Leština: Nature, Trails and Local History

Leština lies on the left bank of the Morava. If you’re looking for a hotel for a stay in Leština, you can choose what to explore based on the themes that shape your trip: protected landscapes, wildlife watching, trails or local history. The relevant activities and places also differ in whether they are tied to a specific date.

Protected Landscapes and Wildlife Watching

About half of the Pod Trlinou Nature Reserve lies within the cadastral area of Leština. The reserve protects natural forest communities as well as a preserved section of the cultural landscape, with meadows, pastures and field margins. The focus is therefore not only on the forest, but also on these varied landscape features.

Leštinské tůně combines a designated protection status with a specific restoration project: it has been designated a temporarily protected area since 2000. In 2003, three previously vanished ponds were restored there as breeding sites for amphibians and newts. This information gives nature enthusiasts insight both into the area’s protection history and into a targeted pond restoration project.

Another way to experience nature is at the ornithological ringing station in Leština. Visitors can watch ornithologists at work catching birds and hear expert explanations. The station also holds an annual open day for children and adults during the European Bird Festival. The opportunity to observe the station’s work and the annual open day are separate formats; check the date for the relevant year before travelling if you plan to attend the open day.

Choosing Trails and Routes

The 50th edition of the “Leštinská třicítka” took place in May 2026 and offered walking routes of 13, 20 and 35 kilometres, as well as a 40-kilometre cycling route. There is also the shared cycling and walking path from Zábřeh to Leština: it is 2.3 kilometres long, of easy difficulty, and suitable for cyclists, inline skaters and pedestrians. The path connects Zábřeh with Leština.

Different types of routes are therefore central to planning a trip: the Leštinská třicítka brought together several longer distances as part of a dated event. By contrast, the Zábřeh–Leština path is a single connection with its own length and difficulty rating, as well as named user groups. When weighing these options, you can consider the type and stated length of each route.

Local History and the Chapel

The dates in the area’s history refer to two different points: the earlier settlement of Zálavčí appears in a record from 1371; Leština itself is documented in historical sources from 1392. The area’s transport history also goes back a long way: Leština was historically located on an important transport route across the Morava. Tolls were already being collected on the bridge built there in the 16th century.

The Chapel of St. Wenceslas was built in 1754. Masses are held there regularly, and classical music concerts are held occasionally. If you’d like to attend Mass, check the local schedule; for classical concerts, check specific announcements too, as they are not held regularly.

Local Festival Traditions

Traditional Leštinské hody festivities include fairground rides and market stalls. For future dates, it’s best to check a current announcement. This lets you include a visit to the festival in your travel plans without assuming a fixed event date.

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For the regional travel overview: Šumperk District.