Žulová: Hotels and accommodations

Žulová combines local history with geological themes and landscape attractions. In the town center, the Kamenické muzeum Žulová presents various local types of granite as well as marble samples. The mineralogical section focuses on systematic mineralogy; the museum is located in Building No. 1 on Josefské náměstí near St. Joseph's Church.

Culture and history

Hrad a kostel Žulová combines the remains of a medieval castle with the nave of an early 19th-century church. The castle in Žulová, called Frýdberk, was finally destroyed by Swedish soldiers in 1639. The preserved keep of Frýdberk became part of the new Church of St. Joseph in the early 19th century. Local stoneworking is also represented by the Marian Column, which was produced by the Žulová stonecutting school.

Boží hora, located near Žulová, became a pilgrimage site associated with the veneration of an image of Our Lady of Sorrows. The pilgrimage grounds include several Neo-Gothic structures, including the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, which is reached by a Stations of the Cross route. Boží hora offers views of the main ridge of the Rychlebské Mountains and the surrounding landscape of Rychleby.

Nature and landscape

The Nýznerovské vodopády waterfalls, located near Žulová, are situated in the settlement of Nýznerov in the valley of the Stříbrný potok. The upper section is accessible via a staircase. The easiest access is via a forest path from Nýznerov, which is accessible only on foot. The Nýznerovské vodopády were declared a natural monument in 1965.

The Lom Ostrůvek quarry (Transgranit) is located in Žulová in the direction of Černá Voda. It has a gently sloping access to the water and a small grassy beach.

Hiking

The route to Ripperův kámen is moderately difficult and can be undertaken from either Lázně Jeseník or Žulová. The basic circular route described near Žulová is over 30 km long and can be shortened by walking only part of the loop.

Getting there and other places

Žulová can be reached by bus from Jeseník and Vidnava, as well as by a ČD train from Vidnava.

Other places: Česká Ves, Supíkovice, Horni Lipova, Lipova Lazne, Jesenik, Vápenná, Ostružná, Velké Kunětice

To the higher-level travel overview: Okres Jeseník.