Lysá hora (; pl, Łysa Góra; german: Lysa-berg, Kahlberg) is the highest
mountain
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of the
Moravian-Silesian Beskids
The Moravian-Silesian Beskids (Czech: , sk, Moravsko-sliezske Beskydy) is a mountain range in the Czech Republic with a small part reaching to Slovakia. It lies on the historical division between Moravia and Silesia, hence the name. It is part o ...
range in the
Czech Republic
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and also of the historical region of
Cieszyn Silesia
Cieszyn Silesia, Těšín Silesia or Teschen Silesia ( pl, Śląsk Cieszyński ; cs, Těšínské Slezsko or ; german: Teschener Schlesien or ) is a historical region in south-eastern Silesia, centered on the towns of Cieszyn and Český T ...
. It is one of the rainiest places of the country with an annual precipitation of over . It is the 26th highest mountain in the country.
Etymology
The name means 'bald mountain'; the name came from the fact that Lysá hora had no trees. The place was first mentioned in a written document from 1261 as ''Lissa huera''.
Climate
Tourism
Today, the mountain is also a small
ski resort
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and a popular place for hiking in summer, attracting casual hikers, and fans of
Nordic walking, running,
cross-country skiing, and
alpine skiing. The area has also hosted various sports competitions.
It is the site of the
Ivančena stone mound erected as a memorial for the Scouts who were executed in April 1945 in Cieszyn, modern-day Poland, for their part in anti-Nazi resistance.
Gallery
Lysá Hora-sjezdovka.JPG, In summer
Lysá hora - západ slunce.JPG, Sunset
Lysá_hora,_vrchol_04.jpg, In winter
References
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Mountains and hills of the Czech Republic
Moravian-Silesian Beskids
Frýdek-Místek District
Ski areas and resorts in the Czech Republic
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