A protected gorge, a summit with an oversized table and two chairs, and traces of granite working give Skorosice several themes to explore. At Stříbrný potok, the gorge and cascades take centre stage; on Lánský vrch, it is the views and summit installation. The workshop, quarry and chapel offer other points of interest. When planning, it helps to consider whether your trip is primarily about a waterscape, a trail with views, or cultural and historical connections.

Gorge and Waterfalls

The Vodopády Stříbrného potoka area is designated both a natural monument and a site of community importance. It encompasses an approximately 110-metre-long, gorge-like ravine with rock ledges, waterfalls and cascades. Rock steps and water features shape this section together. The highest waterfall in the Rychlebské hory is also located in the Vodopády Stříbrného potoka area. The natural setting thus includes the form of the gorge as well as waterfalls and cascades; the highest waterfall also places the site in its regional context.

Trails by the Water and Access to the Waterfalls

A cycling route and a green-marked hiking trail run along the forest road beside Stříbrný potok. If you are choosing between cycling and hiking, both options are available along the same forest road; the green marking belongs to the hiking trail. The easiest access to Nýznerovské vodopády is via a forest road from Nýznerov, which is accessible only to pedestrians. The planning information therefore differs: cycling and hiking routes are mentioned at Stříbrný potok, while access to these waterfalls is restricted to pedestrians.

Lánský vrch: Footpath and Views

An unmarked footpath from Sedmlánů leads to Lánský vrch. Buses stop in Sedmlánů on the Jeseník–Žulová–Javorník route, and parking is also available. If you are planning to take the bus, check the current timetable before departure. The unmarked path is a factor to consider separately, while the bus service and parking relate to getting there.

An oversized table and two chairs have stood on the summit since 2007. From Lánský vrch, you can see Skorošice, the Rychlebské hory, Praděd and large lakes in the adjacent Polish lowlands. This makes it different from the gorge: here, the summit installation and the views go together, while the gorge and water are the focus there. When choosing between the natural attractions, focus here on the summit installation and views rather than the gorge and water.

Granite History and Local Culture

In the 18th century, a sculptors’ workshop in Skorošice worked with local granite. The flooded Vaněk quarry tells another story of granite: granite was extracted there for the wall cladding of the Prague Metro. Together, these details show two different uses of the same material—in local sculpting and for the wall cladding of a transport system. For those interested in cultural history, the comparison lies in the difference between local sculpting and the industrial extraction of granite for the Prague Metro’s wall cladding.

Nýznerov is a district of Skorošice. The Neo-Gothic masonry Chapel of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary stands there; a memorial plaque to the victims of the First World War is mounted on its wall. Architecture and remembrance come together in a specific building: the chapel brings religious heritage into view, while the plaque commemorates the war victims. Along with the sculptors’ workshop, this cultural and historical theme broadens the focus beyond granite working.

Discover more destinations: Horni Lipova, Žulová, Supíkovice, Bělá Pod Pradědem, Jesenik, Lipova Lazne, Česká Ves, Vlčice

For the overview of the wider area: Okres Jeseník.