Discover Mala Morava: Mountains, History and Winter Landscapes

Mala Morava combines a distinctive mountain landscape with an unusually rich history of small religious buildings and regional places of remembrance. The municipality lies at the transition between Moravia and Bohemia, between the Hrubý Les, Králický Sněžník and Hanušovická vrchovina mountain ranges. This gives the area different points of interest for a trip: you can focus on nature experiences, historical discoveries or winter activities.

Between Three Mountain Ranges

The location of Malá Morava makes the landscape itself an important part of any stay. From Malá Morava, a climb leads north over a mountain ridge to Králický Sněžník; the route is estimated to take about 4 hours. In winter, Malá Morava has numerous cross-country ski trails. Depending on the time of year, this creates a different focus: a hike towards Králický Sněžník or days spent on the trails.

The three mountain ranges do not give the area a uniform landscape character, but a changing one: to the north, the view is directed towards Králický Sněžník, while the location between several ridges remains a defining feature even away from a single summit destination. For planning purposes, this means making a clear choice between a longer day of hiking and winter circuits on the trails.

Churches, Chapels and Local History

In Vysoká stands the Chapel of the Holy Trinity, which is listed as an immovable cultural monument. It houses a museum about Franz Schubert and his family. Carl Schubert is also associated with the construction of the chapel: in 1782, he initiated the project and made a financial contribution.

Historical evidence can also be found in Malá Morava itself. The present parish Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary was built in 1689. Set into its wall is a stone tombstone dating from 1629. The Baroque Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Vojtíškov dates from 1807.

Podlesí adds further protected monuments to this picture. The Church of Saint Mary Magdalene was built in 1683 on the site of an earlier wooden Protestant prayer house. The Baroque Church of Saint Mary Magdalene is one of the protected monuments in Malá Morava; likewise, a late Baroque plague column with a statue of the Virgin Mary dating from 1736 is one of the protected monuments in Podlesí. A glassworks is mentioned in Sklené as early as 1437.

The sites offer different points of emphasis: in Vysoká, the chapel, museum and building history come together, while in Malá Morava and Podlesí, churches, the tombstone and the plague column take centre stage. This creates a cultural day covering a range of historical topics.

Distinctive Landmarks and Events

Near the turn-off to Vojtíškov is the 333rd kilometre marker of the Morava. There is a rest area there for passers-by and visitors to the municipality. In Podlesí, the Malomoravské slavnosti were announced for Saturday, 8 August 2026, at the football pitch. Such specific places and dates complement the historical sights with a local connection.

More Places to Explore

If you would like to compare the surrounding area further, you can also explore Police, Vikantice, Hynčice Pod Sušinou, Stity, Lukavice, Janoušov, Hynčina and Kamenná.

For the higher-level travel overview: Šumperk District.