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The Moravian Trail - Bike Trail

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Last updated: Dec 27, 2024

Route Statistics

Overview of route details and metrics

Distance

307.7 km

Duration

5 days

Elevation Gain

2029m

Elevation Loss

2181m

Surface Type
Paved
61%
Unpaved
3%
Gravel
13%
Unknown
22%
Cycle path
21%
Back road
31%
Road
28%
Other
19%

Route Description

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The Moravian Bike Trail - A Riverside Journey Through Historic Moravia

A cyclist on The Moravian Bike Trail

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.

Bike path next to a lake

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

Zámek Napajedla

  • 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)

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