Malenovice: Satina waterfalls, Czechia (Czech Republic)
Malenovice is a village in the Frýdek-Místek municipality in Moravia, located near the Lysá Hora mountain, within the Beskidy Mountains Landscape Reserve. Interesting hiking trails begin here, with the most important one leading to Lysá Hora. The Satina stream also flows through this area, carving a picturesque rocky bed and forming small waterfalls in a mini-canyon.
Access and parking in Malenovice
We reached the village using the local road 48481 from the town of Frýdlant nad Ostravicí. The hiking trail starts at a parking lot (1; GPS: 49.574713, 18.403896), where we parked the car. There is also a hotel called "Rajská bouda", a great place to eat and relax after the hike.
Satina Waterfalls
We followed the yellow-marked trail called "Naučná Stezka Lysá Hora", which runs alongside the Satina stream. On the way, we passed several local houses before the path entered the forest. On the left, the Satina flows in a narrow rocky canyon. Soon, the first waterfalls begin to appear, making the area more scenic (A; GPS: 49.570194, 18.413343). At the fork in the path (B; GPS: 49.567793, 18.415467), turning right on the yellow trail leads to the summit of Lysá Hora in less than two hours. We continued straight ahead along the green trail until we reached a small bridge (C; GPS: 49.565225, 18.422730), crossed to the other side of the Satina, and returned to our starting point via a wider asphalt road. The entire route is easy and about 4 km long.
This scenic route is ideal for families with children or those looking for a relaxing nature walk without major elevation gains. Along the way, you may spot various bird species and forest animals, especially early in the morning or late in the afternoon. During spring and summer, the forest is lush and green, while in autumn it turns into a colorful landscape. The sound of the waterfalls combined with birdsong creates a peaceful atmosphere perfect for a short escape from city life. The trail is well-marked and maintained, making it accessible even for casual hikers. It's a great opportunity to explore the beauty of the Moravian-Silesian Beskids without straying far from civilization.
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