Šenov u Nového Jičína

Šenov u Nového Jičína offers a varied combination of cycle paths, landscape and small historical discoveries. You can plan a longer round trip here, follow a signposted long-distance route or focus on the local monuments and religious buildings. A nature trail to Bannerova studánka and an annual community festival are also among the documented experiences of the town.

Cycle paths with different route formats

For a longer cycling tour, the 96-kilometre Okruh Kravařsko circuit runs through Šenov u Nového Jičína. The name describes a circuit; this clearly distinguishes the route from the shorter Route No. 6175, “Palackého stezka”. This moderately difficult, 14-kilometre cycle route runs from Hostašovice via Šenov u Nového Jičína to Kunín. If, when planning an outing, you want to choose between an extended circuit and a clearly defined connection covering several places, these provide two differently designed options.

Bannerova studánka and the nature trail

Another highlight is the Bannerova studánka spring. It rises near the Salaš Hotel in Šenov u Nového Jičína. The “In the Footsteps of General Laudon” nature trail leads to this spring in Šenov u Nového Jičína. A forest near Bannerova studánka offers views of the surrounding landscape. For route planning, it is also recorded that the entire nature trail or part of it can be covered using the regular bus service between Nový Jičín and Kunín.

History in a church, chapel and monument

The Church of Saint Martin is the oldest monument in Šenov u Nového Jičína. It dates from the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries and gives the town a clear historical connection. However, its accessibility is expressly limited: on Thursdays and Sundays, it is occasionally accessible during services. When planning a visit, you should therefore distinguish between the historic building itself and the documented possibility of occasional access. Šenov u Nového Jičína also has a monument to the victims of the First and Second World Wars. It was created by Franz Barwig, an honorary citizen of Šenov u Nového Jičína. Another stop is the town’s chapel. It was reconstructed in 1989; in May 1991, it was ceremonially consecrated and dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Together, these buildings and memorial sites tell of different historical layers, without requiring you to visit a large collection of attractions.

Landscape and the local annual cycle

The Poodří Protected Landscape Area and the eponymous Important Bird Area extend into the north-western tip of the territory of Šenov u Nového Jičína. Thus, views of protected landscapes are also among the town’s characteristics. The selection is complemented by the Šenovský škrpál community festival, held every year in August. The town can therefore be experienced through cycling, nature observation, history and a recurring local event. If you would like to compare other destinations in addition to Šenov u Nového Jičína, you can also include Kopřivnice, Spálov, Veřovice, Bílov, Trnávka, Ženklava, Slatina U Bílovce and Kunín in your selection.

For the higher-level travel overview: Nový Jičín District.