The most beautiful hikes in the Jizera Mountains
The most beautiful trips in the Jizera Mountains
The Jizera Mountains offer not only cross-country skiing in winter and bicycles in summer, but also countless beautiful tours and excursions. Interesting is not only the Czech but also the Polish part of the mountains. In addition to the plateaus with relatively low peaks, there are also beautiful meadows and wild waterfalls. Let's see what interesting things we can do here
Across the Jizera Mountains
Circuit in the Jizera Mountains
The Jizera Mountains are the northernmost mountains in the Czech Republic. Its highest peak is the mountain Smrk 1124 m above sea level Jizerky, as this mountain is nicknamed, are characterized by their aligned peaks on which there are granite rocks. In recent times, the Jizera Mountains have not had an easy thanks to industry in the 70–80. Extensive clearings have been created in this area over the years. Today, after this catastrophe, there are almost no monuments. They are a great destination for tourists and cyclists. continue reading
Ascent to Jizera and Smědavská hora
Across the Frýdlant battlements
Jizera, the second highest mountain in the Czech part of the Jizera Mountains, is most easily accessible from Smědava. However, much more interesting (and also a little more demanding) is, for example, the ascent from Hejnice described in this article. In addition to Jizera, we will also conquer Smědavská mountain and visit a lot of beautiful views. The circuit is about 22 km long, with an elevation gain of less than 950 m and can be managed in about 7 and a half hours. continue reading
Ascent to Tanvaldský Špičák
Ascent from Albrechtice in the Jizera Mountains
Tanvaldský Špičák (810 m above sea level) is a significant dominant of the southern part of the Jizera Mountains. Several hiking trails lead to the top. The easiest is from Albrechtice in the Jizera Mountains, from where it has only 1.4 km to the top and only 180 meters of altitude awaits you. You can go back the same way or then run down the shortcut along the piste. The top views are definitely worth a hike continue reading
Ascent to Ořešník
Rock lookout in Jizerky
An interesting ascent to the rock lookout Ořešník 800m.nm, which you will find at the very northern tip of the Jizera Mountains, you can take during a half-day walk. The terrain is a bit more challenging, especially below the top and the ascent to the rock lookout itself is not for people who feel dizzy from the heights. We chose the route, which starts in the town of Hejnice and was separated from the top by 500 meters of elevation gain. On the way down the yellow route we went around the waterfalls – the largest is Velký Štolpich. The whole route was about 10 km long. continue reading
Hike along the ridges to Holubník
To Jizera plateau
11 km long continuation of the ridge over the Jizera Mountains from the pass in Oldřichov up to pass Holubník (“Dovecot”) is virtually uphill all the time – first through the lush forests where is not much to see except for the upland plain of the Jizera Mountains with soft tops decorated with small rocks and nice views. The landscape is here like somewhere much farther in the north. continue reading
Hike across Špičák
Through beech forest
Ridge path from Albrechtice u Frýdlantu to Oldřichovské sedlo (“pass”) is interesting mainly by preserved beech forests /the path leads through national nature reserve of Jizerskohorské Bučiny / and a lot of rock formations along the way – this makes a little bit different Jizera Mountains. The path leads through two relatively interesting points of view – Špičák hill (724 m asl) and Rock Castle. This part of the 7 km long ridge path over the Jizera Mountains takes about two hours. There are the panes of the educative trail along the way „Oldřichovské háje a skály” (“Groves and rocks around Oldřichov“). continue reading
Hike along Pašerácká stezka
A connection of the Jizera and Lusatian
Pašerácká naučná stezka („Smuggler's educative trail“) leads through the picturesque countryside along largely deforested ridge on the north end of the Czech Republic connecting much better known Jizera and Lusatian Mountains. The most beautiful view during this trip are from the base of the hill Výhledy (“The Views“) (569 m asl) or Lysý vrch (“Bald hill”) (643 m asl) surrounded with wind turbines. Start of the hike is in Albrechtice u Frýdlantu and the end is after 15 km in Chotyně or alternatively in Hrádek nad Nisou at 18 km. continue reading
A tour of the Liberec Zoo
The oldest ZOO in the Czech Republic
ZOO Liberec is located at the eastern end of the city right at the foot of the Jizera Mountains. It has a really picturesque location – it is spread along a small valley. It is famous for the behavior of the white tiger or takin, the national animal of Bhutan. It is proud to be the oldest zoo in the Czech Republic. Expect 2–3 hours to visit continue reading
Ascent to Smrk and Klínový vrch
Circuit through the highest peak of the Jizera Mountains
The subtitle of the article is a bit misleading, as Smrk is not the highest peak of the Jizera Mountains, but only their Czech part. However, thanks to the lookout tower, the highest point at the top of Smrk is where you can climb in the Jizera Mountains. In addition to Smrk, we will visit several other, lesser-known peaks as well as the spring of the Jizera. The circuit is about 24 km long and takes about 9 hours. It is possible to shorten it significantly, but at the cost of losing some beautiful places that are definitely worth a visit. continue reading
