Bocanovice: Cycling and Hiking

Bocanovice offers several specific options for a cycling or hiking trip. Cycling circuits pass through the town or start here; marked hiking trails lead to Kozubová. For the named cycling routes, the distance, difficulty rating, and recommendation on which direction to ride can help you plan. The railway station is also part of the integrated transport system.

Cycling: Circuits and Route Profiles

The Czech-Polish cycling circuit No. 56 in the Euroregion Těšínské Slezsko passes through Bocanovice. Two regional cycling circuits also start in the town. These connections to the town differ when choosing a route: Bocanovice lies along the course of No. 56, while it is the starting point for the regional circuits. When planning, consider whether you want a route through the town or a circuit that starts here.

The Radegast Cyklotrack is a 54 km cycling route and part of a circuit. It is rated as a route of medium difficulty. To make the climbs more gradual, following the recommended direction of travel is advised. Distance, rating, and direction offer different points of reference for planning: the difficulty rating indicates the route’s level, while the direction recommendation relates to making the climbs more gradual.

The “Around the Jablunkov Pass” route is 52.5 km long and is one of the challenging mountain biking routes over forest roads and trails with significant elevation changes. Its circuit passes through Bocanovice and Jablunkov, Mosty u Jablunkova, Skalka, Šance, Hrčava, Gírová, Studeničné, and Pod Zelenou. These place names provide specific reference points if you want to trace the route on a map.

The two named cycling routes are similar in length: 54 and 52.5 km, a difference of 1.5 km. However, their difficulty ratings differ: the Radegast Cyklotrack is rated as a route of medium difficulty, while the “Around the Jablunkov Pass” route is one of the challenging mountain biking routes. Length alone therefore does not tell you everything when choosing. Also consider the difficulty rating and, for the Radegast, the recommendation on which direction to ride for more gradual climbs.

Hiking and Getting There

Marked hiking trails lead from Bocanovice to Kozubová. This distinguishes the hiking option from the cycling circuits: the walking route heads towards a named destination, while the cycling routes are described as circuits or by distance and difficulty. If you are choosing between these two types of activity, you can first decide what kind of tour you want; for the cycling routes, you can also compare their specific characteristics.

Bocanovice railway station is part of the integrated transport system. Thanks to its railway station, the town is a suitable starting point for tourists, cross-country skiers, and cycling tourists. If you plan to arrive by train, check the timetable for your travel date and include your arrival in your further planning.

Discover more destinations: Krmelín, Staré Město, Bruzovice, Žabeň, Metylovice, Staříč, Moravka, Pstruží

For the regional travel overview: Frýdek-Místek District.