Lysá hora

Mountain Highest Beskydy peak with panoramic summit views

In the Moravian-Silesian Beskids, Lysá hora is the range’s highest peak with marked hiking trails, ski slopes and a summit meteorological station; visitors come for strenuous walks, winter skiing and panoramic views.

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Lyse1 hora is the highest mountain in the Moravian-Silesian Beskids in the Czech Republic, reaching 1,323 metres and serving as a prominent regional summit.

The peak has been a known local landmark for centuries and developed recreational infrastructure and marked trails during the 19th and 20th centuries as mountaineering and tourism in the Beskids expanded.

Lyse1 hora sits in the Moravian-Silesian Region of northeastern Czech Republic, forming part of the high ridgeline of the Beskids and visible from towns and valleys to the north and west.

  • Elevation and trails: At 1,323 metres above sea level it is the highest peak of the Moravian-Silesian Beskids and is served by marked hiking trails year-round.
Lysá hora
Lysá hora summit, Moravian-Silesian Region, Czech Republic
49.5459, 18.4483
Free (outdoor mountain summit)

How to Get to Lysá hora #

Lysá hora is the highest peak of the Moravian‑Silesian Beskids near the village of Ostravice. The usual approach is to drive from Ostrava or Frýdlant nad Ostravicí to Ostravice (follow regional roads south from Ostrava) where there is parking and marked hiking trails up to the summit.

Regional trains run to Frýdlant nad Ostravicí and local buses connect Frýdlant with Ostravice; from the village trailheads and signed paths lead to the summit (hike times vary by route).

Tips for Visiting Lysá hora #

  • Start early (or late afternoon) on clear days to get the best panoramic views from the summit and to avoid the busiest periods on popular trails.
  • Popular marked trails ascent from the Frýdlant nad Ostravicí/Ostravice area-choose well‑waymarked routes and check local trail information before setting out.
  • In winter the summit and ridgelines can be exposed and icy; check mountain-weather and trail conditions and allow extra time.

Best Time to Visit Lysá hora #

Summer for hiking and winter for snow sports-choose based on whether you prefer warm trail conditions or winter activities.

Summer (hiking)
Jun-Sep · 10-20°C
Warmest and most reliable period for hiking and summit views; trails are generally clear and accessible.
Winter (snow sports)
Dec-Mar · -10-0°C
Peak season for winter sports when snowcover is sufficient; conditions can be cold and changeable at altitude.
Shoulder seasons
Apr-May, Oct-Nov · 0-12°C
Variable weather-possible late snow or muddy trails; quieter on popular routes but check conditions before setting out.

Weather & Climate near Lysá hora #

Climate

Lysá hora's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1202 mm/year), wettest in June.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-30°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

31 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -2°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
6.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

33 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -2°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

33 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.6h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

122 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
15.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (165 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

165 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

128 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
15.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

154 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
14.2h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

31 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
6.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-6° -2°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
6.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

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