the famous Hanušovice beer. Welcome and Enjoy!

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5 Jeseníky Mountains A Pristine Natural Setting A Pristine Natural Setting The rugged and romantic natural setting of the Jeseníky will captivate you at first sight. Here you will discover a protected natural area, natural parks and nature preserves in which you will find a number of rare species of flora and fauna. Discover the enchanting mountains with their gorgeous views of the valleys, deep woods, crystal streams and waterfalls. There are instructional nature trails throughout the area. Underground treasures await you in the oldest historically-mentioned caves in Central Europe, the caves at Na Špičáku which are handicapped-accessible. Also of mention are the Na Pomezí caves, one of the largest cave systems in the Czech Republic, formed of marble. The Jeseníky are simply a natural paradise, whether in summer or winter

6 1 Petříkov Praděd Bílá Opava Zábřeh

7 Magical Jeseníky Mountains Magical Spring, Summ Spring,Summer and Autumn The attractive mountain terrain in spring, summer and autumn is especially appreciated by hikers and cyclists. The Čarodějnická (Witch) cycling trail is unforgettable, covering the entire area of the Jeseníky. And you can take advantage of regular busses equipped for transporting bicycles /9/. In the Jeseníky you will also find places for non-traditional experiences. The bobsled run in Petříkov /1/, alpine mini-cars at Ramzová /2/, in Kouty nad Desnou /3/, summer skiing in Branná /4/, alpine scooters in Staré Město /5/, horse riding /6/, sheer cliff faces, and sight-seeing flights from Šumperk /7/ and Jeseník /8/ will provide you with unique and unforgettable experiences. No matter where you decide to go, you will always find the most enjoyment from the unspoiled nature, crystal streams and clean air. Take advantage of the colourful spring, the enchanting summer, and the dazzling autumn

8 Úsov Velké Losiny Javorník Jánský Vrch

9 Jeseníky Mountains Admiration and Awe Admiration and Awe When you say Jeseníky, skiing and hiking come to mind. But one should not forget the picturesque mountain towns and villages which offer unusual experiences. You can find a number of castles, chateaux and wooden churches in the Jeseníky. The region is rich in romantic ruins found deep in the woods, which you can get to via marked hiking trails And here too are old buildings with rich interiors and collections. No one can fail to be amazed at the sights, whether they be the largest collection of pipes and smoking utensils in the country at the chateau in Jánský Vrch /3/, the preserved chateau interiors in Velké Losiny /2/ and Bruntál /4/, or the extensive collection of hunting trophies in the chateau in Úsov /1/. Truly places of beauty, admiration and awe janskyvrch.wz.cz

10 Červenohorské sedlo Ramzová Ramzová Šerák

11 Jeseníky Mountains A Winter e Wonderland The most famous winter sports complexes in the Czech Republic are in the Jeseníky, frequented by serious and recreational skiers alike. For challenging trails go to Červenohorské Sedlo /1/, to Petříkov, to Ostružná /2/ or to Ramzová /3/. But other places, for instance at Staré Město /4/, Branná /5/, Lipová-lázně /6/, Klepáčov /7/, Malá Morávka Karlov /8/, Praděd /8/ and elsewhere, offer well-maintained trails, ski and snowboard rentals, night skiing, ski schools and at some places even such attractions as snowtubing and snowcarts. You can get to many places comfortably by skibusses /9/. The Jeseníky are also riddled with innumerable well-maintained cross-country ski trails. Snow on the ground here stays well into spring, and accommodations are available at scores of chalets, hotels, and pensions

12 Spa Priessnitz, Jeseník Spa Dolní Lipová Spa Velké Losiny

13 Jeseníky Mountains Health and Calm Calm e h d a Spas offering calm and health can be found literally at every step. The Priessnitz Therapeutic Spas in Jeseník /1/ were the first hydrotherapy spas in the world. The cold and thermal springs at Velké Losiny /3/ have been curing people of their illnesses since the 16th century. And a similarly rich history and fame are shared by the spas at Dolní Lipová /2/, Bludov /4/ and Karlova Studánka /5/. Their common denominators are first-class facilities, modern equipment, expertise and full service. Patients here will not only find relief from vascular illnesses, locomotor disorders, and breathing difficulties. All spas additionally offer an enormous range of rehabilitation and reconditioning programmes and one can adapt the periods of one s stay according to their number. Spas in the Jeseníky offer health and calm

14 Dlouhé Stráně Štíty Zlaté Hory

15 Experiences o N Experiences Fo ound Nowhere Jeseníky Mountains Found Nowhere Else Else Those who crave unique experiences will find a replica of a medieval mining town with a gold ore mill in the Ztracené Štoly valley. You can even try panning for gold /3/! In Česká Ves u Jeseníku there is the Antique Motorcycle Museum /4/ and a real Western ranch /5/. Nearby Praděd, at an altitude of 1350 metres, is reflected upon the water surface of the third largest pumped water storage plant in the world at Dlouhá Strána /1/. A tour of it is another one-of-a-kind experience. Only a few kilometres further, in Velké Losiny, you will marvel at the handmade paper production at one of the oldest factories in Europe /7/. From Staré Město you can go via an instructional trail to see the old border fortifications /6/. Also unforgettable is a visit to the Acrobat Park in Štíty /2/, where you can ski jump into water, and where if you are lucky, you can meet Olympic champion Aleš Valenta. The year-round activities are too numerous to mention and so are the experiences which you can find nowhere else

16 Information Centres Bludov MIS - Bludov Town Cultural Centre A. Kašpara tel.: kulturni.dum@bludov.cz Javorník Javorník Information Centre Nádražní tel.: fax: mksjavornik@jes.cz Jeseník I.C. Jesenicka Masarykovo nám. 1/ tel.: fax: mic@mujes.cz Lipová-lázně Information Centre Obecní úřad 396, Lipová-lázně tel.: lipova@jesenicko.net Loučná nad Desnou Information Centre tel.: fax: info@energotis.cz Mikulovice Information Centre Hlavní tel.: knihovna@mikulovice.cz Mohelnice Town library and Information Centre U Brány tel.: fax: mesto@mu-mohelnice.cz Moravský Beroun Town Cultural and Tourist Information Centre náměstí 9. května tel.: fax: info@morberoun.cz Ostružná Information Centre Obecní úřad Ostružná tel.: fax: ou.ostruzna@cmail.cz Staré Město pod Sněžníkem Tourist Information Centre nám. Osvobození tel.: fax: tic.staremesto@tiscali.cz Štíty Information Centre nám. Míru tel.: fax: info@stity.cz Šumperk Regional and Town Information Centre Hlavní třída tel.: fax: icsumperk@seznam.cz Velké Losiny Information Centre and library Lázeňská tel.: infolosiny@losiny.cz Zábřeh Zábřeh Information Centre Klub - KVDC města Zábřeh, ČSA tel.: fax: info@ic.zabreh.cz Zlaté Hory Information Centre nám. Svobody 94 (Mining Museum) tel.: muzeum@zlatehory.cz Žulová Information Centre Kostelní tel.: mkzulova@jes.cz Jeseníky Tourist Association Kladská 233/1, Šumperk, tel./fax: sdruzenicr@jeseniky.org P R A G U E T H E O L O M O U C R E G I O N T H E J E S E N Í K Y M O U N TA I N S More experiences for less money! Take advantage of free admissions and attractive discounts during your travels while sight-seeing in the Olomouc Region Published by: The Olomouc Region, Jeremenkova 40a, Olomouc, Czech Republic posta@kr-olomoucky.cz, tel.: , fax: Design, Texts, Production: RNDr. Ivan Marek, advertising agency m-ark, Železniční 4, Olomouc, tel.: , Photography: m-ark, Ivo Netopil Printing: PROFI-TISK GROUP s.r.o., Krakovská 14, Olomouc, Olomouc 2006 Not For Sale Co-financed by the EU More information can be found at information centres in the Olomouc Region