Jasenná: Churches, Wallachian Culture and Vartovna

Jasenná offers a range of themes for a stay: a national cultural monument, historic buildings, hiking trails and nature destinations. This means you can plan with both architectural and local history in mind, as well as a trip towards Vartovna or an outing in the countryside. The trails vary in length and character. For orientation, there is a five-kilometre hike, a seven-kilometre educational trail and the lookout tower on Vartovna.

Cultural Monuments and Local History

The Mikuláštíkovo fojtství in Jasenná is a national cultural monument. Following an extensive reconstruction from 2024 to 2026, it reopened to the public on 11 June. New visitor facilities and a multimedia exhibition were added. Check the seasonal opening details before your visit.

The Baroque parish church of St Mary Magdalene was built in 1672; its tower dates from 1732. The organ has particular regional significance: Jan Neusser built the instrument in 1846, and it is considered one of the oldest in the Zlín Region. The Evangelical church offers a different architectural accent. Built mainly of stone in the Empire style between 1833 and 1836, it was followed by the addition of its tower in 1861. The construction history of the two churches thus spans the Baroque period through to the 19th century.

Near the Mikuláštíkovo fojtství, a statue of a Portáš recalls local history. The sculptor Stanislav Mikuláštík created it in 1941. Its subject is Jiřík Mikuláštík, who was captain of the Portáš in the early 18th century. Jasenná’s living cultural tradition is also part of its character: the Valašský soubor Portáš ensemble preserves Wallachian culture and presents it to the public through folk songs, dances, customs and staged performances. In 2005, the ensemble revived the Jasenná church-fair procession tradition of leading a ram. If you would like to see a procession, check the dates before your trip.

Hiking Trails, Views and Nature

The Portášská naučná stezka educational trail passes through the municipality. Another educational trail, Oškerovy paseky–Jasenná–Vartovna, is seven kilometres long; along the way there are six stations and three information points. The Baťova dráha from Vizovice to Jasenná is shorter, at five kilometres, and is described as easy. It is suitable for families with children and for pushchairs. The hike ends in Jasenná near the Evangelical church. As trail surface conditions can change, check the current conditions before setting off.

A 37-metre-high lookout tower stands on Vartovna, the highest point in the cadastral area of Jasenná. Its covered viewing platform is 35 metres above the ground and can be reached by climbing 213 steps. These specific height and route details make it easier to include the viewpoint in your day’s plans. At the end of the Baťova dráha in Jasenná, you can also visit a municipal orchard with old regional varieties. In winter, the hiking trails in Jasenná can be used for cross-country skiing.

Průkopa, a protected natural monument in the cadastral areas of Jasenná and Lutonina, offers a nature-focused excursion. Vsetín Beds are exposed there, and the area is considered a suitable place for excursions. Průkopa is freely accessible, and you can drive to within 250 metres of it. A marked cycling route runs from Hošťálková via Baťková and Syrákov onwards to Vartovna and Vsetín.

Getting There and Finding Your Way

Road I/69 connects Jasenná between Zlín and Vsetín. Railway line 331 runs from Otrokovice via Zlín to Vizovice; Vizovice is six kilometres from Jasenná. These details provide geographical orientation, while the sights and trails each offer different highlights for your stay.

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