Košařiska combines a scattered foothill settlement with tangible traces of shepherding culture. For a stay focused on nature and culture, there are two clear perspectives: the protected landscape around Ostrý and the history of pastoral farming, visible through an educational trail, a mountain hut, and traditions passed down over time. Several Beskydy timber houses and a historic food tradition round out the picture of this village.
Mountain Forest and Scattered Settlement
Košařiska is a typical foothill settlement with scattered buildings. One notable connection with nature is the Čerňavina Nature Reserve: it lies on the summit and steep slopes of Ostrý, which reaches 1,044.4 metres above sea level and is part of the Ropice ridge. It protects natural beech stands of the Carpathian type; at higher elevations, spruce, sycamore maple, and fir are interspersed. The summit location and tree species offer nature enthusiasts several specific points of interest. The combination of mountain terrain and distinctive tree cover illustrates two different aspects of the natural environment.
Educational Trail and Mountain Hut History
The educational trail “Po stopách salašnictví v Košařiskách” was created in 2012 for tourists and local residents. Its name refers to the history of shepherding and mountain pastoral farming. One historic point of interest is the Turistická chata na Ostrém. It has stood at its site in Košařiska since 1935 and was built on a former cattle salaš on the southwestern slope of Ostrý, in the locality known as “Na Ostrým.” For travellers interested in earlier pastoral farming, these offer two distinct historical perspectives: the educational trail established in 2012 and the history of a mountain hut site that dates back to 1935.
May and September: Two Traditions
The traditions take place in different months and have their own distinct focus. A re-enactment of “Miyszani łowiec” is held annually in May in Košařiska. The event includes a craft market, performances by folk ensembles, and food and drinks. In September, the traditional custom “Rozsod” is observed. Historically, sheep and other livestock were driven from the mountain shepherds’ huts to the village and redistributed to their owners. The distinction is useful for planning a trip: May features a cultural event with a market and folk music, while September focuses on traditional livestock keeping and distribution. Check the exact dates before travelling.
Timber Houses and Historic Food Products
Several typical Beskydy timber houses have been preserved in Košařiska. They represent a different aspect of the cultural heritage from the educational trail and mountain hut history: building culture rather than pastoral farming. The history of local food production is also connected to this heritage. At the end of summer, bryndza was made from particularly high-fat milk and sold in the cities. Its seasonal production and sale place bryndza within an economic way of life that extended beyond the village.
Discover more travel destinations: Bílá, Písek U Jablunkova, Žermanice, Bocanovice, Ropice, Pazderna, Lhotka, Písečná U Jablunkova
For the full travel overview: Frýdek-Místek District.
