Hidden Cultural & Natural Gems

This selection features eleven sites within the Nový Jičín district showcasing protected nature reserves, medieval castle ruins, historic observation towers, a notable cave, and a traditional windmill. Highlights include Gothic castles such as Šostýn and Starý Jičín, the karst Šipka cave, and the 40-meter tall tower at Štramberk, each representing unique cultural heritage and natural beauty.

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Radhošť

Protected nature reserve known for its diverse flora and fauna in the Moravian-Silesian region.

Městská památková rezervace Příbor

Municipal heritage reservation preserving the historical urban fabric of Příbor town.

Šipka

Karst nature reserve featuring important geological formations and rare species.

Větrný mlýn

Traditional wooden windmill exemplifying regional heritage and historical milling technology.

Štramberská trúba

Medieval observation tower offering views over Štramberk and surrounding landscape.

Tedmek / CC BY-SA 3.0

Castle ruins Šostýn

Gothic castle ruins located near Kopřivnice, representing medieval fortification remains.

Marzper / Public domain

Stramberk Castle

This small Gothic castle with a 40 m tall Gothic tower makes for an epic panorama. The town below is also worth a visit.

Hana Pilařová / CC-BY-SA

Starojičínský hrad

Ruins of the former Starý Jičín castle situated on the Starojický hill southwest of Nový Jičín.

Černá věž

Historic tower known locally as Černá věž, part of regional architectural heritage.

Stezka Valaška

Observation tower providing panoramic views, located along a regional hiking trail.

Miaow Miaow / Public domain

Šipka

Karst cave designated as a national natural monument within the Štramberk National Nature Reserve.

Hidden Cultural & Natural Gems

Radhošť

Městská památková rezervace Příbor

Šipka

Větrný mlýn

Štramberská trúba

Castle ruins Šostýn

Stramberk Castle

Starojičínský hrad

Černá věž

Stezka Valaška

Šipka

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