Flat Haná is literally a
paradise for cyclists. It is laced by a rich and well-marked
network of cycling paths, which measure more than 1500 kilometres.
The paths listed below are connected to hundreds of kilometres
of local paths, which often go through the woods on asphalt
paths so that the trip is not only easy, but in many cases
you can experience the great quiet of nature. These are for
example the paths In the Šternberk Area, Into Gorgeous Nature,
or Into the Depths of Time. In the Uničov area the paths Holubice,
or Sovinec. Paths in the Němčice area, around Lipník nad Bečvou,
in the Hranice area or the Tovačov area. The network of cycling
paths is so diverse that everyone can find a path most appropriate
for themselves.
You can gets tips in information centres in
the area where you can choose and find detailed materials
and maps.
Main Central Moravian Cycling
Paths
The Amber Trail
The first of the two international paths which intersect with
the Central Moravian regional network of paths for cyclists,
connecting Vienna, Brno, Ostrava and Krakow. It passes through
Central Moravia for 150 kilometres of its length, from Hustopeče
nad Bečvou, through Teplice nad Bečvou, Přerov, Olomouc and
Prostějov to Protivanov. Tackling the Central Moravian section
of the Amber Trail is quite a pleasant excursion, during which
you will see a good number of attractive places. In Hustopeče
nad Bečvou you can soak up the power of relaxation in natural
lakes, much sought-after watering holes, and in the nearby
town of Skalička an old windmill awaits you. The famous spas
in Teplice nad Bečvou are another possibility for a visit,
the nearby Zbrašov Argonite Cave and the deep Hranice Chasm
are worth a closer look. The path to Přerov runs by monumental
Helfštýn Castle, which is worth a visit. In Lipník nad Bečvou
you can go to the town centre, where you can feast your eyes
on renaissance houses, the old town walls, and a number of
other monuments. On the section between Lipník and Osek in
the area of Jadran Lake, the cycle path is paradise for in-line
skaters. In Přerov you should not miss the protected monument
zone in the town centre. Olomouc and Prostějov with nearby
Plumlov also offer countless monuments and attractions. In
nearby Protivanov the Central Moravian part of the Amber Trail
ends.
The Moravian Trail
The Moravian Trail runs from Jeseník to Southern Moravia.
It runs through 82 kilometres of the Haná region, through
Mohelnice, Litovel, Olomouc, Tovačov and Kroměříž and its
essential part goes through the gorgeous natural scenery of
the Litovel Morava Riverlands. In the first part of the path
you will find a romantic landscape, formed by unspoiled forest
meadows and you can stop off in several very interesting localities.
In Moravičany a beautifully decorated church in the form of
a cross is worth seeing, in nearby Nové Mlýny there is a unique
hydroelectric power plant from the end of the 19th century,
and in Nové Zámky you will find the Hunters’ Lodge of the
Liechtensteins and the exceptional small stone buildings of
the Liechtenstein manor. Litovel and Olomouc are opportunities
for longer stays and in-depth tours. The path continues on
to Tovačov, a town surrounded by fishponds where many rare
birds nest, and its chateau is not to be missed. From there
you travel through Chropyňe to Kroměříž, the sumptuous former
residence of the Olomouc bishops and archbishops.
http://www.cykloserver.cz
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Moravian Gate Valley
Path:
Lipník nad Bečvou – Venedik – Jezernice – Milenov – Drahotuše
– roundel – Rybáře lávka (Fisherman’s Bridge) – Gabrielka
– Maleník – Hubert – forest edge above Záhoří – Lhota – Pavlovice
– Sušice – Oldřichov – Jadran – Lipník nad Bečvou
Trail Characteristics:
This trail is not terribly difficult; it is suitable for families
with children 8 and over. It takes you through the Moravian
Gate valley, and partially above it.
Path
Description:
From Lipník nad Bečvou it is best to take Loučská Street,
take a right just after the railroad overpass and follow the
railway line along the field path called Venedik all the way
to Jezernice. You can pause in the Obecní pub, although with
respect to what lies before you, it would be best not to tarry
there. From Jezernice to Milenov it also goes along a field
path which is partly paved and here you can start to feast
your eyes on both the Oder Hills, which jut above you on the
left, and the Hostýn Peaks on the right. From Milenov it is
just a stone’s throw away to Drahotuše. In this small town
you can find a large assortment of refreshments on the main
square (for example the Smokie restaurant which has a children’s
corner in the courtyard). Here there is the most dangerous
part of the way – crossing the I/47 motorway, to the roundel.
From the roundel slightly from the hill you go to the Rybáře
orchards and after the footbridge go to the other bank of
the Bečva River.
With this you have negotiated the Moravian Gate at its narrowest
point. After the footbridge, go to the left and rising in
the woods you will arrive at the crossroads “Nad Rybáři” to
Gabrielka. In the valley of the stream you can observe the
natural weir constructions, which serve as instructional aids
for the forestry school in Hranice.
From Gabrielka in the direction of Hranice there are several
beautiful views of the valley. Along the stone wall the path
takes a sharp turn to the right, you leave the blue hiking
path and go uphill and after 1 km you will arrive at a crossroads.
Here you take a right (following the red hiking trail). Around
Maleník (rest place with a sign-in book) you go to the U Huberta
hunting lodge, where you turn to the left toward the gate.
After three hundred metres take the central path and for awhile
you will have before you a view of Záhoří peak, and in good
viewing conditions you can even see Hostýn Peak and Kelčský
Javorník mountain (865 m) – the highest point in the Hostýn
Peaks. Go through Lhota to Pavlovice, and then on to Sušice.
This last part of the path goes along a class III road. With
mountain bikes it is possible before going down to Pavlovice
to turn right and go through the Kudlovský meadows (across
the Šelamarathon path) downhill to Sušice and connect again
with the Jantarová (Amber) Trail, which will take you through
Oldřichov to Jadran Lake between Osek and Lipník.
Helfštýn Trail, or to Helfštýn from
the Hill
Path:
Lipník nad Bečvou – Týn (Pod lípou) – Týn turnaround – Dříně
– Rybáře (footbridge) – Hranice restaurant Na Střelnici –
Hranice Sokolovna – Teplice nad Bečvou Spa – Zbrašov – U Antoníčka
– Maleník – U Huberta – around Krásnice – Helfštýn – Týn –
Lipník nad Bečvou
Trail Characteristics:
Easy trail, which will show you the most beautiful places
on the Maleník hillside, suitable even for families with children.
On its path are the greatest tourist attractions of the Moravian
Gate – so this trail can be planned as a full day trip.
Path Description:
From Lipník go in the direction of Týn nad Bečvou and right
after the bridge across the Bečva River follow the cycling
path around the natural preserve Škrabalka, which has an instructional
nature trail. In Týn, at the restaurant Pod lípou (garden,
sandbox for kids, ice cream) turn left toward the Bečva River
and take the footpath to the bus turnaround at the end of
Týn – careful, the footpath after a bit leaves the river and
goes slightly to the right. From the turnaround take the field
“highway” to Dříně, a cottage settlement below the woods.
Now keep to the river again, practically all the way to Hranice
(the path comes to an end at the Rybáře footbridge).
At the gardening community in Hranice, take a right toward
the restaurant Na Střelnici, a favourite target for day trippers
and where you will certainly enjoy a rest. From there, along
the road, you will arrive at the Hranice Sokolovna, where
you will turn right, ending at the tennis courts on both sides
and before you you will see a beautiful and long rise. Luckily,
you don’t have to go up in one go.
Teplice nad Bečvou offers many attractions for stopping (spa,
colonnade, sulphur springs, caves, refreshments, ice cream
– and on the other side of the Bečva River is the deepest
chasm in Central Europe). At the end of the Zbrašov Hill lies
the village of Teplice nad Bečvou, but locals don’t call this
area anything but Zbrašov. If the hill exhausts you, nice
summer refreshments are available behind the fire station.
Take a deep breath, this is not the end of the hills. At the
U Antoníčka crossroads turn right away from the road and follow
the red hiking trail around Maleník to the U Huberta hunting
lodge.
Now follow the marked Jantarová (Amber) Trail, which will
take you along the ridge around Krásnice peak, of which there
are many local legends, and after a long gradual decline you
will arrive at the parking lot for Helfštýn Castle (the castle
is a must-see). From Helfštýn go along the road until you
get to Týn, the restaurant Pod lípou and then along the already
familiar cycling path around Škrabalka you will return to
Lipník.
Other Suggestions: http://www.mesto-lipnik.cz
Trails were chosen from the publication
“Mikroregion Lipensko – turistická mapa, aktuální cyklotrasy,
informace o obcích”.
Published by: Dobrovolný svazek obcí Mikroregionu
Lipensko, 2005
Authors: Cykloteam Lipník nad Bečvou
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Southwest Cycling Circle
Path:
Nezamyslice – Tištín – Koválovice-Osíčany – Pačlavice – Lhota
– Zdravá Voda – Švábenice – Ivanovice – Chvalkovice – Dřevnovice
– Nezamyslice
The Southwest cycling circle begins in Nezamyslice, where
you can visit the Baroque Church of St. Wenceslas from the
year 1701, and the three Baroque statues of saints there.
Another stop on the trail is the village of Tištín. You will
be attracted to its pearl of the Baroque from afar, the dominant
feature in the skyline of the entire micro-district – the
Church of St. Peter and St. Paul. After touring the Baroque
monument, you can take a nice break in the swimming area at
the next stop, in Koválovice – Osíčany. After a proper rest,
go through the villages of Pačlavice, Lhota, Zdravá Voda,
Švábenice, Ivanovice, and Chvalkovice, which are not parts
of the Němčice micro-district, and go on to Dřevnovice. Here
there was a find proving Stone Age settlement – a large plough.
The village grew gradually, and in the last century it had
a distillery, sawmill, brickworks, savings bank, mill, oil
plant and spa. Our tour ends back in Nezamyslice. This cycling
path in the area of Nezamyslice – Tištín – Koválovice connects
with the marked cycling trail no. 5084, which continues through
Unčice, Pavlovice, Srbce, and Vrchoslavice to Měrovice.
Northwest Cycling Circle
Path:
Nezamyslice – Dřevnovice – Chvalkovice – Želeč – Brodek u
Prostějova – Otaslavice – Dobrochov – Kobeřice – Hradčany
– Dobromilice – Doloplazy – Víceměřice – Nezamyslice
The
northwest cycling circle begins again in Nezamyslice with
another significant monument, the original stronghold, renovated
as a Baroque chateau and seat of the lords of Nezamyslice.
The chateau is not open for tours, unfortunately, as it serves
as a home for mentally retarded children. The next stop is
the village of Dřevnovice, with nice views of the lords’ estates
and gardens tapering off into the fields. The trail will take
you again to the Němčice micro-district via the villages of
Chvalkovice, Želeč, Brodek u Prostějova, Otaslavice, Dobrochov,
Kobeřice, and Hradčany to Dobromilice. The Bukůwků family
tomb and chapel here is not to be missed due to their interesting
method of burial – the coffins lie on the floor and are preserved
by a natural process – air. Now the trail will take you to
Doloplazy. The Renaissance chateau here burned down in 1904
and was rebuilt in Historicist style as a residential villa.
The chateau and its 2-hectare park is a protected national
monument. Víceměřice is the next stop. This is a nice ride
due to the improved road and planted trees. In the village
there are protected cultural monuments – a Late Empire chateau
used at present as a home for social care, from whose workshop
you may purchase wicker products as a souvenir. Others protected
monuments are the statue of St. John Nepomuk from the beginning
of the 18th century, and the roadside chapel where109 plague
victims were buried in 1829. The trail ends back in Nezamyslice.
The section Brodek u Přerova – Otaslavice - Dobromilice –
Víceměřice connects with the marked cycling path no. 5040,
which continues to Němčice, Kojetín, and Lobodice in the direction
of Tovačov.
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Gourmet Trail
Path:
Olomouc Řepčín – Horka nad Moravou – Litovelské Pomoraví –
Lhota nad Moravou – Litovel – Nové Zámky – Nové Mlýny – Nový
Dvůr – Červenka – Litovel – Lhota nad Moravou – Litovelské
Pomoraví – Horka nad Moravou – Olomouc
Distance: 67.5 km
Find
Řepčín on the map. Here is where we will start. We’ll take
the Moravian Trail (no. 51), which takes us through Horka
nad Moravou to CHKO Litovelské Pomoraví – the Litovel Morava
Riverlands Protected Nature Area. For the next few kilometres
keep your eyes open, for there is so much to see! Naturally
growing alluvial meadows, floodplain meadows, bogs, and valuable
pools of water from the Morava River which create a unique
biotope for plants and animals, especially birds. There is
an instructional nature trail with 11 stations along the majority
of the path.
Muscles working, body sweating, stomach starting to rumble.
Let’s take a swim in the sand pit at Náklo and have a small
snack at the Pod Lipou pub in Lhota nad Moravou.
Energy level back? Then let’s carry on. The town of Litovel
awaits us. Six branches of the Morava River weave through
the town, giving Litovel the nickname the “Venice of Haná”.
First we’ll quench our thirst in its quite un-Venice-like
brewery. You should certainly try the speciality beer “Pí-Pivo”.
Lunch? From a choice of many pubs and restaurants you might
try for example the restaurant U Starého mlýna.
About 3 km beyond Litovel the Moravian Trail goes on to Nové
Zámky. In the neighbouring woods, try to find some of the
stone edifices built by the Liechtensteins here: for example,
the Temple of Friendship in Classical style, or the Obelisk.
For the next while we have the last section of the Moravian
Trail before us. In Nové Mlýny we’ll coast along path no.
6051. But first we’ll visit the hydroelectric plant here,
a technical monument from 1898. Or perhaps you would prefer
to visit the fine Rybářská Bašta restaurant?
We’ll leave path no. 6051 and continue along path no. 6026
through Nový Dvůr and Litovel, where we’ll connect back to
the Moravian Trail. This time we’ll go quickly through Lhota
nad Moravou to Lovecká chata u Tří mostů – the Hunting Lodge
at the Three Bridges.
We’ll have just a small meal, for night swimming is awaiting
us at Poděbrady pond, the last stop on the Gourmet Trail.
Recommended local maps:
“Hospody, Hospůdky, Hospůdečky Olomouce” – Pubs of Olomouc
“Olomouc na kole” – Olomouc By Bicycle
“Litovelské Pomoraví” – Litovel Morava Riverlands
“Mikroregion Litovelsko” – Litovel Micro-District
Adrenalin Trail; or, Haná Has Hills
Path:
Olomouc – Bystrovany – Velká Bystřice – Hlubočky – Hrubá Voda
– Jívová – Hraničné Petrovice – Těšíkovská kyselka – Bělkovice-Lašťany
– Bohuňovice – Olomouc - Černovír – Olomouc
Distance: 63 km
This physically challenging path begins with an easy start
along the flatlands.
We’ll take the Jantarová (Amber) Trail, but only to Velká
Bystřice. There we’ll turn off to Hlubočky, and Hrubá Voda.
Finally the terrain begins to rise. The slight rise here allows
us to observe the Bystřice Valley Natural Park on the left
and the undisturbed natural scenery of the Libavá military
zone on the right.
Did you enjoy it? Now shift gears and fasten your toe clips,
for from Hrubá Voda to Jívová and Hraničné Petrovice we’re
going to have to overcome some steep rises. Whoa! It’s behind
us now. As a reward we will coast down from Hraničné Petrovice
all the way to Těšíkovská kyselka. Dismount, take some deep
breaths, relax, have a look at the Těšíkov mill. The journey
to Bělkovice-Lašťany will be a piece of cake. Enjoy it. Go
along the Trusovický stream, slightly downhill. After Bohuňovice,
we’ll turn off toward the Černovír woods, where there is a
steam waterworks. From there through Chválkovice or Černovír
we can return to Olomouc.
Trails were chosen from the publication
“Cykloturistický balíček Olomoucka aneb poznáváme Olomoucko
jinak”.
Published by: Statutární město Olomouc
Layout, Texts: Jan Machovský, e-mail:
mapy@machovsky.cz
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Nature’s Beauties
Path:
Šternberk town square – Lužice – Moravská Huzová – Březce
– Chomoutov – Hynkov – Lhota nad Moravou – Střeň – Štěpánov
– Liboš – Hnojice – Šternberk town square
Distance and trail characteristics: 42 km,
flat with slight inclines, suitable for all age categories
Road type: asphalt, unpaved field path
Path Description:
From the town square, we’ll take path no. 6106 around the
stream to the train station and then take cycling path no.
6107 to Lužice. After the village we’ll turn left to Moravská
Huzová. After that village we’ll leave path no. 6107 and turn
off toward Březce. There at the crossroads we’ll take a left
and continue along the railway underpass to Chomoutov Lake.
At the crossroads we’ll go left to Chomoutov, cross the bridge
over the Morava River and turn right in the direction of Horka.
In Horka we’ll come across cycling path no. 6027. After crossing
the bridge over Mlýnský potok (the Mill Stream) we’ll turn
right onto cycling path no. 51. Here the trail goes along
an unpaved field path. We’ll go through Hynkov to Lhota nad
Moravou. We’ll continue on cycling path no. 6107 to Střen
and Štěpánov. Past Štěpánov in the village of Liboš we’ll
turn left through Hnojice and Lužice back to Šternberk. If
you want a longer ride we recommend continuing to Litovel
and returning back through Pňovice and Štěpánov.
To
the Depths of Time
Path:
Šternberk town square – Babice – Mladějovice – Komárov – Řídeč
– Mutkov – Chabičov –Hlásnice – Šternberk town square
Distance and Trail Characteristics: 30 km,
first level, than steep uphill and steep downhill. Suitable
for more fit cyclists.
Road Type: asphalt, unpaved forest paths
Path Description:
From the town square we’ll take cycling path no. 6106 to the
crossroads of Masarykova and Věžní streets, where we’ll turn
right on cycling path no. 6105 to Babice. We’ll continue along
road no. 444 to Mladějovice, where we’ll turn right through
Komárov to Řídeč. Path 6105 will rise around the Rídeč gamekeeper’s
lodge to the intersection of hiking paths at Šterlisko. We’ll
continue on a steep rise to Vysoká Roudná, we’ll take a left
after the hunting lodge and leave path 6105, after 500 m we’ll
connect on the right with the marked yellow hiking path in
the direction of Mutkov. From there we’ll cost down along
road no. 445 in the direction of Šternberk to the village
of Chabičov. We’ll continue to Hlásnice, after that village
we’ll turn right onto a paved asphalt path through the field.
At the crossroads at the packaging plant we’ll turn left onto
the road leading to Šternberk.
Other Suggestions: http://www.sternberk.cz/turisti/cyklotrasy.phtml
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The entire district has ideal conditions for cycling. Paths
will take you to historic monuments and natural places of
interest. They’ll take you through river valleys to streams
and waterfalls. They’ll take you across fields to hills with
gorgeous views. Throughout, the trails are lined with silent
witnesses to human creativity, bells and roadside chapels.
In almost every village there is a chapel, church or another
interesting place worth stopping at. At present there are
four marked paths, but you can connect to other cycling paths
along the border of the micro-district.
Doubrava
Path:
Uničov – Medlov – Zadní Újezd – Holubice – Zadní Újezd – Hill
1 – Dědinka – Troubelice – Šumvald-start – Plinkout crossroads
– Hill 2 – Plinkout – Dlouhá Loučka – Horní Sukolom – Uničov
Sovinec
Path:
Uničov – Horní Sukolom – Dlouhá Loučka – crossroads to Sanat.
– Hill 1 – Slope 1 – Valšov – end – hiking turn-off toward
Sovinec – Těchanov – crossroads to Sovinec – Křížov – Sovinec
square – Sanatorka – Paseka – Brníčko – Uničov
Other Suggestions: http://www.unicov.cz
Circle no. 3
Path:
Hranice – Teplice nad Bečvou – Valšovice – Paršovice – Týn
nad Bečvou – Lipník nad Bečvou – Podhoří – Hrabůvka – Hranice
Distance 40 km
Road Type: asphalt
Path Description:
We’ll take the bridge across the Bečva River along the road
through Teplice nad Bečvou and Valšovice (partly along paths
nos. 6139 and 5) to Paršovice, where we’ll turn right in the
direction of Lipník nad Bečvou. We’ll connect to path no.
5 and after ca. 2 km we’ll turn left onto path no. 6035 which
will take us to the statues of St. Cyril and St. Methodius
on road no. 437 (at the same time path no. 5035) after which
we’ll arrive at the bridge across the Bečva River. We’ll go
through Lipník nad Bečva along path no. 6059 and in Loučka
we’ll connect to path no. 6058 along which we will return
to Hranice.
Circle no. 6
Path:
Hranice – Velká – Podhoří – Peklo – Kozlov – Pramen Odry –
Slavkov – Loučka – Drahotuše – Hranice
Distance: 51 km
Road Type: asphalt
Path Description:
Hranice – Velká – Podhoří – (trail no. 6058) after passing
Podhoří we arrive at a sharp curve at the beginning of the
green marked trail, which will take us along an asphalt path
through the woods and then through a canyon named Peklo (Hell)
there is a steep incline to road no. 441 (Olomouc – Potštát).
We’ll take this to the left to Kozlov, along the red marked
trail to the Odry spring. On the trip back after 2.5 km we’ll
turn left onto the green trail through Slavkov, where we leave
the green trail and continue along the road to Loučka. From
there we take path no. 6058 to Milenov and go along the road
through Drahotuše crossing the E 442 road at the roundel and
take a left after that around the airport to Hranice.
