Things to see

Hranice Abyss

Distance 2,8 km

Hranice Abyss is the deepest flooded abyss in the world. It iis at least 473,5 meters deep. The total depth is unknown as the bottom has not been reached yet. It is located in natural reserve Hůrka walking distance from the hotel. There are two possible routes which make it possible to make the trip a circuit. New sightseeing deck makes it possible to admire the abyss from great angle seeing it’s 104 meters long, 34 meters wide and 69,5 deep throat. A green pond at the lowest visible point only seems to be the bottom as the abyss goes on down through flooded caves way deeper.

www.hranickapropast.cz

Zbrašov Aragonit Caves

Distance 2,8 km

The Zbrašov Aragonite Caves lie in the picturesque valley of the Bečva River in the spa village of Teplice nad Bečvou. Their year-round constant temperature of 14.5°C makes them the warmest caves in the whole Czech Republic. This unique cave system of European importance was formed by the action of atmospheric water and warm mineral water emerging from great depths in the limestone. Unique decorations of the caves are formed by the mineral aragonite.

www.caves.cz

Viaducts

Distance 2,6 km

Three viaducts span 430 meters over the valley of the small river Velička. They were pronounced National Cultural Heritage in 2007. The oldest brick one was built 1844-1846 as a part of a single track line from Vienna to Haličí. The viaduct had 32 arches and was 448,5 meters long. It’s highest arch had a headroom of 11,38 meters and the structure cost 20 worker’s lives due to it’s exceptional technical complexity.

www.infocentrum-hranice.cz

Castle Helfštýn

Distance 12 km

Monumental castle Heflštýn watches over the valley of the river Bečva and the Moravian Gate. The castle complex consists of many fortification as well as utilitarian structures. The visitors can access four courtyards, five gates, several bastions, towers and vast system of inner and outer fortifications. The castle is one of the largest in Europe.

www.helfstyn.cz