Smrk Peak
Smrk
Mountain peak
Drinking water
Smrk is the second highest peak (1276 m) in the Moravian-Silesian Beskids, forming a massif with a large nature reserve. It's known for its unique geology, diverse forests, and is a popular hiking destination with stunning views.

⛰️ Smrk is the second highest peak (1276 m) in the Moravian-Silesian Beskids, known for its unique geology and diverse forest stands.
🌲 Features a large nature reserve on its summit and slopes.

Why Go

🚶‍♀️ Popular hiking destination with recently improved trails and new wooden walkways.
🏞️ Explore the Smrk Nature Reserve, offering beautiful views into the valleys and surrounding Beskydy peaks like Lysá hora and Radhošť.
🗿 Visit monuments to J. Lennon, J. Palach, and I. Hlinka.
🦌 Observe rare and protected wildlife like lynx, brown bears, and capercaillie.

Why Avoid

🚫 Strict rules apply in the Smrk Nature Reserve: no fires, bivouacking, collecting plants, or straying from marked trails.
⚠️ Access to the PR Smrk is restricted to the red tourist trail; shortcuts like the 'Andělské schody' are prohibited.
💨 Forest stands are currently damaged by emissions.
🌧️ Tourist trails to the summit can be waterlogged in sections, especially after rain.
🌲 Limited panoramic views from the summit due to surrounding trees, mainly to the north.
🏨 No mountain huts or hotels in the upper massif.

Tips

⏱️ Estimated hike time to the summit is 4.0 hours.
📍 Discover the 'Klinská' hunting lodge (0.5 km south of summit) and a spring near 'Hubertka' hunting lodge (2 km from summit).
🚨 Respect nature reserve rules to avoid fines from nature guards.

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