Horni Becva: Hotels and Accommodation

In summer, swimming, water sports and fishing are possible in the Horní Bečva Reservoir. There is a grassy beach on the shore, a gently sloping sandy access to the water and a bathing jetty.

Water and Nature

Horní Bečva is located in the Beskydy Protected Landscape Area, at the transition between the Beskids and the Vsetín Hills. The Rožnovská Bečva rises below the summit of Vysoká mountain at an elevation of 1,024 m in the cadastral area of Horní Bečva.

The Horní Bečva Reservoir can be circumnavigated along an easy walking trail just under 2 km long. A circular route of about 3 km leads to viewpoints above the former quarry in Horní Bečva. It includes three modern rest pavilions and offers views of the reservoir and the surrounding hills.

Kudlačena is a typical example of a Beskydy sihla, a submontane peat meadow, in the cadastral area of Horní Bečva. At the same time, Kudlačena is a natural monument in the cadastral area of Horní Bečva.

Trails and Circular Routes

The Kulíškova naučná stezka educational trail is child-friendly and easy, 2.5 km long and equipped with ten interactive stations. It begins a short distance below Hotel Horal, at Hotel Pod Javorem.

Horní Bečva has five themed walking loops following in the footsteps of the fairy-tale goblin Špírek: Kudlačena, Přehrada, Bobišek, Kyčera and Šorstýn. An 11 km high-altitude loop leads from Horní Bečva via Kotlová, Benešky and Polana.

The Bečva Cycling Trail begins below the Horní Bečva dam. It follows the Rožnovská Bečva towards Rožnov pod Radhoštěm or as far as Valašské Meziříčí.

Winter and Ski Areas

Cross-country ski trails run above the Horní Bečva Reservoir between the Rališka and Sachova studánka ski areas. The routes lead across meadows and offer options for different levels of difficulty.

The Rališka ski area can be reached via the road from Rožnov pod Radhoštěm to the Bumbálka border crossing and is located about 1.3 km uphill to the right of the Horní Bečva Reservoir. It has a two-seat Doppelmayr chairlift; its longest run is 650 m long.

The slope in the Mečová ski area is suitable for beginners, children and snowboarders. The ski area at Sachova studánka operates a ski bus between the central car park on the main road and the ski area.

Culture and Regional Heritage

Construction of the Church of Saints John and Paul in Horní Bečva began in 1791; the church was consecrated on 23 May 1802.

On the mountain pass between Horní Bečva and Velké Karlovice, known since ancient times as Benešová (Beneška), a continuous strip of maple stands belonging to subjects was established.

Regional Flavours

On 13 July 2024, Horní Bečva hosted Haferobraní, a traditional festival celebrating blueberries from the local forests. Blueberry tastings, blueberry dumplings, Kanco-Knedlo-Hafero-Zelo and blueberry beer were served.

More local pages: Kateřinice, Střelná, Janová, Valašská Polanka, Seninka, Liptál, Hovězí, Karolinka

For the higher-level travel overview: Vsetín District.