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- Lysá hora — The highest summit of the Beskydy (and the classic ridge walk), raw alpine meadows, wind-swept views over Moravia and Silesia, and a real network of trails that make it perfect for a long day-hike or overnight wild-camp on the ridge. (Personal favorite — you can’t beat the sunrise from the top after a night hike.)
- Pustevny and the Jurkovič wooden villas (Libušín & Maměnka) — Gorgeous, ornate timber architecture by Dušan Jurkovič you won’t see elsewhere in Czech mountains; it’s folk-art meets mountain resort. Great in winter when the ridges freeze and in summer for flower-strewn walks below the buildings.
- Radhošť (Chapel of Saints Cyril and Methodius) — A pilgrimage peak with a small 19th-century chapel, old mountain-hut hospitality and strong local folklore. The ridge combines
- Lysá hora — The highest summit of the Beskydy (and the classic ridge walk), raw alpine meadows, wind-swept views over Moravia and Silesia, and a real network of trails that make it perfect for a long day-hike or overnight wild-camp on the ridge. (Personal favorite — you can’t beat the sunrise from the top after a night hike.)
- Pustevny and the Jurkovič wooden villas (Libušín & Maměnka) — Gorgeous, ornate timber architecture by Dušan Jurkovič you won’t see elsewhere in Czech mountains; it’s folk-art meets mountain resort. Great in winter when the ridges freeze and in summer for flower-strewn walks below the buildings.
- Radhošť (Chapel of Saints Cyril and Methodius) — A pilgrimage peak with a small 19th-century chapel, old mountain-hut hospitality and strong local folklore. The ridge combines cultural layers (folk religion, pagan stories) with views that justify the climb.
- Velký Javorník (near Frenštát pod Radhoštěm) — A proper local favorite: short, steep hikes, a wooden lookout, and a busy little pub where hikers and families mix. Feels authentically Beskydy — simple food, good beer, and chatty locals after a quick climb.
- Hukvaldy Castle ruins — One of the largest castle ruins in the region sitting in beeches, with dramatic ramparts and clear links to composer Leoš Janáček (born nearby). Walk the walls, follow the forest trails, and time visits for the summer concerts if you like live music under the stars.
- Štramberk and Trúba hill — A small, photogenic town that feels straight out of a storybook: narrow streets, a medieval tower (Trúba) with great views, and the region-specific pastry Štramberské uši — a cultural bite you can’t get elsewhere.
- Kněhyně-Čertův mlýn Nature Reserve — High-mountain peat bogs, dwarf pines and oddly beautiful, fragile wetlands on the ridge. Quiet, wild and very different from the forested lower slopes — a true Beskydy micro-landscape and a real “feel like you’re alone up there” experience. (Hidden gem)
- Smrk (Silesian Beskids) — A wilder, less-crowded ridge climb with old forests and sharp viewpoints. Hikers who want a more solitary mountain day and raw panoramas pick Smrk over the busier peaks. (Hidden gem)
- Frýdlant nad Ostravicí — Castle and riverside walks — Compact historic castle, an atmospheric old town and easy riverside trails into the Beskydy foothills. It’s a low-key hub for packing a cultural half-day into a hiking trip without the museum-tourism feel. (Hidden gem)
- Bílá (village and valley) — A small highland hamlet that keeps traditional wooden chalets, local shepherding culture and quiet cross-country tracks. If you want real mountain village life (sheep cheese, local pubs, slow mornings) this valley is where locals escape the crowds. (Hidden gem)
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past 3 decades, I’ve backpacked through 90+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.