5.12.2018

Czech Tourism recommends interesting places around the Jizerská 50 track

Hřebenovka, castle Grabštejn, Sloní kameny, Kryštof's valley or lookout Královka? Let us advise you where to go in the Jizera Mountains area.

Hřebenovka

• The pedestrian route, which connects the attractive places of the highlands of the Jizerské, Lužické and Žitavské mountains. There are many opportunities for sightseeing or visiting nature monuments, such as the Jizerka peat bogs, sandstone rocks and lots of others. Some parts can also be riding on a bicycle or cross-country skiing.

Castle Grabštejn

• The originally Gothic castle from the 13th century is located near Hrádek nad Nisou. It is a valuable renaissance chapel of St. Barbora with a rare painting and furnishings. It is interesting that the Lower Chateau and the adjacent park use the Army of the Czech Republic to train service dogs.

Kryštof's valley

• The village monument zone lies about 8 km from Liberec. Interesting are the wooden early Baroque church, the Museum of Folk Nativity Scenes or the first Czech village astronomical clock. The local technical monument is Novinský železniční viadukt, which is one of the most romantic and largest viaducts in the Czech Republic.

Sloní kameny

• The white color and round shapes resemble the backs of the resting elephants. Several sandstone blocks form a small rock city that calls for an adventure explorers. Around the rocks leads the educational trail of the Lužické and Žitavské Mountains. Nearby are the Krkavčí and Vraní Rocks.

Lookout Královka

• The 24-meter stone lookout tower about 1 km from Bedřichov offers a beautiful view of the Jizera Mountains, Giant Mountains, Poland and Germany, Český ráj, Ještěd and Jablonec nad Nisou. A self-service restaurant with excellent domestic and international cuisine is part of the complex.