Pustevny
Pustevny is a mountain resort and a popular tourist destination in the Beskydy Mountains. It is located at an altitude of 1,018 metres above sea level and is famous for its historic wooden buildings built at the end of the 19th century in the style of folk architecture. The author is the famous Slovak architect Dušan Jurkovič. Pustevny is named after the hermits who lived here in the past.
There are many hiking routes leading from Pustevny, including the path to the top of Radhošt’ (1,129 m), where there is a chapel of Cyril and Methodius and a statue of Radegast. Besides hiking, Pustevny is also popular for cross-country skiing in winter and cycling in summer.
From Trojanovice to Pustevny
This is a popular all-day hike of about 8,7 km. On this hike you will visit not only Pustevny, but also the peaks Radhošt’.
Route: Trojanovice – Pustevny – Radhošť
Route length | 8,7 km |
Duration | 3:35 hod |
Difficulty | medium |
Surface | asphalt, forest route |
From Rožnov pod Radhoštěm to Pustevny
This hike is 13 km long and offers fantastic views from the top of Radhošt’. The end of the hike at Pustevny is ideal for refreshments in local restaurants.
Route: Rožnov pod Radhoštěm > Radhošť > Pustevny
Route length | 13,1 km |
Duration | 4:58 hod |
Difficulty | hard |
Surface | asphalt, forest route |
From Kunčice pod Ondřejníkem to Pustevny
This trail starts at the railway station in Kunčice pod Ondřejníkem. The green trail takes you to Pustevny via Tanečnice peak, the trail is 8,5 km long
Route: Kunčice pod Ondřejníkem > Tanečnice – sedlo > Pustevny
Route length | 8,5 km |
Duration | 2:58 hod |
Difficulty | hard |
Surface | asphalt, forest route |
From Trojanovice over Pustevny to Čeladná
This 18 km long hike is designed for more experienced hikers. It leads through the beautiful nature of the Beskydy Mountains and is a great way to explore this enticing mountain range.
Route: Trojanovice > Pustevny > Tanečnice – sedlo > Na Pekliskách > Kunčice pod Ondřejníkem > Opálená > Čeladná
Route length | 17,9 km |
Duration | 6:04 hod |
Difficulty | hard |
Surface | asphalt, forest route |