Its top part reaching the altitude of 1,067 m above sea level is a nature reserve with the 5th level of protection on both sides of the border.

The remains of the original forests can be considered the most valuable part of the reserve. Spruce trees, white fir and mountain maple are the dominating culture of the forest that lives its own life. Due to the possible fall of branches and trees even in the case of calm, windless weather, entry to the site is at your own risk and requires vigilance. Any movement out of the marked path is prohibited.

For an ordinary tourist, the peak of Veľký Polom and its adjacent areas might be reminiscent of "moon landscape" - uprooted trees, broken tree trunks and dry trees. All of this caused by bark-beetle invasion in combination with extreme wind gusts blowing against the open mountain ridge. All in all, you are entering a forest where time and natural elements rule.

Access:

From the White Cross to the red tourist sign between Slovakia and the Czech border, approximately 13 km/4 hours.

From Raková, Korcháňovci to the blue tourist sign approximately 5.4 km/2 hours.

From Mosty u Jablunkova (CZ) to the red tourist sign 7.7 km/2:40 hrs.

From Horní Lomná (CZ) to the yellow tourist sign and then from Muřínkov peak to the red tourist sign approximately 5 km/1:45 h.

Shortest access:

From Olešná, part of Klin (it is possible to reach the chapel on Muřínkov vrch by car) Veľký Polom is 1.2 km/0:30 h away, ascent: 132 m.

Access by bike:

Biking is not recommended due to difficult terrain and fallen trees.

Interesting facts:

The location is the habitat of a rare species of wood grouse. One kilometre from the summit, there is a beautiful chapel on Muřínkov peak with a well. Kamenná chata (CZ) with Tetřev lookout is two kilometres away, and Skalka and Severka cottages (both CZ) are nearby.

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