Smrk (1277 m a.s.l., Moravian-Silesian Beskydy Mountains)

About Smrku

Česko

Frýdek-Místek (Moravskoslezský kraj)

Logged on Vrcholovka 2252x in total. Peak information here was completed by Alexandr Starý.

Smrk is part of challenges: Crown of the Moravian-Silesian Beskids, Highest Peaks of the Moravian-Silesian Beskids, Nejhory Moravskoslezska, Stamp Peaks, The Most Prominent Mountains of the Czech Republic, Thousanders of the Czech Republic, Ultrapeaks, Via Czechia Severní stezka

Smrk (also known as Velký Smrk) is the second highest mountain in the Moravian-Silesian Beskids after Lysá hora. It is located between the villages of Ostravice and Čeladná, from which the summit of Smrk is accessible via marked hiking trails. In its massif, there are also several smaller peaks: Malý Smrk (1174 m - essentially the second peak, 1 km WSW of the main summit), Smrček, and Malý Smrček. There are no mountain lodges or hotels in the upper parts of the massif. At the highest point, there is a summit book.

Chalet/accommodation

There is no chalet on the peak.

Stroller access

Peak is not stroller accessible.

Views

Smrk offers beautiful views, especially towards the Ondřejník massif.

Cable car

There is no cable car to this peak.

Equipment

No special equipment is needed, but in winter, hiking poles and crampons are recommended.

Accessibility

Peak is freely accessible.

Nearest peaks: Smrk J (1248 m,  0.8 km) Malý Smrk (1174 m,  1.2 km) Smrček (859 m,  1.5 km) Smrček SV (838 m,  1.6 km) Malý Smrček (712 m,  1.9 km) Skalka (613 m,  2.5 km) Horečky (597 m,  2.7 km) Horka (593 m,  3 km) Žár (630 m,  3.3 km)

Routes nearby

Přechod hlavního hřebene Moravskoslezských Beskyd
(elevation gain 5000 m, 100 km)
Přechod hřebene - Palkovické hůrky v podhůří Moravskoslezských Beskyd
(elevation gain 450 m, 12 km)