Horní Město is closely associated with silver mining; at the same time, local attractions range from churches to protected landscapes. When planning a stay, you can consider the cultural and natural attractions separately and take their respective visiting conditions into account.

Silver mining in the town

The medieval Stříbrný důl is located right in Horní Město and represents silver and iron ore mining from the late 15th to the late 19th century. The visitor route leads through about 450 metres of tunnels to three mining chambers. Climbing ladders is a particular part of the experience. A reservation through the reservation system is required to visit the underground area. Before setting out, check the visitor route conditions and make a reservation through the system in good time.

The town’s origins are also linked to mining: Horní Město was established in the 16th century near silver mines. The town’s history and the mining represented by Stříbrný důl therefore refer to different periods. The underground visit makes mining a tangible focus, while the churches offer further insights into the history and furnishings of the town.

Churches and art in Horní Město and Skály

The stone Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Horní Město was built in 1611 and 1612. Its furnishings include an altarpiece painted by Jan Kryštof Handke in 1768. Two wooden galleries, one above the other, are decorated with ornaments and Stations of the Cross scenes. The construction date and furnishings refer to different periods: the church dates from the early 17th century, and the altarpiece from the 18th century.

Another church attraction is in Skály, a district of Horní Město. Dedicated to St. Wenceslas, the church dates from 1812 and also has a painting by Jan Kryštof Handke. The artist’s name links the two churches through their paintings; at the same time, they differ in their construction dates and dedications.

Landscape and natural attractions

Horní Město lies on the boundary between Hrubý Jeseník and Nízký Jeseník, at an elevation of 570 to 700 metres.

Skalské rašeliniště lies north of Horní Město, in the spring area of the Huntava stream. The protected natural area covers about 20 hectares and is home to protected plant species. Access is via pastureland and may not be possible during grazing periods. If you plan to visit the bog, check in advance whether access will be possible at your chosen time.

An approximately three-kilometre forest walk along the Huntava stream leads to Rešovské vodopády from Skály or Horní Město. The approximate route length can help with your planning; actual trail conditions may vary. The protected area of Rešovské vodopády is located in the municipalities of Horní Město and Tvrdkov, including the cadastral area of Rešov. It protects a deeply incised rocky gorge with the natural course of the Huntava, waterfalls and numerous rapids.

The two natural attractions involve different planning considerations: grazing periods may prevent access to the bog; for the walk to the waterfalls, the approximate three-kilometre distance is the specific route information, while trail conditions may vary. Keep these differences in mind when scheduling your visits.

Plan your journey

Travelling to Stříbrný důl by car is considered the easiest option. Alternatively, you can travel by bus or by a combination of bus and train. As public transport connections may change, check them before your trip. Together with the reservation required for the underground visit, these are two specific points to consider before your stay.

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