CYCLING TRAILS JESENÍKY
Ramzová – Jelenka Cottage – Jeseník – Ramzová (challenging route for mountain bikes, 25 km, elevation gain 650 m)
If you enjoy riding your mountain bike through the hills, this route is perfect for you. Start at the Ramzová ski resort, then follow cycle path 6208, which leads past Obří skály (a beautiful viewpoint) to Jelenka Cottage and the Pod Strmým junction. From there, connect to the yellow hiking trail, which takes you to Jeseník. Return to Ramzová via cycle path number 53.
Vrbno pod Pradědem – Praděd – Vrbno pod Pradědem (challenging route for mountain bikes, 56 km, elevation gain 950 m)
A demanding route for enthusiasts. It is one of the few permitted cycling trails in the Jeseníky Protected Landscape Area (CHKO Jeseníky), starting in the town of Vrbno pod Pradědem (40 km from your accommodation in Ostružná). Follow cycle path 6029 to Vidly, then continue along the green hiking trail. This leads to Videlské sedlo, from where you follow the blue trail to Praděd, gaining 950 meters of elevation on good terrain.
You can also ride only part of this circuit, for example:
From Hvězda to Červenohorské sedlo: Hvězda – Ovčárna – Barborka – Praděd – Švýcárna – Petrovka – Červenohorské sedlo (total 8.5 km)
From Červenohorské sedlo to Videlské sedlo: Červenohorské sedlo – Pekárka – Pod skalami Jeřábu – Maloklínská chata – Nad Vysokým vodopádem – Videlské sedlo (total 15 km)
Ostružná is a small mountain village nestled in the picturesque Jeseníky region, offering ideal conditions for active relaxation in every season. During the summer months, the surrounding landscape invites hiking and cycling trips. Marked hiking and cycling trails of varying difficulty start directly from the village, passing through forests and mountain meadows while offering beautiful views of the countryside. Nearby, you can connect to ridge trails leading to Šerák, Keprník, or Ramzová, or explore the lesser-known, tranquil corners of the Rychlebské Mountains. Cyclists will appreciate both easy routes suitable for families and more challenging climbs and off-road sections.
In winter, the area transforms into a hub for winter sports. Ostružná itself has a ski resort with slopes suitable for beginners and advanced skiers alike. Several other ski resorts are located nearby, offering various types of trails, lifts, and evening skiing. Thanks to its elevation and location, the area enjoys good snow conditions throughout most of the winter season. In addition to downhill skiing, there are groomed cross-country ski trails through forests and open landscapes, offering stunning mountain views. Ostružná and its surroundings are thus an excellent choice for those seeking a peaceful environment, pristine nature, and ample opportunities for outdoor activities.