The Moravian Bike Trail - A Riverside Journey Through Historic Moravia
Route Description
The Moravian Trail is a cycling trail running from the Hrubý Jeseník mountains near the Polish border to South Moravia. The route follows scenic bike paths along the Morava River and Baťa Canal. The Moravian Trail features floodplain forests of Litovelske Pomoravi and offers views of beautiful vineyards with opportunities to taste local wines in the South Moravian region.
Trail Characteristics
- Surface: 80% paved, 20% gravel (packed dirt roads with occasional stones)
- Path Types: 50% separated bike paths, 50% low-traffic local roads with occasional main road sections (shoulders available)
Key Attractions
- Špičák Cave - One of Central Europe's oldest documented caves
- Litovelske Pomoravi - Extensive protected area with unique European floodplain forests, home to rare flora and fauna
- Olomouc City - Located at the trail's midpoint, featuring:
- Gothic town hall
- Olomoucky hrad (castle) with Archdiocese Museum
- UNESCO-listed Holy Trinity Column
- Historic churches and monasteries
How to get to Moravian Bike Trail
Start point: Mikulovice village
- Accessible by train from Jesenik
- Jesenik has rail connections from major Czech cities (Brno, Olomouc)