okres Bruntál Essentials

The Bruntál district encompasses the highest peaks of the Hrubý Jeseník range and the rugged landscapes of Nízký Jeseník. Key landmarks include the unique triangular Bruntál Castle, the medieval fortress of Sovinec, and the Baroque 'Silesian Versailles' in Slezské Rudoltice. The region is defined by its natural features, from the 36-meter-deep slate quarry at Svobodné Heřmanice to the cascading Rešov waterfalls and the alpine climate of the Karlova Studánka spa.

Praděd Lookout Tower

Praděd is the highest mountain of the Hrubý Jeseník mountains, Moravia, Czech Silesia and Upper Silesia and is the fifth-highest mountain…

Sovinec

Sovinec is a castle in Jiříkov of Bruntál District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic.

zámek Bruntál

Originally a Renaissance residence later rebuilt in Baroque style, this castle is notable for its unusual triangular floor plan and an arcade courtyard. The interior houses original Rococo furnishings and a significant gallery of Dutch and Italian paintings.

Karlova Studánka

One of the best known mountain spas in the Czech Republic. Thanks to its climate and architecture, many tourists visit this place every year.

Rešovské vodopády

The largest waterfalls in the Nízký Jeseník mountains, located on the upper course of the Huntava River. The site features a series of cascades and pools within a deep, rocky canyon accessible via a system of wooden bridges and stairs.

Vidly

A mountain saddle at 760 meters in the Hrubý Jeseník range, serving as a geographical divide between the Medvědská and Pradědská highlands.

Zámek Slezské Rudoltice

A Baroque castle once known as the 'Versailles of Silesia' during the 18th century. It served as a major cultural hub under Count Albert Joseph von Hoditz, hosting figures like Voltaire and Frederick the Great.

Zámek Krnov

A Renaissance castle built by the Hohenzollerns in the 16th century on the site of a former fortress. It features preserved arcade courtyards and distinctive sgraffito facades.

lom - Svobodné Heřmanice

A flooded slate quarry approximately 500 meters long and 36 meters deep. It is a prominent site for scuba diving and swimming, known for its clear water and slate cliffs.

Peter's rocks

A massive phonolite rock formation and the third-highest peak in the Hrubý Jeseník. The site is historically linked to the 17th-century North Moravian witch trials and hosts rare alpine flora.

Nad vodopády Bílé Opavy

A tourist guidepost situated at the upper end of the Bílá Opava river canyon, marking the transition from the waterfall section to the ascent toward the Praděd peak.

CHKO Jeseníky

A protected landscape area established in 1969, covering the Hrubý Jeseník mountains. It preserves alpine tundra, peat bogs, and spruce forests, including the high-altitude botanical sites of Velká Kotlina.