Explore Valšov by following specific routes: cycling route 6029 starts in the town, two other numbered cycling routes pass through Valšov, and a green-marked hiking trail also passes through the town. The history of the Valšov–Rýmařov railway line adds another point of interest. Choosing between cycling, hiking and exploring railway history gives your trip planning several clear focuses. Valšov is located in the Nízký Jeseník Highlands.

Cycling routes with different route details

Cycling route 6029 starts in Valšov and runs via Moravskoslezský Kočov, Bruntál, Stará Rudná, Suchá Rudná, the Hvězda pass and Vidly to Vrbno pod Pradědem. At 53 km long and at elevations between 518 and 1,009 metres above sea level, its route is clearly quantified. The length and elevation range answer different planning questions: the first gives the route’s distance, while the second indicates its elevation. The sequence of towns also helps you follow the route. Check the current signage before setting out.

Cycling route 6142 runs between the Slezská Harta Reservoir and Štěrkovec via Bílčice, Roudno, Nová Pláň and Valšov. Route 6161 runs between Lesní mlýn and Čaková via Václavov u Bruntálu, Valšov, Mezina, Dlouhá Stráň, Milotice nad Opavou and Nové Heřminovy. The three routes can therefore be compared by their different sequences of towns. For route 6029, a stated distance and elevation range are also available; for the other two, the listed towns provide an indication of their course.

Hiking in different directions

A green-marked hiking trail runs north from Valšov via Moravskoslezský Kočov to Uhlířský vrch. This gives you a clear direction and two named landmarks. If you want to plan a northbound hike, you can use this sequence of places as a starting point.

Another hiking route leads southeast from Valšov via the Nad Černým mostem signpost, then continues south along a blue-marked trail to Slunečná. Compared with the green-marked northern route, both the stated direction and trail-marking colour are different. Check the local route markings for both hikes before setting out.

Railway tradition and getting here

The Valšov–Rýmařov railway line opened in 1878. Valšov railway station became a railway junction, adding its own historical point of interest to the cycling and hiking routes.

Valšov railway station is part of the integrated transport system, and there is a public car park nearby. Check the latest station information before travelling. The opening year is part of the railway’s history, while current station information is important for planning your journey.

Discover more destinations: Dlouhá Stráň, Vrbno Pod Pradedem, Moravskoslezský Kočov, Bohušov, Dolni Moravice, Roudno, Václavov U Bruntálu, Jindřichov Ve Slezsku.

See the broader travel overview: Okres Bruntál.