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Wednesday, 11 August 2021 13:52

Lakes in Nysa and Otmuchów

about 15 km from Vidnava

The Nysa Riviera - as Lake Nysa is often called - is a perfect place for lovers of water and other sports. The lakes are still not very affected by tourism, they have plenty of idyllic nooks, sandy beaches and allow their visitors not only swimming in clear water, but also enough space for undisturbed relaxation.

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Wednesday, 11 August 2021 13:33

The town of Nysa - PL

19 km from Vidnava

Nysa (Czech Nisa) is one of the oldest Silesian cities. It was probably founded in the 10th century and became the head of the Duchy of Nisa of the same name. Under this name, it was part of Wrocław diocese in 1200 and together with it also belonged to Lower Silesia. In 1424 it had to defend against the Hussites.

During the Thirty Years´ War it was besieged three times. then costly rebuild into a fortress (Nisa Fortress) and during the Napoleonic Wars it was conquered by the French in 1807. Within Prussia, it retained its Roman Catholic character. It was nicknamed „Silesian Rome“ for its many Baroque and Gothic churches.

After First World War, it became part of the Prussian province of Upper Silesia. After Second World War, it became part of Poalnd under the Polish name Nysa as part of the agreements on the Potsdam Conference.

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Wednesday, 11 August 2021 11:07

Castle Jánský Vrch - Javorník

14,4 km from Vidnava

Castle Jánský Vrch is the only accessible historic monument of the Jeseník district, together with the landscape park it forms a significant dominant feature of the town´s monument zone. It rises on a rocky hill above the town of Javorník, which can be found in the northernmost tip of the Olomouc region, in former territory of Silesia.

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14,4 km from Vidnava to Javorník

 

Access to the lookout tower is via tourist routes from Javorník, Travná, Bílá voda and Poland

The closest car can be parked in Travná at the border crossing, the road was repaired through Travná until the crosing and the crosing is open to cars after the entry of the Czech Republic and Poland into the EU Shengen area. From the border. take the forest road to the right and walk to the tourist signpoitn "Nad Travnou". From there, follow the blue tourist sign to the "Borůvková hora" signpost and from there follow the red tourist sign to the top of the mountain to the lookout tower. http://www.boruvkovahora.websnadno.cz/

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Wednesday, 11 August 2021 09:54

MOSSY LAKE (MECHOVÉ JEZÍRKO) - Rejvíz

34 km from Vidnava

Největší rašeliniště na severní Moravě typu rozvodnicového vrchoviště s přechody ke slatinám, vzniklo v postglaciálu (před 6 - 7 tisíci lety) a jeho přírodní prostředí se uchovalo díky chladnému klimatu. Ve východní a západní částí se nacházejí jezírka, k Velkému mechovému jezírku vede naučná stezka. Rašeliniště má specifické rostlinstvo a živočišstvo s řadou chráněných a ohrožených druhů rostlin a živočichů. Důležitým prvkem ochrany je důsledné zamezení vstupu do rezervace mimo turistické cesty, rašeliništní společenstva jsou velmi citlivá na sešlapání.

The largest peat bog in northern Moravia of the floodplain type, originated in postglacial period (6-7 thousand years ago) and its nature enviroment has been preserved thanks to the cold climate. There are lakes in the eastern and western parts, and educational trail leads to the Great Mossy Lake (Velké Mechové jezírko). The peat bog has specific flora and fauna with a number of protected and endangered species of plants and animals. An important element of protection is the consistent prevention of entering the reservation off the beaten track, peatland communities are very sensitive to trampling.

http://www.ejeseniky.com/turistika/naucne-stezky/rejviz

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Wednesday, 11 August 2021 09:44

FOREST BAR - Horní Lipová

28km from Vidnava

An original project that offers tourists self-service bar in the middle of forests on the border on the Jeseníky Mountains and the Rychleby Mountains. Forest bars are situated along the road from Horní Lipová towards the border mountain Smrk. In the main bar there are rest areas with shelters, fireplaces, dry toilets, wooden gutters with flowing spring water and cooling a wide range of drinks - lemonades, juices, beer, energy drinks, etc. There are small snacks, a gas bomb with a stove and other equipment. Everything is paid for in freely accessible money box and the owners rely on the honesty of the people.

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Wednesday, 11 August 2021 09:43

ADRENALIN PARK JESENÍKY

18,4 km from Vidnava

rope center, quad bikes, paintball, archery, climbing wall or horse riding

http://www.adrenalin-park.cz/index.php

 

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Protected nature reserve: the wetlands also include peat meadows lying between the melioratite moat and the Vidnávka riveron the left side of the road to the state border with Poland. Rare species of aquatic plants occur in the community of swamps alders, willows, reeds and sedges. The extraordinary diversity of animal species is confirmed here. Many species of birds have been observed in the wetlands. The Vidnava wetlands represent a unique natural locality, which is one of the most important in the entire Jeseník district.

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Exposition of settlements in the Vidnava region is divided into several parts: geomorphology, zoology, demonstration of black medieval cuisine and presentation of important personalities from Vidnava and its surrounding.

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If you want to enjoy the peace and enjoy the fresh air, stay at the cottage Ferdinandka in the woods of Vidnava.

It is located 7 km from Vidnava, it is near to Rychleby Trails and Venus´s Bowls (Venušiny misky)

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