Šléglov can be discovered through the Staříč Valley, the Calvary Group and its mining history. There are also two distinct ways to explore the area: a cycling route about 28 kilometres long passes through the village, while a blue-marked hiking trail passes the Řeznická Chapel. These offer specific starting points for planning a stay focused on scenery, culture and outdoor activities.
Valley landscape and natural surroundings
Šléglov lies in a small valley carved into the upland plateau of the foothills of the Rychlebské hory by the Staříč stream, which rises there. This landform gives the village landscape a distinct setting: the valley, stream and plateau belong together, while sightlines and viewpoints are also among the area’s landscape features. The Králický Sněžník Natura 2000 bird protection area is associated with Šléglov as a local environmental asset. In the wider region, this area protects the corncrake (Crex crex) and its habitat in extensively managed meadows. The natural features therefore range from the local terrain to the regional protection of a bird and its meadow habitat.
Cycling route and hiking trail
Cycling Route 9 in the Staré Město area is about 28 kilometres long, runs along roads and paved asphalt paths, and passes through Šléglov. This gives route planners specific information about the village, route length and surface. Those planning to walk can follow the blue-marked hiking trail, which passes the Řeznická Chapel and runs between Branná and Staré Město pod Sněžníkem. The cycling route thus provides details on length and surface, while the hiking trail is defined by its markings, its connection to the chapel and its route between the places named.
Chapel and Calvary Group
The Řeznická Chapel is located above Šléglov near Staré Město in the Šumperk District. From the chapel, views extend to the Králický Sněžník and Hrubý Jeseník mountain ranges. Its precise location is therefore paired with views of two named mountain ranges. Below Dvorský vrch, the Calvary Group stands as a sandstone column beside a path that is no longer in use. It includes a crucifix and figures of the Virgin Mary and Saint John. A relief depicts Mary Magdalene with a vessel for fragrant ointment. The two cultural features differ: the chapel’s landscape connection is shaped by its views, while the Calvary Group is defined by its sandstone form and figurative details.
Historical traces and mining
Šléglov has been documented in historical records since 1325. In the 16th century, the village appears again in records of settlements administered by Kolštejn Castle in Branná. These references mark different historical stages: the first record of the village and, later, the castle’s administrative context. Following the turmoil of the Hussite and Bohemian-Hungarian wars, Šléglov was probably abandoned; documents described the village as deserted.
The mining history adds another dimension to the historical picture. At 798 metres, Kutný vrch is the highest point in the cadastral area of Šléglov and is associated with a documented history of mining. In connection with the mining, crushing and grinding gold-bearing ores is considered one possible explanation. Thus, a precisely stated topographical fact sits alongside a cautiously worded interpretation of the mining history.
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For the main travel overview: Šumperk District.
