the first stage of hiking
Svatý Kopeček - Olomouc
Basic information about the trail
Svatý Kopeček near Olomouc is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the Czech Republic. The local basilica is a gem of Baroque architecture. On the way to Olomouc, you will not only enjoy breathtaking views of the countryside – on one side of the Haná River, on the other side of the Jeseníky Mountains, but also several places that are definitely worth a longer stop. It is Velká Bystřice, a village known for its adherence to Haná traditions, or of course the city of Olomouc itself – the historical centre with the unique Holy Trinity Column, the astronomical clock, a set of Baroque fountains, the Morava River, forts, beautiful parks and mysterious romantic streets.
What's ahead of us?
Starting point: Svatý Kopeček
Ending point: Olomouc
Distance: 12,9 km
Estimated travel time: 3:22 hours
Difficulty: low
Altitude: ascent 7 m, descent 148 m
Surface: paved asphalt road, forest and field paths
Critical points: none
Our tip:
If you plan to visit the sights in Olomouc, book at least an extra day because it’s really worth it.
What can be seen?
Archaeological, pilgrimage, technical and natural monuments.
Basilica of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary
- Návrší Jana Pavla II. 1/1, 779 00 Olomouc - Svatý Kopeček
- www.svatykopecek.cz
- fasvatykopecekuo@ado.cz
- +420 777 742 176
Zoo Olomouc
- Darwinova 29, 779 00 Olomouc – Svatý Kopeček
- www.zoo-olomouc.cz
- info@zoo-olomouc.cz
- +420 585 151 601
Fort Radíkov
- Na Pevnůstce 201/47, 77900 Olomouc - Lošov
- pevnost-radikov.cz
- info@pevnost-radikov.cz
- +420 777 135 001
TVARG
- Pivovarská 899, Velká Bystřice 783 53
- www.tvarg.cz
- objednej@tvarg.cz
- +420 739 619 019
Cultural and Information Centre
- Zámecké náměstí 775, 78353 Velká Bystřice
- www.velkabystrice.cz
- kic@muvb.cz
- +420 734 236 506
Town Hall with Astronomical Clock
- Horní náměstí 583, 77900 Olomouc
- tourism.olomouc.eu
- infocentrum@olomouc.eu
- +420 585 513 385
Column of the Holy Trinity - UNESCO
- Horní náměstí, Olomouc
- tourism.olomouc.eu
- infocentrum@olomouc.eu
- +420 585 513 385
Archbishop's Palace
- Wurmova 562/9, 779 00 Olomouc
- www.arcibiskupskypalac.cz
- prohlidkypalace@ado.cz
- +420 587 405 421
- Horní náměstí 583, 77900 Olomouc
- www.muo.cz/arcidiecezni-muzeum-olomouc
- info@olmuart.cz
- +420 585 514 111
St. Wenceslas Cathedral
- Václavské nám., 779 00 Olomouc
- www.katedralaolomouc.cz
- faolomouc-sva@ado.cz
- +420 731 402 036
Olomouc churches and temples
- 779 00 Olomouc
- tourism.olomouc.eu
- infocentrum@olomouc.eu
- +420 585 513 385
Villa Primavesi
- Univerzitní 224/7, 779 00 Olomouc
- www.vilaprimavesi.cz
- spravce@vilaprimavesi.cz
- +420 775 858 562
Where to eat and sleep?
Restaurants and accommodation along the trail.

U Kameňa
- Holubova 118/10, 77900 Olomouc - Svatý Kopeček
- ukamena.webmium.com
- libor.kaminek@gmail.com
- +420 608 414 199

Pension Fojtství
- E. F. Buriana 91/1, 77900 Olomouc - Svatý Kopeček
- www.restauracefojtstvi.cz
- info@restauracefojtstvi.cz
- +420 585 385 005

Pension Zámeček Varna
- Pivovarská 900, 78353 Velká Bystřice
- www.penzion-zamecek-varna.cz
- info@penzion-zamecek-varna.cz
- +420 606 745 831

Hotel Chateau Velká Bystřice
- Zámecké náměstí 773, 78353 Velká Bystřice
- zamekvelkabystrice.cz
- recepce@hotel-zamek.cz
- +420 585 351 451

Pension Morava
- Týnecká 788, 78353 Velká Bystřice
- www.penzion-morava-vb.cz
- penzion@penzion-morava-vb.cz
- +420 603 811 722

Accommodation in Olomouc
- 779 11 Olomouc
- tourism.olomouc.eu
- infocentrum@olomouc.eu
- +420 585 513 385

Reasturants in Olomouc
- 779 11 Olomouc
- tourism.olomouc.eu
- infocentrum@olomouc.eu
- +420 585 513 385
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Photogallery
Photos from hiking.
Why walk the trails of the Cyril and Methodius Route?
The long-distance trails of the Cyril and Methodius Route invite you to pilgrimage sites and archaeological sites that have contributed significantly to the development of Slavic culture. They are signposted in both directions and encourage wandering without borders, not only state borders.
- Experience: you'll be surprised what you can do
- Great signposting: tourist signposting
- Incredible landscape: we wander through the countryside off the busy stretches
What can be obtained?
Perhaps everyone likes to bring back something from hiking, be it various tourist and souvenir items. If you will be hiking the Cyril and Methodius Route, we have prepared the following printed materials to motivate you to hike the trail:
- Pilgrimage passports: collecting stamps for a special passport
- Memorial letters: a souvenir letter at the end of the journey
- Maps: printed guide