Discover Staré Město Pod Sněžníkem

Mountain Scenery and Townscape

Staré Město Pod Sněžníkem combines striking mountain scenery with tangible traces of regional history. At 1,424 m, Králický Sněžník is considered a natural landmark of the surrounding region. The town is also home to the Church of St. Anne, a protected historic building. The present Catholic building was constructed in 1618 and adds a historic accent to the townscape.

Arrival and Orientation

Several described routes are available for planning your journey. Staré Město can be reached by local train from Hanušovice express train station on the Olomouc–Jeseník line. The road to Staré Město leads from Hanušovice through the valley of the Krupá River. Another road leads from Branná to Staré Město. This means that your arrival and starting point can be planned differently depending on the connection you choose.

Hiking, Fortification Trails and Winter Scenery

A route from Staré Město leads to Paprsek at 1,022 m above sea level in the Rychlebské hory mountains. The Staroměstská pevnostní oblast is a particular highlight: its 8 km trail connects several infantry bunkers built for defense before the Second World War. The trail is signposted with red-and-white markings and can be started at the railway station. This provides a clearly described way to combine the landscape and military history along a single route.

The region is also well equipped for cross-country skiing: Staroměstsko has more than 140 km of maintained cross-country ski trails of varying difficulty. Dalimilova Rozhledna is a stone lookout tower on 918 m-high Větrov near Staré Město. It is a faithful replica of the former lookout tower on Králický Sněžník.

Museums, Architectural History and Horse Riding

The Muzeum vojenské historie a Staroměstska includes a fortification exhibition about the beginning of construction of the permanent fortifications in the 1930s. Another exhibition provides a comprehensive historical overview of the Czechoslovak Army. The Staré Město Museum occupies a single room on the ground floor of the town hall and opened in 2001. It contains approximately two hundred objects and historical archival materials, including dozens of photographs of architectural landmarks and natural beauty spots.

Another way to experience the landscape is offered by Jízdárna Černý kůň at Sportovní 333 in Staré Město pod Sněžníkem. It offers horseback rides through the landscapes of Králický Sněžník, Rychlebské hory and Jeseníky. Riding lessons under the guidance of experienced instructors are also part of the offer.

Which Location Suits Your Trip

When looking for accommodation in Staré Město, you can base your choice of location on the combination you prefer of mountain scenery, marked trails, fortification history, museums or horse riding. This leaves you free to decide whether nature experiences, historical discoveries or various activities will be the main focus of your trip.

More Destinations for Orientation

For further travel planning, you can also check Horní Studénky, Starý Maletín, Police, Hynčice Pod Sušinou, Chromeč, Pavlov, Bušín and Jakubovice.

To the higher-level travel overview: Okres Šumperk.