Leština lies on the left bank of the Morava and brings together nature and culture: from the Pod Trlinou nature reserve and the bird-ringing station to the Chapel of St. Wenceslas.
Riverside location and protected landscape
About half of the Pod Trlinou nature reserve lies within the cadastral area of Leština. The area protects near-natural forest communities and a preserved section of the cultural landscape, with meadows, pastures and field margins. Nature enthusiasts will find two distinct areas of interest here: forest and open, human-shaped cultural landscape.
The Leštinské tůně also have their own protected status: they have been designated a temporarily protected area since 2000. In 2003, three previously vanished pools were restored for amphibians and newts to breed in. The years mark separate steps: the designation of the area and the subsequent restoration of the pools. Their purpose as breeding sites shows why these bodies of water are part of the local nature-conservation history.
Bird ringing and nature observation
At the ornithological ringing station, visitors can observe ornithologists at work catching birds, with expert explanations. Every year during the European Bird Festival, the station holds an open day for children and adults. If you would like to include this event in your trip, check the date for the current year in advance. Unlike the protected areas, the focus here is on individual birds and the specialist work of ringing them.
Chapel and local history
The Chapel of St. Wenceslas was built in 1754. Masses are held there regularly, and classical music concerts are occasionally held there. If you would like to attend a service or concert, check the relevant date in advance. The chapel combines religious use with occasional cultural events in a historic building.
The settlement’s history can also be traced through two dates: Leština is documented in historical sources from 1392, while the earlier settlement of Zálavčí appears in a record from 1371. Thus, the documented history of Zálavčí goes further back than the record for Leština itself. Historically, Leština also lay on an important transport route across the Morava; tolls were already being charged on the bridge built there in the 16th century.
Exploring on foot and by bike
The shared cycle and footpath from Zábřeh to Leština is 2.3 km long and connects the two places. It is suitable for cyclists, inline skaters and pedestrians, and is rated as moderately challenging. This makes it possible to assess the route based on specific features: its length, shared use and stated difficulty. The three user groups share the same path.
Traditional celebrations
The traditional Leštinské hody festival features fairground rides and market stalls. If you would like a festival to determine your travel dates, check the specific date in advance. This lets you add a local festival to Leština’s nature and culture offerings without implying that it takes place on a fixed date every year.
Discover more destinations: Kamenná, Drozdov, Heroltice, Jakubovice, Svébohov, Mírov, Zábřeh, Sobotin
For the regional travel overview: Šumperk District.
