View from Lysá hora across the surrounding mountain ranges

Moravian-Silesian Beskids

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This is the highest range in the Czech Beskids and one of the closest mountain destinations for visitors from southern Poland. It lies on the border between Silesia and Moravia, near Poland and Slovakia, within the Beskydy Protected Landscape Area. Here you will find Lysá hora, known as the queen of the Beskids, Smrk and Radhošť with Pustevny, as well as quiet forest trails with views of the Tatras and the Fatra mountains. The Moravian-Silesian Beskids offer wide panoramas, the wooden architecture of Pustevny and welcoming mountain huts. A dense network of trails makes it easy to get away from the crowds on the most popular summits.

Other mountain ranges

Barania Góra - trail from Wisła Czarne to the observation tower
Silesian Beskidseasy18 km

Barania Góra - trail from Wisła Czarne to the observation tower

A loop to Barania Góra (1220 m) via Magurka Wiślańska. Trail description, parking, the observation tower, the sources of the Vistula and 4 other route options in the Silesian Beskids.

Family trailsFor beginnersLoop trails
Mosorny Waterfall in Zawoja – trail, parking and route guide
Żywiec Beskidseasy2 km

Mosorny Waterfall in Zawoja – trail, parking and route guide

A short forest walk from Zawoja to one of the highest waterfalls in the Beskids. Find parking, route details and walking times.

For beginnersShort trailsTrails with a dog
Rysianka and Romanka - loop from Żabnica, mountain hut and trails
Żywiec Beskidseasy16.5 km

Rysianka and Romanka - loop from Żabnica, mountain hut and trails

A loop from Żabnica over Romanka (1366 m) and Hala Rysianka in the Żywiec Beskids. Trail description, free parking, the PTTK Rysianka hut and its tent field.

Family trailsFor beginnersLoop trailsMountain hutsSunrisesTent campingTrails with a dog
Chleb, Veľký Kriváň and Malý Kriváň - loop in Malá Fatra from Vrátna Valley
Little Fatramedium17.3 km

Chleb, Veľký Kriváň and Malý Kriváň - loop in Malá Fatra from Vrátna Valley

A highly scenic loop over three peaks of Malá Fatra, including Veľký Kriváň (1709 m) - the highest summit of the range. Trail description, parking, the Vrátna Dolina cable car and several route variants.

Cable carFor intermediateLoop trails
Krawców Wierch - yellow trail from Glinka and mountain hut
Żywiec Beskidseasy5.8 km

Krawców Wierch - yellow trail from Glinka and mountain hut

A scenic and easy hike to Krawców Wierch (1076 m) in the Żywiec Beskids. Trail description from Glinka, parking, the PTTK hut and tent camping on Hala Krawcula.

Family trailsFor beginnersMountain hutsTent campingTrails with a dog
Kotarz - trail from Brenna via Hala Jaworowa
Silesian Beskidseasy11.5 km

Kotarz - trail from Brenna via Hala Jaworowa

A peaceful trail in the Silesian Beskids to Kotarz via Hala Jaworowa. We describe the route variants, parking and the loop through Grabowa as well as the Utopiec Fairytale Trail.

Family trailsFor beginnersLoop trailsMountain hutsTrails with a dog