After several years of repair, it is truly one of the most beautiful castles in Moravia. The castle offers a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside from the highest places. Also worth a visit is the stand where they offer fresh sausages from the smokehouse and Zubr beer.

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Helfštýn (also Helfštejn, formerly also Helštýn, German Helfenstein [helfn̩štaɪ̯n]) is a castle ruin near Týn nad Bečvou in the Přerov District in the Olomouc Region. It has been protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic since 1963. The castle is owned by the Olomouc Region, and the monument is managed and operated by the Comenius Museum in Přerov.

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1. Bečva River Cycle Path near Přerov – Riverbank Path loop from Hranice na Moravě město

62.4km

03:43

370m

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2. Helfštýn Castle – Skrabálka Cycle Path loop from Přerov

64.7km

04:03

460m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Wooden Shelter loop from Lhota

31.0km

02:00

330m

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Elevation 380 m

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Sunday 22 March

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Location: Olomoucký kraj, Central Moravia, Czech Republic

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Helfštýn Castle

1. Bečva River Cycle Path near Přerov – Riverbank Path loop from Hranice na Moravě město

2. Helfštýn Castle – Skrabálka Cycle Path loop from Přerov

3. Wooden Shelter loop from Lhota

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