Natuurlijke bezienswaardigheden in de Moravisch-Silezische Beskiden

Natural Attractions

The Beskydy Mountains host a diverse array of natural formations, from the deep rocky gorge of the Satina stream to the unique rock rapids of the Ostravice riverbed. This collection features the region's highest cascades, such as the Bučací waterfalls on Smrk, and significant pseudokarst systems like the Kněhyně cave, one of the deepest of its kind. The selection also includes historical remnants like the Greiffka lodge ruins and serene forest sites like the Mořské oko lake.

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Vodopády Satiny

Cascades on the Satina stream reaching heights of up to 3 meters, located within a deep rocky gorge near Malenovice.

Koryto řeky Ostravice

Protected natural monument featuring exposed rock formations and erosion-carved rapids in the riverbed near the village of Ostravice.

Bučací vodopády

One of the highest cascades in the Beskydy Mountains, located on the northern slopes of Smrk mountain within a protected nature reserve.

Vodopády na Mazáku

Small cascades and rapids on the Mazák stream, situated on the western slopes of Lysá hora.

Vodopády na Zimném potoku

Series of natural cascades on the Zimný stream, located in the deep valleys of the Lysá hora massif.

Travenský vodopád

Natural waterfall located on the slopes of the Travný mountain massif in the central Beskydy.

Kněhyňská jeskyně

Deep pseudokarst cave on the slopes of Kněhyně mountain, serving as an important wintering site for bats.

Jeskyně Cyrilka

Pseudokarst cave near the Pustevny mountain saddle, formed by the movement of sandstone blocks.

Mořské oko

Small lake located in a former sandstone quarry near Pustevny, surrounded by forest.

Ondrášova jeskyně

Pseudokarst cave on the Lukšinec ridge of Lysá hora, named after the legendary local outlaw Ondráš.

Jezírko přání

Small forest reservoir near Čeladná, historically used for water management.

základy bývalé lovecké chaty Greiffky

Stone foundations of a historical hunting lodge built in the late 19th century under Kněhyně mountain.