Trojanovice between Radhošť, nature and Wallachian culture

Trojanovice combines the distinctive Radhošť mountain, protected Beskid landscapes and a unique Wallachian culture. At 1,129 m, Radhošť is the highest and also the best-known peak in the territory of Trojanovice. Around 80% of the area has been part of the Beskydy Protected Landscape Area since 1973. Mountain landscapes, nature reserves, religious traditions, historic wooden buildings and regional specialities therefore come together here.

Mountain landscapes and protected nature

One defining natural area is the Radhošť National Nature Reserve on the northern slope of the mountain of the same name. It lies at an altitude of 660 to 1,129 m and covers 145 hectares. Extensive forest stands characterise the summit areas of the Moravian-Silesian Beskids. The Noříčí Nature Reserve additionally protects forest stands on rocky slopes. It is home to a diverse, near-natural mix of tree species, with trees approximately 150 years old.

If you want to plan your stay around the landscape and trails, Pustevny is an important point of reference. From Trojanovice, Pustevny can be reached by cable car. From there, a wide blue-marked trail leads to the statue of Radegast. It stands at 1,120 m, exactly halfway along the trail from Pustevny to Radhošť. For winter sports, cross-country route 5A is documented: it follows a 16 km circular course from Pustevny to Martiňák and back.

Pustevny, Radhošť and special places

Two folk-style wooden buildings that form part of the Pustevny National Cultural Monument are the main attractions on Pustevny. The Libušín dining house was built between 1897 and 1899. It is the work of architect Dušan Samo Jurkovič, who drew inspiration from traditional Wallachian log-house architecture. Maměnka is also one of the monument’s folk-style wooden buildings and was created by Dušan Jurkovič between 1897 and 1899.

Tarzanie, a high-ropes park in the Beskids in the municipality of Trojanovice, lies below the valley station of the cable car to Pustevny. For a culturally oriented visit, the Cupakdesign Gallery offers a different focus: it is a sales gallery for individually designed one-off furniture pieces at the boundary between sculpture and applied art. It is complemented by sculptures, drawings and photographs by sculptor Pavel Cupák.

The Chapel of Saints Cyril and Methodius stands on Radhošť. It was built from 1896 to 1898, consecrated on 11 September 1898 and opened to the public for use. Since the 1960s, pilgrimages in honour of Cyril and Methodius have been held on Radhošť. They are celebrated on 5 and 6 July and attended by several thousand people. A festival commemorating the Descent of the Holy Spirit is held every year at the Lurdská Chapel in Horečky.

History, crafts and regional cuisine

The Strnadel Brothers and Jan Knebl Memorial provides a brief overview of the history of Trojanovice and the way people lived in the past. On display are a historic costume, two sculptures by Jan Knebl—a bust of writer Bohumír Četyna and an allegory of the economic crisis—as well as a Wallachian nativity scene by Josef Knězek from 1930.

The history of the place dates back in its development to the beginning of the 16th century. Trojanovice came into being through the long-term colonisation carried out by shepherds and Pasekáři. This history gave rise to local tales, stories and legends about Radhošť and the mythical figure Radegast.

Regional cuisine is also part of the local identity. A traditional soup in Trojanovice is Zelňačka or Kyselica. It is prepared with sauerkraut, potatoes, bacon or sausage and thickened with flour, milk, cream or Kyška. Traditional baked goods include Lopaťáky, also known as Frgály: large, thin, round cakes filled with ingredients such as quark, pear purée, poppy seeds, blueberries, raspberries or blackberries.

Trojanovice as a starting point

For orientation in the area, the Trojanovice Tourist Information Centre plans its tourist routes with a starting point at the tourist information centre on the village square in Trojanovice. When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore first decide whether you want to focus on the mountain world around Radhošť and Pustevny, nature reserves, cultural sites or regional cuisine.

If you would like to compare other destinations in the same wider region, you can find Nový Jičín, Nový Svet, Mošnov, Hurka, Bravantice, Jakubčovice Nad Odrou, Starý Jičín and Jeseník Nad Odrou here.

Travel overview for the wider region: Nový Jičín District.