Discover Skorosice: Waterfalls, Trails and Granite History

Skorosice combines impressive waterscapes, trails through the Rychlebské hory and an unusual granite history. Around the town are natural monuments, mountains and historic sites that bring together a range of interests for excursions. Anyone looking for accommodation in Skorosice can choose their experiences based on whether waterfalls, hiking trails, viewpoints or culture are the main focus.

Waterfalls, Gorge and Trails

The Vodopády Stříbrného potoka waterfalls are designated as a natural monument and as a site of community importance. The protected area includes an approximately 110-metre-long, gorge-like ravine with rock ledges, waterfalls and cascades. This section is also home to the highest waterfall in the Rychlebské hory. A cycle path and a green-marked hiking trail run along the forest road beside the Stříbrný potok. The easiest access to the Nýznerovské vodopády is via a forest road from Nýznerov, which is accessible only to pedestrians. This makes it possible to consider nature observation, hiking and cycling as separate focuses without combining them into a single excursion.

Granite as Part of the Town's History

The flooded Vaněk quarry is connected with the Prague Metro: granite for the wall cladding of the Prague Metro was quarried there. The town's earlier history also refers to this stone. In the 18th century, a sculptor's workshop that processed local granite is documented in Skorošice. In Nýznerov, a district of Skorošice, stands the Neo-Gothic brick-built Chapel of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. A memorial plaque for the victims of the First World War is mounted on its wall.

Mountains, Footpaths and Far-Reaching Views

The mountains Špičák, Pośrednia, Łupkowa and Czartowiec lie in the immediate vicinity of Skorošice. A special destination is Lánský vrch: since 2007, a larger-than-life table and two chairs have stood on its summit. The mountain can be reached via an unmarked footpath from Sedmlánů. Buses on the Jeseník–Žulová–Javorník route stop there, and parking is available. This makes it possible to structure the route around Lánský vrch according to the chosen means of arrival and consider the path to the summit separately, without specifying a particular mode of transport for the entire excursion in advance. From Lánský vrch, Skorošice, the Rychlebské hory, Praděd and large lakes in the adjacent Polish lowlands can be seen.

Castles in the Wider Regional Area

For cultural and historical excursions, the wider regional area around Skorošice includes Otmuchów Castle - Zamek, Trzebieszowice Castle, the ruins of Edelštejn and Kamieniec Ząbkowicki Castle - Zamek. The surroundings thus complement the natural experiences with castles and ruins, each with its own historical character.

Further Places for Your Research

If you would like to expand your search to other places, you can find Kobylá Nad Vidnavkou, Bernartice U Javorníka, Lipova Lazne, Hradec-Nová Ves, Uhelná, Rejvíz, Velká Kraš and Vápenná here.

For the higher-level travel overview: Jeseník District.