Radhošť mountain lies at the heart of the Wallachian Beskydy legend of Radegast, the pagan god of hospitality, harvest and fertility. According to the legend, he left his idol on top of the mountain to destroy the Christian missionaries Cyril … Continue reading →
Lysa hora (Bald Mountain) at 1324m above sea level, is the highest mountain in the Moravian-Silesian Beskydys and the Outer Western Carpathians in Moravia. This is a unique tourist destination, the intersection of hiking trails and an excellent place to … Continue reading →
This is a beautiful ridge-walk, so typical of what the Beskydys have to offer. There are splendid views out over the landscape, unspoilt natural beauty, wildlife everywhere, international travel (the path is in Slovakia) and the start-point is easily accessible … Continue reading →
CHAPTER 1 – THE TRIP UP Following on from our highly successful trip last week to the restaurant at Švýcárna, we decided to push it a bit further and leave home in time to make it to the top of … Continue reading →
Here’s a nice little walk to enjoy the last of the summer weather, we thought. And it’ll get Our Kid and Our Dog out of the flat for a bit of fresh air. We have been neglecting the Jeseniky … Continue reading →