North Moravia is an ideal place for a relaxing holiday, especially if you stay in
the Jeseniky Mountains or in
the Beskydy Mountains. The town of Sumperk is called the gateway to Jeseniky. With an altitude of 1.491 metres,
the Praded Mountain is the highest peak in this mountain range and in whole Moravia as well. At the top you will find a restaurant with a beautiful panoramic view. The mountain can also be reached by bus from Karlova Studanka.
Karlova Studanka is a climatic spa and mountain recreational centre located in the preserve called
Chranene krajinne oblasti Jeseniky, at the foot of the Praded mountain, in the valley of
the Bila Opava River, at an altitude of 760 meters above sea level. It foothills to mountain climate with long periods of intense sunlight and extraordinarily clean air. The spa has a rich tradition, it was founded in 1785 and became famous for its mineral waters. The basic healing element is a mineral water, which is used for baths and especially for inhalations. The climate and complete balneotherapy are used to treat the respiratory system and certain occupational diseases. The whole spa is dolled with cold springs and attractive dark-thrown weather boarded spa buildings many with cream shutter and balconies for enjoying the fresh mountain air.
This spa has been in operation for more than 200 years, especially as a special centre for the treatment of people with upper respiratory
diseases and diseases which have to be cured in a clean mountain climate using curative springs.
From a recreational perspective, Karlova Studanka is a part of
a very attractive recreational area known nation-wide. It is the place from where all summer and winter tourists hike to Ovcarna, Petrovy kameny, Praded and the start of the main range of Jeseniky.
All the buildings have maintained their architectural style since the post-war period. Thanks this, Karlova Studanka has preserved its atmosphere since the last century.
Krnov is an important centre of economy, culture and society in Czech Silesia. The town came into being at the crossing of trade roads crossing here two rivers, in a space of land settled already in younger Stone Age. Since 1377 it had been the seat of the princes of Krnov. Battles and wars damaged or destroyed many precious objects and monuments. Since 19
th century it has belonged to industrial towns with textile, machines and foodstuff industries. It is world famous for its artistic production of organs. The railway connects Krnov with Olomouc, Ostrava, Opava, Jesenik and a road over the border to Poland. Krnov is situated at na altitude of 315 m above the sea level among the last bulges of the Nizky Jesenik (the Low Ash) Mountains. There are the Karlova Studanka, Jesenik and Lipova spas, as well as the lovely landscape of Osoblaha and the water dams of Otmuchov, Nisa and Opole. The historical centre of Krnov, with the citizens' houses, as well as the castle, the Baroque churches and the Gothic concert hall tells us about the ancient history of the town.
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