Malenovice – Mountain Nature and Hiking Trails on Lysá hora

Malenovice combines an ascent of a distinctive mountain with nature experiences, regional traditions, and excursions for a range of interests. The town is a starting point for the ascent of Lysá hora, making it a destination for anyone who wants to spend their days actively in the Moravian-Silesian Beskids. At the same time, the surrounding area offers specific alternatives: an educational trail, waterfalls, a historically significant meeting place, a ski and tourism area, and a cycling route explicitly suitable for families with children, e-bikes, and bicycles with trailers.

Lysá hora as the defining destination

At 1,323 m, Lysá hora is the highest peak in the Moravian-Silesian Beskids and the Těšín region. The summit lies within the cadastral territory of the municipality of Malenovice and gives the town a clear landscape profile. Those choosing accommodation in Malenovice will find a documented starting point for the ascent here, without having their stay limited to a single tour.

The Lysá hora educational trail provides a thematically varied addition. It comprises 15 stations and provides information about municipalities, accidents in the mountains, caves, predators, Wallachians, woodcutters, and mountain forests.

Satina Waterfalls and protected landscape

The section of the Satina Waterfalls that is particularly attractive to visitors is approximately 1 km long. In places, it has the character of a gorge approximately 15 m deep and includes several waterfalls. This approximate figure is part of the description of this section. The Malenovický kotel nature reserve also includes the valley of the Satina stream and the adjoining western and northern slopes of Lysá hora and Malchor.

When choosing your accommodation, it may therefore be decisive whether you primarily want to combine mountain hikes, natural features, or several different excursion destinations.

Rocks, traditions, and a special meeting place

Ondrášova skála is a large sandstone block associated with the local tradition that Ondráš was chosen there as the leader of his followers. The rock lies on a yellow-marked hiking trail from Malenovice to Lysá hora, thus connecting a specific route with a motif from regional tradition.

Another geological destination is Ondrášovy díry. This 250 m-long system of fissure passages and domes reaches a depth of up to 30 m. Due to the risk of falling rock blocks and rubble, Ondrášovy díry are not accessible. This restriction is an important part of reliable orientation before a visit: the geological phenomenon is described, but should not be planned as an accessible excursion destination.

Ivančena has traditionally been a pilgrimage and meeting place for scouts from throughout the Czech Republic. The pilgrimages continue to this day; on the Saturday around 24 April, scouts from throughout the Czech Republic gather there, and on Sunday, tramps gather. The site complements the natural destinations with a living tradition of firmly established annual gatherings.

Winter activities and cycling excursion

At the foot of Lysá hora in Malenovice lies the Ski Malenovice “Na Staškově” ski and tourism area. It has a large anchor tow lift, a platter lift, and a children’s rope lift. These facilities are suitable for teaching children and beginners to ski and snowboard. This makes it possible to choose your stay according to the desired activity, without equating the area with a larger ski resort.

The Frýdlant n. O.–Malenovice tour represents a different form of travel. It is suitable for families with children, e-bikes, and bicycles with trailers.

Information for your stay

The paid Na Konečné car park costs CZK 70 for a full day and is a starting point for excursions to Lysá hora or the Satina Waterfalls. This specific information supplements the choice of accommodation in Malenovice with a documented starting point for two of the town’s central destinations. Depending on your focus, you can thus distinguish between a summit ascent, waterfalls, an educational trail, regional traditions, skiing, and cycling.

More destinations for planning your trip

If you would like to explore destinations beyond Malenovice, here is a concise selection: Bystrice Nad Olsi, Horní Lomná, Dolní Tošanovice, Vělopolí, Metylovice, Bocanovice, Bílá, Vendryně.

For the overarching travel overview: Frýdek-Místek District.