The most beautiful places in the Jizera Mtns.
The best of the Jizera Mountains
The Jizera Mountains are a forested plateau furrowed by flat ridges reaching just over a thousand meters above sea level. They fall both to the Czech Republic and to Poland, where the highest peak of this mountain range lies. Previously, they were considered a lower part of the Giant Mountains. Here you will find beautiful waterfalls, rocks and of course beautiful views. There are also a few interesting towns along the edges of this mountain range. Let's take a look at the most interesting place
Jizerka
The most picturesque place of the Jizera Mountains
Under the massive basalt mountain of Bukovec, the romantic settlement Jizerka is situated on a vast mountain meadow. The local meadow is popular both in summer by tourists and in winter by cross-country skiers. It is one of the most beautiful places in the Jizera Mountains. continue reading
Long Waterfall on Černá Desná
The most beautiful waterfall in the Jizera Mountai
Those who like waterfalls will definitely enjoy the Černá Desná river flowing from the Souš dam to the village Desná. There are many waterfalls and cascades. The most interesting local waterfall is the Long Waterfall continue reading
Velká Jizerská louka
The largest peat bog in the Czech Republic
In the places where the river Jizera separates the Czech and Polish side of the Jizera Mountains, you will find a large meadow and large peat bogs. The area belongs to the national nature reserve Rašeliniště Jizery on the Czech side and Torfowiska Dolina Izery on the Polish side. You will also find a large cottage Chatka Górzystów, where there is a very lively tourism and you can order local specialties continue reading
Smrk (Jizerské mountains)
The highest mountain in the Czech Jizera Mountains
The highest point of the Czech part of the Jizera Mountains is Smrk (1 124 m asl). Thanks to the lookout tower there is a nice view, otherwise the peak is extremely flat. continue reading
Holubník
The most beautiful view of the Jizera plateau
Holubník (1,071 m above sea level) is a mountain peak rising in the central part of the Jizera Mountains. It is easily accessible thanks to the red hiking trail leading directly under the top rock. From the top there is a really nice view of the plateau of the Jizera Mountains continue reading
Liberec
City with a monumental town hall
The county town of Liberec is known mainly thanks to the nearby Ještěd, probably with the most famous mountain building in the Czech Republic. The town is situated in a picturesque location below the Jizera Mountains. The most famous building of the city is a truly monumental town hall. Besides this, you will find a number of interesting first-republic villas, a chateau and a nice building of the North Bohemian Museum. continue reading
Černá Studnice lookout tower
In the Jizera Mountains
Černá studnice is with its 869.1 m above sea level the highest peak of the Černostudniční ridge of the Jizera Mountains. It dominates the landscape around Jablonec nad Nisou, from which it is less than 5 km southeast. It is also a tourist destination, since 1905, on its top, which belongs to the town of Smržovka, there is a tourist cottage and a lookout tower. continue reading
Frýdlant
A town in the northern tip of Bohemia
Frýdlant is a town in northern Bohemia in the Liberec Region. It lies in the Frýdlant promontory on the edge of the Jizera Mountains. It has long been a natural center of the region, probably called Frýdlant Region. The town through which the Smědá River flows was built around the castle of the same name and chateau. Its historic core has been declared a city monument zone. The town hall is the dominant feature of a picturesque square surrounded by colorful houses. The architecture of the town hall and especially its red bricks are reminiscent of King's Cross station in London. continue reading
Walnut
Rock lookout
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
Wysoki Kamień
Impressive view of the Giant Mountains
Wysoki Kamień (1,058 m above sea level) is a peak located near the Polish mountain center of Szklarska Poreba. It is a rocky hill from which there is an amazing view of the northern side of the Giant Mountains. There is also a cottage (Schronisko) where you can have a snack continue reading
Tanvaldský Špičák
Downhill skiing center in the Jizera Mountains
Tanvaldský Špičák (810 m above sea level) is a distinctive hill rising above Tanvald and Albrechtice in the Jizera Mountains. It is also the largest downhill skiing center in the Jizera Mountains. Several hiking trails lead to the top. You will also find a lookout tower, a restaurant and a view of the rock garden. From the top there is a beautiful view not only of the Jizera Mountains continue reading
Jizera (1,122)
The second highest mountain on the Czech side of the Jizera Mountains
Jizera (1,122 m above sea level) is the second highest peak on the Czech side of the Jizera Mountains, after Smrk. It is typical for its top rock. On its eastern slope is the nature reserve Prales Jizery. From the top there is of course a beautiful view of the region continue reading
Sine Skalki
The fifth highest mountain in the Jizera Mountains
Sine Skalki (1,121 m above sea level) is the fifth highest peak in the Jizera Mountains. It is located on the Polish side of the mountains. Despite the fact that it is a flat peak, it offers a beautiful view of the western part of the Jizera Mountains. It is located just near the highest peak of the entire Jizera Mountains – Wysoka Kopa continue reading
ZOO Liberec
The oldest zoo in the Czech Republic
ZOO Liberec is proud to be the oldest zoo in the Czech Republic. It is located at the eastern end of the city at the foot of the Jizera Mountains. It is spread along a small valley. It is famous for the behavior of the white tiger or takin – the national animal of Bhutan. Expect 2–3 hours per visit continue reading
