Places of interests
Jablunkov arboretum
A unique collection of trees in the Beskydy lung institute park. The health resort was established at the confluence of the Lomna River, which flows 800 metres through the park and is one of its beauties and Ošetnice stream at an altitude of 401 meters. The lung institute has an advantageous position. In a maximum of five kilometres in radius, beautiful mountain peaks are rising up. This wall covered with forests supplies the hospital with fresh mountain air. There is a group of lovely decorative trees to see with extremely grown beech tree with overhanging branches and elm, which is also of overwhelming type, which creates a cascade of branches and a mushroom crown shape. Interesting exotic trees grouped around large meadows offer beautiful vistas and different spectacles in every season. The right side of space outside the main entrance to the hospital is lined mostly with different kinds of colour spruces. Sculptures by Vincent Makovsky and Jan Tříska are situated in the park. They are The Resting Female Statue, The Statue of Two Women, The Statue of Humanity and The Statue of Seated Women. The sanatorium building itself is historically protected object. In the 1990, there were significant interventions in the appearance of the arboretum. Dozens of trees were cut down, new walking paths were created, new benches and shelters were installed. All major botanical species were marked with label. Until a few years ago, the park was closed to the public. Today it is freely available at your own risk.
Rock formation Belko
By the ancient trade route that has been linking Silesia and Slovakia since long time ago, on a rocky promontory between Bystřice and Jablunkov was a strong fortress once called "Belko" named after its master. Bandit knight Belko, however began to be chased by horror dreams and according to legend he jumped off the cliff on which he had his mansion. There is an outdoor snack bar on the opposite bank today, a pool where he ended his sinful life now attracts in the hot days for bathing.
Canyon Olše
In the village of Hrádek ve Slezsku under the bridge in the riverbed of the river Olše there is a geologically interesting thing - locally called "plates" (boilers). Excavations in the rock were created by the flow of water. Furthermore, in this village is an interesting canyon of the river about 1 km long and 10m deep. The canyon is also the starting point for boating tours on the river Olše.
Dams in Návsí
There is a combination of two impounding dams in the village of Návsí holding back a dense network of gill watercourses. Unfortunately it is not suitable for swimming. It is used by the local fishing association for organizing competitions or just fishing. Those interested in fishing, however, must have the required permits. Even beginners can catch fish in Kostkov - you can come, borrow a rod and after paying a fee you can catch fish yourself:
Fishing - Návsí, Kostkov
Contact: +420 608 885 468, +420 777 331 411
Operating hours: fishing season from 15 April to 15 October
to 30 June: Fri: 13:00 - 19:00, Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 17:00
Holidays: Wed - Fri: 13:00 - 19:00, Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 17:00
Prices: 50 CZK / permission, 100 CZK / kg fish, rods for rent for free, refreshments
Observation tower on Kozubova
Observation tower is 18 meters high (1939) and is part of the chapel of St. Anna, which was built in 1936 - 1937. The chapel has always been place of regular pilgrimage. It takes place every July on Sunday before or after the feast of St. Anna. You can also visit the tower if you arrange it with the operators of the Chalet Kozubová. Phone no.: +420 558 330 050
Observation tower on Čantoryje
On the top of the border mountain Čantoryje stands 28 meters high observation tower which offers a unique view not only of the Czech Republic and Poland, but also of the Slovak mountains (Small Fatra, Tatry, etc.).
Čantoryje Mountain (995 meters) is surrounded by legends and in folk traditions it has the same meaning as Radhošť in Wallachia. There is a Silesian national army hidden in the mountain sleeping for many centuries. Legend of sleeping knights was motivation for the establishment of Czech-Polish Knight educational paths. The path is 20 km long, it leads 10 km on the Czech side and 10 km on the Polish side. A Czech and Polish circuit mingles with a section which leads along a border ridge between the top of Čantoryje and a tourist border crossing by the tourist chalet. There is an observation tower on the top of Čantoryje and a hut offering refreshments.
Under the Čantoryje in a place called Zakámen protestants used to meet secretly for their worships in the middle ages. We can find a board commemorating the work of evangelical pastor Jiří Třanovsky.
Operating hours: Summer season (25. 6. - 2. 9. 2007) Mon - Sun 9:00-13:30 and 14:00-17:30; Autumn season (3. 9. - 28. 10. 2007) Tue - Sun 10:00-13:30 and 14:00-15:30
Admission: adults 30 CZK, seniors, students 20 CZK, children up to 12 years 10 CZK.
Contact: +420 558 335 313 www.cantoryje.cz
Rock formation Devil mills
Under Gírova, in the village of Bukovec, there are "Devil mills. This is a group of rocks with full caves today. According to the legend, the bandits were hiding there at the time of Jánošík, in another period the rocks were used by devils, who intended the stone mills to 'grind' disobedient mankind. Witches also regularly flew across and perhaps landed there. Access is possible from the chalet Gírová: go along the unmarked path around the fire place where you enter the forest and follow the path until you get to the rocks. After the tour we follow the path in the same direction (from the chalet) above the rocks until we get to the green-marked path by the ski lift.
Thermal springs
A recent geological survey in the village of Písek found the presence of thermal iodine-bromine water with high content of methane, which may be used for the planned thermal pool and spas in the future in the region. Funds are missing to complete the survey about the character of the thermal waters.
Trojmezí- meeting point of three countries
In the village of Hrčava there is a place where the borders of three countries meet. The Czech republic, Poland, Slovakia. In 1995, there were erected three triangular monoliths from polished granite about 215 cm high. Individual monoliths are bearing the national emblems and names of the countries and each is located on the "home" territory. They are fitted so that the national emblem is in the direction to the point where the borders come together. There are historical documents, newspapers and coins stored in the cylindrical holes in the stands of the monoliths. A lime tree of friendship was planted at Hrčava three countries meeting point in 1990 to confirm the friendship of people of three neighbouring states. The lime tree was planted on the occasion of Earth Day by Czech, Polish and Slovak conservationists in Hrčava, which is a traditional meeting place of conservationists from the border areas of those states. A wooden rustic shelter for tourists is installed nearby. Directly at Trojmezí there is a border crossing on a turistic path between Poland and the Czech Republic.
