Where to go: Pustevny
We recommend this resort to anyone who likes mountains, winter sports and hiking. What makes Pustevny so interesting and unique?
Why Pustevny
Pustevny is a popular and sough-after resort in the altitude of 1018 above sea level. Its Czech name refers to hermits who used to live in the area in the past.
The all-year-round busy resort is found in the protected area Beskydy, which is with its 1166 km2 the largest protected area in the Czech Republic.
In the central part of Pustevny picturesque and emblazoned wooden homes built in a folk style by the famous Slovak architect Dušan Jurkovič may be admired.
Eastern horizons
From the eastern part of Pustevny a natural trail will lead you to Čertův mlýn (The Devil’s mill) where one can admire the beautiful rock formations. The natural trail is made up of 9 signboards dealing with the history or Pustevny and other matters of interest in Beskydy and the environs.
Looking out west
Those who set out for a journey west will get to the statue of Radegast, a pagan god of crop, which was hoisted back in 1931. The western natural trail goes on to the very top of Radhošť which is adorned by a wooden chapel and the statue of St. Cyril and Methodius who paid a visit to Moravia in 863.
Three tourist signs lead to the famous place of pilgrimage – red, green or blue.
The red trail
The red trail is approximately 8 kilometres long. Its starting point is a lower bridge in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm, the trail then goes on along Rožnov camping site, climbs up the Černá hora (The Black mountain) hill-side all to the way to St. Cyril and Methodius chapel situated on the top of the mountain Radhošť.
The green trail
A 10-kilometre long blue trail will lead you from the town of Rožnov pod Radhoštěm via the town of Dolní Bečva all the way up to Pustevny. The blue trail crosses the ridge trail not far from Radegast Hotel. The trail then goes on to the Ráztoka valley and finally Frenštát pod Radhoštěm.
The blue trail
The trail is 4 kilometres long and goes from Pustevny along the Cyrilka bower and the Radegast statue. The whole Frenštát valley can be seen from here. On the horizon rises the Trúba, a rock formation Čertův mlýn (The Devil’s Mill) and the highest summit of the Beskydy mountain range – Lysá hora (1323m above sea level). The blue trail is the least difficult of the three.
A view
At the end of the rise a wonderful view opens. When the sky is clear Hrubý Jeseník, Oderské vrchy, Strážovské vrchy, Vsetínské vrchy and Javorníky (all mountain ranges) can be spotted. The panorama of Pobeskydská highlands, Slezské Beskydy (Silesian Beskydy), Choč and even Roháče (The West Tatra Mountains) and Malá Fatra can be enjoyed, too.
Winter sports
Pustevny is a fantastic spot for lovers of winter sports, especially skiing and snowboarding. The resort features 11 ski lifts and 9 slopes of all kinds of difficulty. Pustevny is a wonderful place which can be enjoyed regardless of the season of the year.
We wish all our hotel visitors a pleasant time both spent with us and in the vicinity.
