Bike route From Karlova Studanka to Praded

The immpressive crossing of the main ridge of the Hruby Jesenik mountain on one of the allowed entrances to the first zones and reservations in the Ash Mountains. Fascinating view from the dominants of the Ash Mountains – Praded are worth of sweaty dress. The way from Cervenohorske sedlo via the reservation Vysoky vodopad (High waterfall) to the saddle Vidlu belongs to the unforgettable memories.

The course of route

This the route is fysicaly difficult and we start in Karlova Studanka. We go on the blue marked tourist lane nr. 6075, on the left side in the height 1224 metres above the sea level there is a top Sut with the rock glacier and big stone ruins. On the right side there goes on the blue tourist mark the nature trail Bila Opava. We go through the national nature reserve Praded, it is a complex of natural woods communities and mountain meadows in the highest parts of the Ash Mountains. Going according to the blue tourist mark we come to the highest Moravian top – Praded.From Praded we continue between Velky Jezernik and Maly Ded around Vyrovka and Velky Klinovec to the recreation resort Cervenohorske Sedlo. Around Velky Klin and Jerab we continue according to the blue tourist mark on the cycling way nr. 6154 via the natural place of interest Vysoky vodopad (High waterfall) and around Cesnekovy Potok (Garlic brook) we come back via Vidly on the cycling lane nr. 6029 to Karlova Studanka.

Natural and cultural places of interest

Cervenohorske Sedlo

Famous recreation and tourist resort (1010 metres above the sea level) with many croscountry skiing lines. The main road crossing point of the Hruby Jesenik mountains. The visitors find there accommodation, ski service, the station of mountain rescue service, biking circle.

Karlova Studanka

The climatic health resort, curative sources, some of them contain hydrogensulphide. The disorders of airways, vascular, blood and heart diseases and occupational diseases are treated here. The spa was established in 1785. Many possibilities of accommodation, folk architecture – the church of Virgin Mary Restoration – the Empire building from the year 1829, the Chapel of St. Hubertus – wooden building from the year 1758, music pavilion follows up with the Empire architecture. The starting point to Praded and to waterfalls Bila Opava.

Praded

The highest mountain (1,491 metres above the sea level) in the Hruby Jesenik mountains and in the Moravia, nice circle view and weather station. Cars are forbidden to go to the top.

Tabulove skaly (The board rocks)

There grow the rare species of Lappish willows and least willows, the entrance to this area is not allowed.

Velky Jezernik

On the flat hilltop (1,306 metres above the sea level) there is peat-bog, you can go across it on the foot-path.

Vidly

The mountain village (760 metres above the sea level), one of the most cleaned areas, the Chapel of St. Hedwig.

Vysoky vodopad (High waterfall)

The nature reserve. The protected nature creation, the highest waterfall in the Hruby Jesenik mountains, in the basin under the waterfall there are interesting erosion shapes, the rocks are covered by mosses and ferns.