Smilovice U Třince: Cycling, Nature and Local History

Smilovice U Třince is a destination for anyone who wants to combine active days, protected landscape and local discoveries. The southwestern part of the cadastral area extends into the Beskydy Protected Landscape Area (CHKO Beskydy). At the same time, the Beskydy Site of Community Importance (EVL Beskydy, CZ0724089) covers the same 222.1 hectares within the municipality. This gives Smilovice a concrete gateway to the Beskydy landscape without requiring you to commit to just one type of trip.

Cycling and Sports with Different Focuses

Sports and physical activity can be planned in Smilovice in various ways. The Smilovice Sports Centre has two grass pitches, tennis courts and a multipurpose hall. The Smilovice Bike Centre includes a natural pump track. If you would like to include a longer route in your plans, you can consider Cycle Route No. 56, which runs from Smilovice to Bukovec.

Hiking and walking ideas can also be combined with the regional setting. The marked blue route from Střítež railway station towards Guty forms the initial section of the traditional Mánes Trail. A jump line and skill zone have also been mentioned for the Smilovice Bike Centre in the sports centre grounds; when planning further, you should not equate these names with facilities that already exist.

Protected Landscape and Swimming in the Ropičanka River

Smilovice’s natural side is evident not only in its protected areas. Swimming in nature is possible along the Ropičanka River. This particular landscape feature offers a different experience from a day at the sports centre and may be of interest when planning a trip that combines activity with a break by the water. For your specific stay, also find out about the conditions on site.

Karmel, Local History and Remembrance

Smilovice is also home to Karmel, a spiritual and educational centre. Services are held at the Karmel Centre at 9:00 a.m. on the fourth Sunday of every month. Another local point of interest is House No. 77, which is considered to be the birthplace of Jerzy Buzek and bears a memorial plaque.

The Smilovice war memorial commemorates events from the First World War. It is a war grave without bodily remains. Alongside cycling and nature, such places give a stay a historical dimension without requiring a fixed tour to be derived from them.

Getting Around, Dining and Choosing Your Accommodation

Parking is available at the Smilovice Sports Centre, in the village centre and at the cemetery. For your dining plans, you can consider Restaurace Sportcentrum Smilovice and Hospůdka U pošty; both are restaurants in Smilovice. When looking for accommodation, it is worth first deciding on the focus of your trip: the cycle route and bike centre favour an active daily itinerary, the Beskydy Mountains and the Ropičanka a stronger focus on nature, and Karmel and the memorial sites an interest in spiritual and historical topics. You can then compare locations, access and daily schedules according to your own plans.

Discover More Destinations

If you would like to extend your trip planning beyond Smilovice U Třince, you can also explore Brušperk, Řepiště, Nýdek, Bocanovice, Hrčava, Kaňovice, Nižní Lhoty and Dobratice.

For the higher-level travel overview: Frýdek-Místek District.