Mineral springs in Jánské Koupele have been documented since 1640; in good visibility, the view from Těchanovická vyhlídka reaches as far as the Jeseníky Mountains. These specific details show two different sides of Staré Těchanovice: the history of a former spa and the landscape around the village. There is also a chapel and a church, each with its own historical connections.
Views over the valley and dam
Těchanovická vyhlídka is located on the western edge of Staré Těchanovice, 1 km from Kružberk Dam. In good visibility, the view extends over the dam and the former volcano Velký Roudný to the Jeseníky Mountains. It also offers a bird’s-eye view of the Staré Těchanovice valley. The viewpoint therefore combines a panorama with a view of the local valley.
The viewpoint is free for tourists and the public to use and is generally open year-round. Temporary closures are possible for safety or technical reasons. If you plan to visit the viewpoint, check for current notices beforehand.
The history of Jánské Koupele
The former Jánské Koupele spa complex lies in the valley of the Moravice, on both banks of the river, near Staré Těchanovice in the Opava District. It comprises eleven properties with land and has been listed in the Central Register of Cultural Monuments of the Czech Republic since 2005. The complex thus includes several properties and plots of land, not just a single building.
The mineral springs in Jánské Koupele have been documented since 1640. The spa was established in 1811 with the construction of its first spa house. The dates mark two distinct milestones: the springs were documented earlier than the spa’s establishment, which is associated with the spa house. This makes it possible to distinguish chronologically between the history of the springs and the later establishment of the spa.
Chapel and church
The Chapel of the Fourteen Holy Helpers dates from 1928. Before 1940, it was a pilgrimage site; pilgrimages were regularly held on June 26. Lesy České republiky restored the chapel to its original condition in 2008 and 2009. From Staré Těchanovice, access is via field and forest paths. Its construction date, former pilgrimage tradition and restoration offer different insights into its history.
The Church of Saints Peter and Paul dates from 1838. Its construction therefore predates the chapel of 1928 by nine decades. Those interested in religious buildings can use these two different construction periods to place them in the history of the village.
Landscape and choosing your destination
The cadastral area of Staré Těchanovice lies within the protected zone of Moravice Nature Park. This gives the village a broader connection to the landscape in addition to the specific viewpoint. The protected zone applies to the cadastral area; you can enjoy views of the dam, volcano and mountains from Těchanovická vyhlídka.
When choosing a destination, the main attractions are easy to distinguish: Těchanovická vyhlídka offers landscape views, Jánské Koupele tells the history of the springs and spa, and the chapel and church reflect local religious history. This can help you choose Staré Těchanovice according to the interests you want to shape your stay.
Discover more destinations: Strahovice, Březová, Stěbořice, Mladecko, Nové Sedlice, Hnevosice, Bělá, Dolní Životice
For the broader travel overview: Opava District.
