Into the primeval forest Mionší

The "primeval forest" Mionší is the largest area of natural Carpathian-type beech and fir forest in the Czech Republic. It is home to an exceptionally well-preserved population of forest flora. Mionší is home to bears, black storks, Ural owls and many other species of forest animals. 

Visitors can see parts of the forest on an Educational path Mionší created in 2005. The path informs about natural and historical sights of this part of Těšín Beskydy. This gem of Beskydy nature is one of the best-preserved forests in the Moravian part of West-Carpathians. That is why it is strictly protected as National Nature Reserve and public calls it "primeval forest". 

The Educational path Mionší is approximately 7 km long circular path with 10 stopping points  with informational boards. The goal is to enable visitors to see at least part of legendary Beskydy "primeval forest" but in a peaceful way.  That is why the path is seasonal - it is open from 1 June to 15 September.  Then it is removed.  

The path is of medium difficulty and includes a climb of 330 m. A complete circuit of the path will take 2,2 - 3 hours. It is designed for walking visitors only! Entering the National Nature Reserve apart from via marked path is forbidden. The path is marked by wooden signs with emblem of wood grouse - at the crossroads only.
 

What can you learn at the educational path?

• You can get to know a lot of original mountain inhabitants - plants and animals,
• you can find out the difference between commercial forest and natural forest, and why Mionší is not a real primeval forest,
• how does nature forest work, what is the function of dry and broken trees,
• how was this rough region inhabited and several facts about highlanders' lives
• interesting facts about forests and hunters from this region, the most interesting of  which was "Marquis Gero",
• why and how is Mionší reserve protected against average people more than one hundred years.

Starting point is in Dolní Lomná village, about 200m from Matyščina louka bus stop, at the mouth of Mionší stream valley. You can park your car near the bus stop too.

Access

• by car: from road no. E75 (Český Těšín-Třinec-Jablunkov-Mosty u Jablunkova)  turn in Jablunkov towards Dolní and Horní Lomná continue to Matyščina louka car park. The entrance to the "primeval forest" is 150 m from this point.
• by bus: from Jablunkov or Jablunkov-Návsí railway station to Matyščina louka bus stop.