Loucná Nad Desnou

A Renaissance residence stands in the centre of the village; the castle chapel features Baroque frescoes by Ignác Raab. The castle park includes the Neptune Pond and a grotto.

Castle, Park and Regional History

A Renaissance residence stands in the centre of Loučná nad Desnou. Přemek ze Žerotína had it built in 1608 on the site of a wooden hunting lodge. The castle's history also includes the castle chapel: it was later expanded into a parish church dedicated to Saints Cyril and Methodius and features Baroque frescoes by Ignác Raab. The area therefore offers not just a single historic building, but several different ways to explore the region's culture.

Přemek III ze Žerotína laid out the castle park towards the end of the 17th century as an ornamental flower garden beside an orchard at the castle. Its features include the Neptune Pond and a grotto. Water flows over its stone arches from the pond as a waterfall. A mechanical flax spinning mill also developed near the castle into one of the most important linen works in the Habsburg Monarchy; in 1873, it received an award at the World's Fair in Vienna.

Mountain Landscape and Trails near Kouty

The Kouty area is located in Loučná nad Desnou within the Jeseníky Protected Landscape Area. The Rysí skála educational trail runs on Medvědí hora. The route is 2 km long, passes through elevations of 1,080 to 1,163 m, and can be reached from the upper station of the cable car in Kouty nad Desnou.

The Kouty area also allows bicycles to be transported on a six-seat cable car. The cable car is considered the fastest in the Czech Republic. Kouty may therefore be particularly interesting when choosing a place to stay if a trip is intended to include both nature experiences and a combination of cable-car travel and cycling.

Active and Playful Experiences

The Tančírna sports and leisure complex caters to different interests with its various areas. The large, themed children's playground features the Pinta wooden ship, Stockholm Castle with climbing elements and a slide, as well as a zip line, swings and a watercourse. The complex is complemented by a skatepark, a workout area, a parkour area and several recreational areas. During a stay in Loučná nad Desnou, this makes it possible to combine more active and quieter periods.

Another option is Kocián Pond. Visitors can purchase a day fishing permit there. At Café Tančírna, visitors can rent fishing equipment and receive tips from experienced local anglers. This complements the sporting activities with a more peaceful pastime by the water.

Travelling by Train

Loučná nad Desnou railway station is integrated into the IDSOK integrated transport system and is located on line 291 between Zábřeh na Moravě and Kouty nad Desnou. There are also the Petrov nad Desnou–Sobotín route sections.

More Destinations for Your Search

You can also consult the pages for Hynčice Pod Sušinou, Jakubovice, Vikantice, Loštice, Dolní Studénky, Potůčník, Kolšov and Jindrichov.

For the overarching travel overview: Šumperk District.