Last fall, Rychlebské Stezky faced one of its toughest challenges yet — devastating floods that tore through the trails, washing away years of hard work. Heavy rains turned singletracks into rivers, eroded berms, and shattered wooden features. For a while, riding took a backseat as the team focused on helping the local community — clearing mud, moving damaged household items, and even cooking for emergency responders.

THE SPIRIT IS STRONG!

Despite the destruction, the spirit of Rychlebské Stezky remained unbroken. The crew quickly got to work assessing the damage, organizing volunteer trail days, and planning repairs. The scale of the destruction was immense — many sections had to be completely rebuilt, and countless hours went into clearing debris, reinforcing eroded sections, and reconstructing bridges. Yet, with every workday, the trails started coming back to life.

THE EFFORTS PAID OFF

By October, volunteer trail days were in full swing, with dedicated riders gathering each weekend to rebuild what the flood had taken. Thanks to their effort, new sections of trail emerged, including fresh lines on Superflow and Dr. Wiessner, while bridges were repaired on Jestřáb and Biskupský. The work was exhausting, but the energy and determination of the trail crew and volunteers kept things moving.

Now, after months of hard work, the trails are nearly ready. The team has been making the final touches — clearing leaves, branches, and debris — so that everything is dialed in for the season opening. Thanks to the dedication of volunteers and the support of the riding community, Rychlebské Stezky is set to welcome riders back in just a few days.

READY TO EXPERIENCE THE PINNACLE?

So get your bikes ready — the trails are waiting. And if you want to experience the best of Czech mountain biking, join us for an unforgettable trip on our MORAVIAN TOUR — Rychlebské Stezky are one of the destinations we visit within this trip!