Lysá hora – nejvyšší vrchol Moravskoslezských Beskyd

Location: Lysá hora, 739 14 Malenovice · Moravian-Silesian Region

Category: natural area

Lysá hora (1,323 m above sea level) is the highest peak in the Moravian-Silesian Beskydy and one of the most visited mountains in the Czech Republic. At the summit there is a meteorological station, the Emil Zátopek mountain hut and Bezručova chata offering refreshments and accommodation. There is no cable car or road to the summit – access is on foot only via 13 different trails.

Why visit this place?

• At 1324 m above sea level Lysá hora is the highest peak of the Moravian-Silesian Beskids, and weather has been measured here since 1897.
• The deepest snow cover ever recorded in Czechia was measured here: 491 cm, in March 1911.
• Rated 4.9 out of 5 by 281 visitors on Google Maps.
• Admission is free, which helps when the class budget is tight.
• Allow roughly four hours; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 64 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

Verified against: cs.wikipedia.org

Practical information

• Opening hours: Accessible year-round. Mountain huts open according to season.
• Typical visit: 240 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 4.9 ★ from 281 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Hiking ascent for schools. Ideal to combine with lessons in geography and the nature of the Beskydy.

Official website: https://www.lysahora.cz

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