The Moravian-Silesian Beskydy are the Carpathians’ westernmost ranges, rolling along the border of Czechia and Slovakia. These are gentle, forested mountains with long ridges, sheep meadows and a strong Wallachian folk culture — shepherds from the east settled here centuries ago, bringing their traditions with them.
The highest point is Lysá hora (1,323 m). The most famous spot is Pustevny, a saddle with wooden chalets decorated in folk style by the architect Dušan Jurkovič, from where a ridge path leads to Radhošť and its statue of the pagan god Radegast and small wooden chapel.
Top things to do: Beskydy (Czechia)
Pustevny and Radhošť
Take the chairlift up to Pustevny, admire the Libušín and Maměnka chalets, walk the treetop “Stezka Valaška” trail and follow the ridge to Radhošť — about 1 hour each way.
Lysá hora
Several trails climb the highest Beskydy peak from Ostravice or Krásná; it is a popular winter hike too.
Wallachian Open Air Museum
In Rožnov pod Radhoštěm, this large open-air museum preserves wooden houses, a church and a village of the Wallachian region.
How to get to Beskydy (Czechia)
- From Ostrava: about 1 hour by car or regional train to Frenštát pod Radhoštěm or Rožnov pod Radhoštěm.
- From Kraków: roughly 2.5–3 hours by car.
- From Prague: about 4 hours by train and bus.
Insider tips
- Trails are superbly marked by the Czech Tourist Club — use the free mapy.com app.
- Mountain huts (chaty) serve simple Czech food and beer at reasonable prices.
- Weekends are busy with local visitors; weekdays are peaceful.
