Těšíňočka

Těšíňočka is a modest but well-known peak in the Moravian-Silesian Beskids, rising to 919 metres above sea level near the village of Staré Hamry, in the Frýdek-Místek district of the Czech Republic.

Where exactly is Těšíňočka located?

Geomorphologically, the peak belongs to the so-called Zadní hory (Rear Mountains), part of the wider Lysohorská hornatina range within the Moravian-Silesian Beskids. Těšíňočka stands as an isolated summit between the saddle leading toward Lysá hora and the ridge of the Zadní hory, from which it can be reached on foot. Its coordinates (roughly 49.497°N, 18.453°E) place it directly above the Ostravice river valley and the Šance reservoir, right next to the scattered settlement of Staré Hamry.

How high is it, and what can you see from the top?

At 919 metres, Těšíňočka is a mid-sized elevation for this part of the Beskids – considerably lower than nearby Lysá hora (1,323 m), the highest peak of the range, but prominent enough to offer a clear view toward that massif. This visual link to the region's highest summit is one of the main reasons hikers include Těšíňočka on routes through the Zadní hory.

Which trails pass through the area?

A yellow-marked hiking trail runs past the peak from the southeast, accompanied by a green-marked nature trail that introduces visitors to the landscape and ecology of the Zadní hory. A short distance away, on top of the Šance dam, yellow and blue trails also cross, turning this stretch of the Moravian-Silesian Beskids into a small junction for several popular routes, including those heading toward Lysá hora.

What else should visitors know about Staré Hamry and the Šance reservoir?

Staré Hamry is a mountain village sitting above the Šance reservoir, within the Moravian-Silesian Beskids protected landscape area (CHKO). Its houses are strung along the Ostravice river valley, and the village has long served as a year-round base for hiking and cycling in the region. The presence of the Šance reservoir, one of the more important retention reservoirs in the Czech part of the Beskids, also shapes the landscape around Těšíňočka – the valley here is noticeably cut in, with slopes running down toward the water.

Frequently asked questions

How high is Těšíňočka? The peak reaches 919 metres above sea level.

Which mountain range does Těšíňočka belong to? It is part of the Zadní hory (Rear Mountains), within the Lysohorská hornatina range of the Moravian-Silesian Beskids.

Can you see Lysá hora from Těšíňočka? Yes – the peak sits on the saddle leading toward Lysá hora and has a direct visual connection to that massif.

What hiking trails run through the area? A yellow trail and a green nature trail pass the peak from the southeast, while yellow and blue trails cross nearby on the Šance dam.

How do you get to the Těšíňočka area? The usual starting point is the village of Staré Hamry above the Šance reservoir, in the Frýdek-Místek district, from where marked trails lead toward the Zadní hory and Lysá hora.