Have you ever noticed how we often like to shift the responsibility for things which are either beyond our control or which can admittedly be controlled, but only at the cost of a great deal of work to so-called patrons? For example, St. Peter is responsible for the weather, St. Wenceslas has the Czech lands in his care and, because this does not only involve saints, the Giant Mountains are under the rule of the so-called Krakonoš. And now imagine that nobody is responsible for the Jizera Mountains. Well, it is not exactly true to say nobody: many people are responsible for the Jizera Mountains. Some of them are highly conscientious, some a little less so, but all of them would be pleased, if somebody took over at least some of their responsibilities; somebody who is not subject to earthly laws and can therefore do things which a mere mortal may not. Given that our area has been called the “chamber pot of Europe” because of its rainy weather, no saints can be considered, because their halos would rust. And not many fairy tale characters have remained here, because they apparently all moved away with the expelled owner of the Liberec and Frýdlant Estates, Reder of Reder, after the Battle of White Mountain and were heard to shout: “The Czech Lands will see us no more till Reder’s line rules again!“ Despite that, however, one fairy tale being has remained here. Perhaps because she used to be a person and fairy tale laws are therefore not dogma for her. She is the fairy Izerína. She was born somewhere in the lowlands, as we mountain dwellers call them, into the family of a rich aristocrat. However, her father forced her into a marriage without love, so the girl collected the pearls she was meant to receive as her dowry 0and set off upstream into the mountains. In this way, she reached the base of Mount Bukovec. I imagine that it was in springtime. That the beech trees were dressed in green, which beech trees only do in spring. Perhaps the globeflowers were in bloom and all of Jizerka was golden. And the princess, drunk with that beauty, placed her jewels on the basalt cliffs of Bukovec, because she understood that what she was seeing was greater than all the treasures in the world. She assumed the name of the river which had brought her there and she became the fairy Izerína. And because she had arrived in springtime and spring has magical power, the treasure hidden in Bukovec multiplied and the groundwater, mice and moles and perhaps even the wind spread it throughout the mountains. That was long ago. The treasures were removed by the mysterious Vlachs and the appearance of the mountains changed. Only the fairy has remained. If you wish to meet her, head into the Jizera Mountains. You will be bound to recognise her as she passes by. She is “our patroness”. Klára Hoffmanová The Fairy Izerína The Liberec underground This facility is open to the public in the sum- mer. The Statutory City of Liberec invites you to visit its permanent exhibition dedicated to the history and the present of civil defence (CD). You can visit the largest Liberec CD bunker, known as the “Luxemburg bunker“, which still has its original equipment … You will find more information on page 20. Experience the churches of Jablonec with a concert and a tour You can look forward to the opening of the chur- ches in Jablonec for the fourth year running. The accompanying program (see the Event Calendar) is a new feature of this year’s season. Each week, a concert or a tour with an expert guide will be held in one of the churches. The Frýdlant area in the grip of history You will experience many unforgettable things on the trail of the Duke of Wallenstein in Frýdlant. This year’s “Wallenstein Celebrations” will enable you to seek out the town’s histori- cal legacy. Nearby Hejnice will also celebrate the 800th anniversary of its establishment and as such will confirm the exceptional nature of the Frýdlant area. Be carried away by the “cog railway” This year, nostalgic rides on the “cog railway” (the steepest and only rack-and-pinion railway in the Czech Republic) will be supplemented with many interesting activities (see the Event Calendar). Just choose where you would like to be carried away to … no matter whether you choose to visit the new museums or the star- ting points for walking or cycle trips, if you ride to glass celebrations or if you visit our Polish neighbours, you will certainly not be sorry. » » » » JIZERA NEWS THE TANVALD AREA THE FRÝDLANT AREA THE JABLONEC AREA THE LIBEREC AREA SUMMER 2011 | NOT FOR SALE FREE OF CHARGE ENGLISH
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LÉTO 2011 |NEPRODEJNÉ –ZDARMA
ČESKY
Have you ever noticed how we often like to shift the responsibility for things which are either beyond our control or which can admittedly be controlled, but only at the cost of a great deal of work to so-called patrons? For example, St. Peter is responsible for the weather, St. Wenceslas has the Czech lands in his care and, because this does not only involve saints, the Giant Mountains are under the rule of the so-called Krakonoš.And now imagine that nobody is responsible for the Jizera Mountains. Well, it is not exactly true to say nobody: many people are responsible for the Jizera Mountains. Some of them are highly conscientious, some a little less so, but all of them would be pleased, if somebody took over at least some of their responsibilities; somebody who is not subject to earthly laws and can therefore do things which a mere mortal may not.Given that our area has been called the “chamber pot of Europe” because of its rainy weather, no saints can be considered, because their halos would rust. And not many fairy tale characters have remained here, because they apparently all moved away with the expelled owner of the Liberec and Frýdlant Estates, Reder of Reder, after the Battle of White Mountain and were heard to shout: “The Czech Lands will see us no more till Reder’s line rules again!“Despite that, however, one fairy tale being has remained here. Perhaps because she used to be a person and fairy tale laws are therefore not
dogma for her. She is the fairy Izerína. She was born somewhere in the lowlands, as we mountain dwellers call them, into the family of a rich aristocrat. However, her father forced her into a marriage without love, so the girl collected the pearls she was meant to receive as her dowry 0and set off upstream into the mountains. In this way, she reached the base of Mount Bukovec.I imagine that it was in springtime. That the beech trees were dressed in green, which beech trees only do in spring. Perhaps the globeflowers were in bloom and all of Jizerka was golden. And the princess, drunk with that beauty, placed her jewels on the basalt cliffs of Bukovec, because she understood that what she was seeing was greater than all the treasures in the world. She assumed the name of the river which had brought her there and she became the fairy Izerína. And because she had arrived in springtime and spring has magical power, the treasure hidden in Bukovec multiplied and the groundwater, mice and moles and perhaps even the wind spread it throughout the mountains. That was long ago. The treasures were removed by the mysterious Vlachs and the appearance of the mountains changed. Only the fairy has remained. If you wish to meet her, head into the Jizera Mountains. You will be bound to recognise her as she passes by. She is “our patroness”.
Klára Hoffmanová
The Fairy Izerína
The Liberec underground This facility is open to the public in the sum-mer. The Statutory City of Liberec invites you to visit its permanent exhibition dedicated to the history and the present of civil defence (CD). You can visit the largest Liberec CD bunker, known as the “Luxemburg bunker“, which still has its original equipment … You will find more information on page 20.
Experience the churches of Jablonec with a concert and a tourYou can look forward to the opening of the chur-ches in Jablonec for the fourth year running. The accompanying program (see the Event Calendar) is a new feature of this year’s season. Each week, a concert or a tour with an expert guide will be held in one of the churches.
The Frýdlant area in the grip of historyYou will experience many unforgettable things on the trail of the Duke of Wallenstein in Frýdlant. This year’s “Wallenstein Celebrations” will enable you to seek out the town’s histori-cal legacy. Nearby Hejnice will also celebrate the 800th anniversary of its establishment and as such will confirm the exceptional nature of the Frýdlant area.
Be carried away by the “cog railway”This year, nostalgic rides on the “cog railway” (the steepest and only rack-and-pinion railway in the Czech Republic) will be supplemented with many interesting activities (see the Event Calendar). Just choose where you would like to be carried away to … no matter whether you choose to visit the new museums or the star-ting points for walking or cycle trips, if you ride to glass celebrations or if you visit our Polish neighbours, you will certainly not be sorry.
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JIZERA NEWSTHE TANVALD AREATHE FRÝDLANT AREATHE JABLONEC AREATHE LIBEREC AREA
SUMMER 2011 |NOT FOR SALE FREE OF CHARGE
ENGLISH
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CYCLE-BUS TIMETABLES
530210 Jablonec n.Nisou-Turnov-Bedrichov-Liberec Platí od 30.4.2011 do 10.12.2011Prepravu zajišt’uje : BusLine a.s.,Na rovinkách 211,Semily, str. Jablonec nad Nisou, Lucní 3, tel.481368502, 481368701
Preprava maximálne 23 cestujících s jízdními koly.
jede v pracovních dnech 6 jede v sobotu † jede v nedeli a ve státem uznané svátky 51 jede od 1.7. do 31.8.2011 75 jede od 30.4. do 28.9.2011
spoj prepravuje jízdní kola Cestující bere s sebou do vozidla jako zavazadlo jízdní kolo, které umístí do pripravených držáku dle pokynu ridice. Maximální pocet prepravovaných osob s koly je omezen na 23. Cestující jsou povinni rídit se zvláštními prepravními pokyny umístených uvnitr vozidla.Na lince platí zvláštní tarif vyhlášený BusLine a.s. Informace o tarifu a o smluvních prepravníchpodmínkách jsou zverejneny ve vozidlech na lince.
isybus
14.04.11-705-530210≡
isybus≡
747 | 530747 Tanvald-Desná-Korenov-Vysoké n.Jiz. Platí od 12.12.2010 do 10.12.2011Prepravu zajišt’uje : BusLine a.s.,Na rovinkách 211,Semily, str. Jablonec nad Nisou, Lucní 3, tel.481368502, 481368701 (spoje 2-20,22,24-32,34-38,42,46-112)
BusLine a.s.,Na rovinkách 211,Semily, str. Semily, Na rovinkách 211, tel.481368412,481368611 (spoj 21) BusLine a.s.,Na rovinkách 211,Semily, str. Jilemnice, Csl. legií 569, tel.481368442,481368641 (spoje 23,33,40,44)
jede v pracovních dnech 6 jede v sobotu † jede v nedeli a ve státem uznané svátky 21 nejede od 24.12.2010 do 2.1.2011, od 23.7. do 7.8.2011 24 nejede 24.12.2010 31 nejede 31.12.2010 40 nejede od 23.12.2010 do 1.1.2011, od 4.2. do 5.2.2011, od 21.2. do 26.2.2011, od 21.4. do 25.4.2011, od 1.7. do 31.8.2011,28.9.2011, od 26.10. do 29.10.2011, od 17.11. do 19.11.2011 69 jede od 12.12.2010 do 27.3.2011, nejede 24.12.2010 70 jede od 4.6. do 25.9.2011
p spoje 2,6 pokrac. jako linka 741 smer Smržovka - Jablonec n.N. p spoj 4 pokrac. jako linka 743 smer Desná - Tanvald Pri jízde mezi zastávkami s uvedeným císlem zóny platí integrovaný tarif IDOL (zverejnený na www.iidol.cz). V ostatních prípadech platí tarif a smluvní prepravní podmínky vyhlášené BusLine a.s. (zverejnenyna www.busline.cz).
14.12.10-101-747 | 530747 ≡ isybus
530211 Jablonec n.Nisou-Liberec-Osecná-Hamr na JezerePlatí od 30.4.2011 do 10.12.2011
Prepravu zajišt’uje : BusLine a.s.,Na rovinkách 211,Semily, str. Jablonec nad Nisou, Lucní 3, tel.481368502, 481368701
Preprava maximálne 25 cestujících s jízdními koly.
6 jede v sobotu † jede v nedeli a ve státem uznané svátky 75 jede od 30.4. do 28.9.2011
spoj prepravuje jízdní kola Na lince platí zvláštní tarif vyhlášený BusLine a.s. Informace o tarifu a o smluvních prepravních podmínkách jsou zverejneny ve vozidlech na lince.
isybus
21.04.11-705-530211≡
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Contents:CYCLE BUSES
CYCLINGCycle trails and cycle tracks Cycle hire and service outletsIn-line Skates and Others
TOURIST ATTRACTIONSLookout towersMuseums, national history, monumentsCastles and châteaux
A SUMMER MAP OF THE JIZERA MOUNTAINS
TIPS FOR TRIPSThe Ještěd ridge route The monuments of the Frýdlant areaLidové sadyThe environs of Hejnice Through the Tanvald areaThe Scheybal track and the Kittel museumGlassmaking settlementsThe Liberec area The ascent to Smrk
GLASSMAKING AND TRADITIONSExcursionsRegional products
IN SEARCH OF WATEROutdoor swimming pools Indoor swimming poolsWater sports
SPORTS AND RELAXATIONTennisBowlingGolfHorses, ridingAdrenalineMotor camps
THE LIST OF INFORMATION CENTRESwww.jizerky.cz www.jablonec.comwww.jizerskaops.cz www.liberecky-kraj.cz
Cycle buses from Jablonec nad Nisou
From Tanvald to the Souš Reservoir
A maximum of 23 passengers and bicycles transported
A maximum of 25 passengers and bicycles transported
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CYCLE-BUS TIMETABLES
540255 Frýdlant-Hejnice-Bílý Potok-Smědava Platí od 31.1.2011 do 10.12.2011
...X jede v pracovních dnech + jede v neděli a státem uznané svátky 6 jede v sobotu spoj jede po jiné trase
35 jede od 31.1.11 do 29.4.11, od 1.10.11 do 10.12.1137 jede od 30.4.11 do 30.9.1138 jede od 1.7.11 do 31.8.11
p spoj 1, 3 a 5 : v zastávce Raspenava,žel.st. navazuje na vlak č.6308 z Liberce
L spoj přepravuje jízdní kola, nejvýše 30 kol(a)p spoj 7 a 9 : v zastávce Raspenava,žel.st. navazuje na vlak č.6316 z Libercep spoj 8 a 10 : v zastávce Raspenava,žel.st. navazuje vlak č.6325 do Libercep spoj 12 a 14 : v zastávce Raspenava,žel.st. navazuje vlak č.6331 do Liberce
Maximální počet přepravovaných osob s koly je omezen na 30. Kola je možné nakládat a vykládat v zastávkách Frýdlant,aut.nádr., Raspenava,žel.st., Hejnice,aut.st., Bílý Potok,u Krakonoše a Bílý Potok,Smědava dle pokynů řidiče. Na lince platí integrovaný tarif IDOL a smluvní přepravní podmínky IDOL.Informace o tarifu a smluvních přepravních podmínkách jsou k nahlédnutí u řidiče ve vozidlech na lince.Informace o jízdních řádech autobusových linek poskytujeme v pracovních dnech na telefonu 482423221.
km Przewozy Regionalne Sp. z o.o. Vlak 25462 25456VIAMONT Regio a. s. c a c
Ze stanice0 Jelenia Góra 17 58
17 Piechovice 18 2132 Szklarska Poręba Górna / 19 01
Szklarska Poręba Górna 17 16 └─ 19 0535 Szklarska Poręba Huta z n 17 19 19 0841 Szklarska Poręba Jakuszyce z n 17 30 19 1848 Harrachov z / n 17 43 19 32
Harrachov z n 17 45 19 3453 Kořenov / 17 52 19 41
Kořenov 18 00 19 5060 Tanvald / 18 18 20 08
Os Do stanice Liberec Liberec
jede v E a F od 2.VII. do 28.VIII., dále jede 5. a 6.VII.
Tanvald-Kořenov-Harrachov-Szklarska Poręba Górna-Jelenia Górakm VIAMONT a. s. Vlak 25451 25461 25461 25453
Przewozy Regionalne Sp. z o.o. a c c c a c Ze stanice Liberec Liberec
jede v E a F od 2.VII. do 28.VIII., dále jede 5. a 6.VII.
TARIF
Jízdenka vydaná do bodu Harrachov st.hr. platí až do stanice Szklarska Poreba Jakuszyce a jízdenka vydaná do bodu Jakuszyce gr.p. platí až do stanice Harrachov.Jízdné lze platit na území České a Polské republiky v měně CZK nebo PLN. Nabízené slevy a smluvní podmínky jsou uvedeny na internetových stránkáchdopravců, u průvodčích a jejich stručné znění je umístěno ve vozidlech.
km Przewozy Regionalne Sp. z o.o. Vlak 25462 25456VIAMONT Regio a. s. c a c
Ze stanice0 Jelenia Góra 17 58
17 Piechovice 18 2132 Szklarska Poręba Górna / 19 01
Szklarska Poręba Górna 17 16 └─ 19 0535 Szklarska Poręba Huta z n 17 19 19 0841 Szklarska Poręba Jakuszyce z n 17 30 19 1848 Harrachov z / n 17 43 19 32
Harrachov z n 17 45 19 3453 Kořenov / 17 52 19 41
Kořenov 18 00 19 5060 Tanvald / 18 18 20 08
Os Do stanice Liberec Liberec
jede v E a F od 2.VII. do 28.VIII., dále jede 5. a 6.VII.
Tanvald-Kořenov-Harrachov-Szklarska Poręba Górna-Jelenia Górakm VIAMONT a. s. Vlak 25451 25461 25461 25453
Przewozy Regionalne Sp. z o.o. a c c c a c Ze stanice Liberec Liberec
jede v E a F od 2.VII. do 28.VIII., dále jede 5. a 6.VII.
TARIF
Jízdenka vydaná do bodu Harrachov st.hr. platí až do stanice Szklarska Poreba Jakuszyce a jízdenka vydaná do bodu Jakuszyce gr.p. platí až do stanice Harrachov.Jízdné lze platit na území České a Polské republiky v měně CZK nebo PLN. Nabízené slevy a smluvní podmínky jsou uvedeny na internetových stránkáchdopravců, u průvodčích a jejich stručné znění je umístěno ve vozidlech.
Geocaching is a game which was invented relatively recently with the development of modern technology and the internet. Put simply, it can be said to involve a modern treasure hunt. By its very nature, the game combines hiking, navigation and the internet.“Geocaching is a modern game in the form of a treasure hunt and it is played all over the world. The basic idea involves the localisation of items hidden in cases called geocaches and the subsequent sharing of experiences with others online. Geocaching is popular with people in all age groups who have a strong awareness of the player community and a feeling for the environment.”The basic principle of the game is therefore to find a hidden cache using the coordinates and encoded clues published on the internet. It is possible to use a GPS device during the search, but this is not a precondition. The players note their findings in notebooks contained within the cases and then later on special web pages on the internet. Each player can take an item from the cache and replace it with one of his or her own. The treasure hunter tries to be subtle so as not to disclose the existence of the treasure to any people in the area who may have no idea that the game even exists.Geocaching is suitable for all age groups. Children are excited when they find the treasure and are able to exchange it for something of their own after a day-long trip in the countryside, while the game offers senior citizens an interesting way of spending their free time. Geocaching is associated with a strong community of people who exchange their experiences and opinions, organise meetings and are happy to assist beginners. Geocaching is a game which draws people into the countryside and guides them towards sensitive behaviour towards the environment in which they live. Geocaching has become a way of life for many of them.The Jizera Mountains are open to this game as a means of discovery. Please accept our invitation and set out on a treasure hunt through places both well-known and forgotten.
GEOCACHING IN THE JIZERA MOUNTAINS – LEARNING THROUGH PLAYINGwww.geocaching.cz, www.geocaching.com
Around Smědava by Bicycle
By Train to the Polish Jizera Mountains
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CYCLING
» The Jizera Mountains Cross-Country Skiing Network – this was origi-nally established as a route for cross-country skiing network, but the fact that most of the routes lead along maintained tracks which are suitable for cyclists meant that it soon also became popular among cyclists – www.jizerskaops.cz
» The Jára Cimrman Cycle Trail – www.tanvaldsko.info, www.tanvald.cz
» The Mill Cycle Trail (Cyklostezka Mlýnská) – www.lunaria-jindrichovice.cz/cyklostezka
» The cycling circuits around Štěpánka – www.jizerkyprovas.cz
» The Krakonoš Trail ER-2 – a cycle trail which leads through the wonder-ful setting of the Lusatian and Jizera Mountains from Bad Schandau in Germany through Frýdlant, Nové Město pod Smrkem, the northern slopes of the Polish Giant Mountains and on to Lubawka.
» The Odra-Nisa international cycle trail – a 591 km long trail leading across the territory of the Czech Republic, Germany and Poland. It starts as cycle trail no. 3038 at the spring of the Lusatian Nisa near the town of Nová Ves nad Nisou and leads to the mouth of the Odra at the Baltic Sea – www.nisaops.cz, www.oderneisse-radweg.de
» The Smugglers’ Cycle Trail – a 40 km long trail with four stops, it con-nects the micro-regions of the Hrádek, Chrastava and Frýdlant areas. It passes in close proximity to the border with Germany and Poland and sometimes crosses it, where it offers the option of connecting to the local cycle trails.
» The single track under Smrk – this involves the first network of single track trails in the Czech Republic which has been designed to provide maximum cycling enjoyment – www.singltrekpodsmrkem.cz
You can travel along the Jizera River through the Jizera Mountains, the Western Giant Mountains, the Bohemian Paradise and the Elbe Region to Prague on the cycle trails in the Jizera Greenway corridor (hereafter simply referred to as the JGW). If you turn off from the Jizera River through Harrachov to Poland and on to the Bóbr River Valley, you will have the opportunity to get to know the neighbouring region and its countryside. The cycle trails will take you along both quiet roads and pa-ved tracks. You will discover the magic of six distinctive landscapes and get to know their natural monuments, castles, châteaux, points of technical interest and secular and ecclesiastical architecture.
The Jizera MountainsThe Jizera Greenway ER-9 European regional cycle trail (hereafter simply referred to as the JGW) begins in the Jizera Mountains with numerous tourist destinations and easily accessible networks of marked hiking and cycle trails. The Jizera Peat Bog lies on the Polish side of the mountains, for example, while the Czech side of the mountains includes the Jizera Meadow, Smrk (1124 m above sea level) with its lookout tower and the place where the Jizera River rises. The Jizera Mountains also cater for tourists in winter when the many kilometres of cycle trails are transformed into well groomed cross--country skiing trails.The JGW passes through the Jizerka Settlement and then descends with the Jizera River into the Martin Valley. In the distant past, a track connecting Silesia and Bohemia passed through these areas. Under the Harrachov settlement of Mýtiny, there is the option of turning northwards off the JGW and getting to know the adjacent region of the neighbouring country. Przelęcz Sklarska (886 m above sea level), the highest point which constitutes the boundary between the Jizera Mountains and the Giant Mountains and at the same time is the watershed divide for the Jizera, whose waters end in the North Sea, and the Odra, whose waters flow into the Baltic Sea, is close to Jakuszyce, near the state border. There are long descents from there
on both sides, after which it is possible to use the train for the return journey. Our tips:
» Using the train on the Tanvald – Harrachov – Jakuszyce line will save you a climb of 200–400 metres.
» It is possible to use the JÁRA CIMRMAN CYCLE TRAIL from Orle in Poland.
Further information: www.jizerky.cz
The Jelenia Góra BasinThe Giant Mountains European regional cycle trail (ER-2) leads from Polana Jakuszycka through the area of the Polish Jizera Mountains where the trails have only a slight gradient, but offer beautiful panoramas. Our recommen-ded trail passes through Dolina Kamiennej along the ER-2 to Szklarska Poręba which is a cycling metropolis – there are 19 cycle trails in its environs. The ER-2 passes under the Polish section of the Giant Mountains National Park to the town of Jelenia Góra which was established nine cen-turies ago and has been given the nickname “the Pearl of the Giant Mountains” because of its valuable monuments, hot springs and beautiful environs. It is then possible to join the ER-6 European regional cycle trail leading from the Jelenia Góra Basin through one of the nearby nature reserves, “Park Krajobrazowy Doliny Bobru”.Our tip:
» Using the train on the Jelenia Góra – Jakuszyce line will save you a climb of almost 500 metres.
More information: www.jeleniagora.pl, www.szklarskaporeba.pl
The Giant Mountains, the Bohemian Paradise and the Elbe RegionThe cycle trail continues through the countryside and history along the Jizera River and does so not only in the Jizera Mountains, but also in the Giant Mountains, the Bohemian Paradise and the Elbe Region. The route follows the course of the river and in places it ascends in order to give cyclists the opportunity to view the countryside. It offers the bridges and points of technical
interest of the Upper Jizera Region, passes the Bozkov Caves and the Jizera Valley with the Rieger Trail and then visits the picturesque Malá Skála area at the foothills of Kozákov. Within sight of the Hrubá Skála and Příhrazské Cliffs, the river enters the open countryside of the Mladá Boleslav area in order to suddenly conjoin its waters with those of the Elbe near Prague.
THE GREENWAY JIZERA PROJECTThe Bohemian Paradise Association and its partners have prepared the Jizera Greenway Project, the goal of which is the creation of a safe and attractive corridor along the river which will be worth travelling along on foot, by bicycle, on inline skates or by boat. Greenway Jizera: www.greenway-jizera.cz
The Jizera Greenway – a Bridge between Regions, Lanscapes and Countries
The cycle trails and cycle tracks:
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The Accessible Jizera Mountains!The Jablonec Cultural and Information Centrum has published a new map which has been prepared with the intention of offering increased options to visitors to the Jizera Mountains who have problems with their mobility to a greater or lesser extent. This does not only involve visitors in wheelchairs, but also families with pushchairs, small children on bicycles and hand-bikers.The map includes nine circuits: tips for trips where the starting point is always an area with car parking. The colour marked trails on the map correspond to the track markings in the terrain which take the form of coloured arrows or squares with a pictogram and at the same time the markings also show how demanding each route is (the blue marked trails are the easiest, the green trails are of medium difficulty and the red trails are the most demanding). The difficulty of the trails is also shown by their gradient profiles, including the type of surfaces differentiated by colour (gravel, concrete panel or asphalt). At the same time, you will also find information about the restaurants and accom-modation facilities in the Jizera Mountains and environs, including the accessibility of their services for visitors with limited mobility. You can receive the map and much more information at the information centre in Jablonec nad Nisou and at the other information centres in the Jizera Mountains.
The Frýdlant area » Bike servis, Hynek Buriánek, Frýdlant, Míru 630, tel.: 608 211 705, [email protected] H + S » Jízdní kola a sport Cirkl, Frýdlant, ul. ČSA 406, tel.: 482 312 850, [email protected], www.kolacirkl.cz S » The Lázně Libverda Information Centre, Hejnice, Lázně Libverda 17, tel.: 482 322 457, [email protected], www.singltrekpodsmrkem.cz / The Merida Test Centre. H + S » LÁZNĚ LIBVERDA, a. s., Nový dům, tel.: 482 368 111, www.lazne-libverda.cz / Only for guests. H + S » Verner, Raspenava, U Stadionu 157 (the Smědá Sports Facility), tel.: 721 629 557 / Hire of max. 4–6 bikes. H + S
The Liberec areaLiberec
» Adrenalin Centrum, Na Bídě 657, tel.: 486 112 250, www.adrenalin-centrum.cz see Sports Equipment Hire H » Bak Sport, U Besedy 3, tel.: 485 100 163, [email protected], www.baksport.cz / The Giant, Author, Lapiére Test Centre. S » Bradský Cyklo & Sport Outlet, 5. května 45, tel.: 485 105 954, [email protected], www.bradsky.cz S » Cyklosport Kerda, Švermova 54, tel.: 485 151 178 – shop, 485 150 146 – workshops, [email protected], www.kerda.cz / The GT, Author a Cannon-dale Test Centre. H + S » Elbikes.cz, Hubertova 231/2, tel.: 602 101 520, [email protected], www.elbikes.cz / Electric bicycle sale and hire. H » Kerda Sport, Švermova 54, tel.: 485 103 682 – shop, [email protected], www.kerdasport.cz / The tennis racquet and in-line skate service. S » JKC – Jaroslav Kerda COLNAGO, Švermova 54, tel.: 602 270 905, [email protected], www.kerda.cz / The Colnago Test centre. H
» Sport 2000, Hodkovická 471, tel.: 485 130 057, 603 153 139, [email protected], www.sport2000.cz S » Bicycle repair – Michal Koutník, Jeseniova 271/5, tel.: 603 711 657, www.cyklokoutnik.cz S » Red Eight, 5. května 71/35, tel.: 774 517 363, 608 517 363, [email protected], www.redeight.cz S » Sport Brzák, Sázavská 648, tel.: 486 142 200, 602 283 391, [email protected], www.brzak.cz H + S » Wide Bike, Františkovská 233/6, tel.: 731 558 668, [email protected], www.widebike.com S » The Ještěd Sports Facility, tel.: 731 547 858, [email protected] (at the lower station of the Skalka chairlift) / Mountain bikes, scooters, helmets and so on. H + S
The Jablonec areaJablonec nad Nisou
» Bike servis, Podhorská 123, tel.: 739 089 618, [email protected], www.bikeservis.eu S » Disk Sport Cyklo, Dvorská 7, tel.: 607 748 469, [email protected], www.disksport.cz » Rabik Sport, Podhorská 23, tel.: 483 317 314 S » Zdeněk Dokoupil – REBEL BIKE, Vladislava Vančury 156/4, tel.: 736 769 049, [email protected], www.rebelbike.com / The hire of bicycles, bicycle trailers, bicycle tow bars and children’s seats, a test centre and electric bicycle hire. H + S » SB sport, Podhorská 141, tel.: 483 315 739, 731 188 730, [email protected], www.sbsport.cz H+S » Ski & Bike, Máchova 10, tel.: 736 536 393, 739 055 994, www.skibike.cz S
Janov nad Nisou, Bedřichov » Activeguide s. r. o., www.activeguide.cz H + S see Sports Equipment Hire » B – sport, Jan Bína, Janov n. N., Hrabětice 9, tel.: 483 380 301, 602 446 165, 723 575 019, [email protected], www.bsport-hrabetice.cz H » Ski centrum Adler, s. r. o., Bedřichov, Apart-ment building Nisa 272/37, tel.: 602 323 476,
[email protected], www.adler-ski.cz, Wed–Sun 8:30 am–4:30 pm / Mountain bikes and children’s bicycles, children’s seats, helmets, cycle trailers, bicycle tow bars and so on, also mountain bike tandem hire. H + S
The Tanvald area » Cykloservis Bemi, Plavy, Haratice 143, tel.: 775 083 395, www.cyklo-benda.cz S » Cykloservis Faraon, Smržovka, Údolní 405, tel.: 603 378 969, Mon–Fri 10:00 am–5:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am–12:00 pm S » Cyklo and ski Pelc, Tanvald, Vítězná 382, tel.: 777 096 572, www.cyklo-skipelc.cz, Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm H + S » Ing. Morávek, Josefův Důl 358 (the U vleku pub), tel.: 602 879 598, [email protected], www.skilucifer.cz / The option of bicycle transporta-tion by arrangement. H » K & P, Hotel Motorest Beseda, Příchovice, Kořenov 378, tel.: 777 096 572, in the area of the Jizera Mountains For You Information Centre, www.cyklo-skipelc.cz, Mon–Sat 9:00 am–5:00 pm, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm H » Röschenthaler Luděk, Velké Hamry 338, tel.: 603 156 540, Tues–Fri 3:00 am–5:30 pm, Sat 9:00 am–12:00 pm S » Sport Čermák, Tanvald, Harrachov 622, Harrachov 581, Tanvald, tel.: 481 529 827, 603 579 579, 603 579 581, [email protected], www.sportcermak.cz H + S
PolandŚwieradów-Zdrój
» Bike Hire, ul. Sienkiewicza – under EKO (in summer), tel.: +48 607 766 412, www.tom-sport.pl H » Hire, service, the cycle shop, ul. Źródlana 7 – the lower station of the cabin cable car, tel.: +48 75 615 20 20 (extension 1, 4), +48 693 770 602, [email protected] H + S
Cycle hire and service outlets H + S
A new map of the Jizera MountainsThe Jizera Mountains Tourist Region has published an updated map of the Jizera Mountains thanks to the support of the Small Project Fund, specifically the Target 3 Czech-Polish Program. This double-sided map at a scale of 1:100 000 (for the summer and winter seasons) is available free of charge at all Jizera Mountain information centres.
Tips for people in wheelchairs Routes with wheelchair access – there are a number of planned and marked routes in the Jizera Mountains which can be used by people in wheelchairs. The routes with wheelchair access are concurrent with other walking and cycle routes and they can also be used by families with small children on bicycles and in pushchairs.www.mobilita.cz, www.jizerskaops.cz
IN-LINEThe Frýdlant area
» The Oldřichov Hájích in-line course, a trail from Mníšek u Liberce to Oldřichov v Hájích with a total length of 3,400 m and a width of 2.2 – 3.2 m. The trail leads past the Eco-centre in Oldřichov where it is possible to visit the petting area with animals and the information centre.
The Liberec area » The Vesec Recreational and Sports Area, RASAV, tel.: 737 222 499, [email protected], www.skijested.cz / An in-line trail for beginners and ad-vanced skaters, in-line equipment hire, refreshments, wheelchair access social amenities. » Part of the cycle trail from Hodkovice nad Mohelkou, suitable for in-line skating in the ca 2 km long section from Hodkovice (the outdoor swimming pool) in the direction of Liberec. » Part of the cycle trail along the Nisa in Liberec which is well used by inline skaters. » The Sport Park Liberec, www.sportparkliberec.cz / A multipurpose recrea-tional sports track with a length of 1.37 km.
The Jablonec area » Around the Jablonec reservoir, a cycle/in-line route leading around the Jablonec reservoir, a length of ca 1.5 km » The Leisure Time Facility – Čelakovského, maintenance tel.: 773 336 763, [email protected], tel.: 773 336 773 / A sports recreational complex – a grassy football ground, a multifunctional asphalt playground, a children’s area, an in-line track (ca 860 m), operational all day, free entry. » The Park in Nová Pasířská Street (above the terminal tram stop), the park includes a cycle/in-line track with the option of riding across the footbridge over the Lusatian Nisa at a total length of ca 400 m.
The in-line skating school, for children, adults, other sports use, tel.: 602 193 939, www.skolainline.webnode.cz, V–VIII / The option of hiring complete equipment for children, training in Czech and English.
Sports equipment hire » Activeguide s. r. o., Janov n. N., Hraničná 1392, tel.: 483 380 796, 603 399 302, [email protected], www.activeguide.cz / A range of equipment for water sports: a wide selection of boats, canoes (plastic and inflatable), kayaks and rafts, including all the necessary accessories, life vests, neoprene. You can also choose: ropes for “climb-ing”, balls for all types of ball sports, nets, etc. » Ski centrum Adler, s. r. o., Bedřichov, www.adler-ski.cz see Cycle hire » Adrenalin Centrum, Liberec 1, Na Bídě 657, tel.: 486 112 250, www.adrenalin-centrum.cz / Camping require-ments, mountaineering equipment, hiking equipment, via ferrata equipment, gear and clothing for water sports, rafts, boats and jumping stilts. Alpine skiing, Telemark skiing, a testing centre, in-line skates. » FILAcentrum – inline skate and ski hire and school, Liberec, the Vesec Sports Facility, tel.: 607 877 742, 721 220 210, [email protected], www.filacentrum.cz / The hire of inline skates, roller skis, jumping stilts and other summer equipment (petanque, badminton, Frisbee) and a school to train people in their use. » Segway Hire, Liberec, Orlí 16, tel.: 777 069 941, [email protected], www.segway-liberec.cz
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A trip tip – the Ještěd circuitThe Ještěd circuit – is an undemanding trip which even less fit walkers can manage. Its aim is to show visitors the best of the Ještěd facility. This circuit offers two bidirectional variants. It begins with a ride up onto the ridge on the Skalka chairlift. From there, visitors will have the opportunity to view the beauty of the city of Liberec spread below the Ještěd Ridge. The ride on the chairlift is followed by a walk along the Lookout Trail (Vyhlídková cesta) to the dominant feature of Liberec, Ještěd. The walk has a total length of 1.8 km. There is a romantic view of the wide valley from Ještěd. You can ride comfortably down to the valley from the peak in a cableway gondola and then return to the car park or to the terminal tram stop along the Beran Trail. The total length of the route is 2.5 km.
» The Ještěd Sports Facility, tel.: 737 222 499, [email protected], www.skijested.cz / The Skalka four-seater chairlift, bicycles are transported on the chairlift free of charge, a bike park, the Author and Agang bike testing centre, the hire and servicing of road and mountain bikes and terrain scooters, a chil-dren’s playground and refreshments at the chairlift. » The Skalka four-seater chairlift, Liberec, the Ještěd Skiing Facility, info-line: 737 222 499, [email protected], www.skijested.cz, V–VI, Sat, Sun 9:00 am –5:00 pm, VII–VIII, Mon–Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm, IX, Sat, Sun, public holidays 9:00 am–5:00 pm, (operations every half-hour, lunch break: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm), operations end on Sunday 2.10.2011, adults one-way up: 70 CZK, one-way down: 70 CZK, return ticket: 100 CZK, children, pensioners, invalids one-way up: 40 CZK, one-way down: 40 CZK, return ticket: 60 CZK, family 2+2 one-way up: 180 CZK, one-way down: 180 CZK, return ticket: 270 CZK / The chairlift is 1,472 m long with a gradient of 351 m, it was built in 2006 and it is one of the most modern chairlifts in the Czech Republic. The facility also in-cludes a bike park and several cycle trails around the environs also start at the top of Skalka. Bicycles are transported on the chairlift free of charge. Special offer: 1 free ride on the Skalka chairlift included in the parking fee! » Ještěd (1,012 m above sea level), Liberec, tel.: 485 104 291, [email protected], www.jested.cz, GPS: N 50° 43’ 59.45” E 14° 59’ 01.01” / The tower is an inseparable dominant feature of Liberec. It serves as a hotel and a restaurant. This structure by the architect Hubáček received the prestigious Perret Award and it has been declared a national technical monument.
» The Liberec – Horní Hanychov – Ještěd cabin cableway travels to Ještěd, tel.: 972 365 582 – ticket office: 485 104 287, www.lanovka-jested.cz, www.cd.cz, I–XII, Mon 2:00 pm–7:00 pm, Tues–Sun 8:00 am–7:00 pm (8:00 am, 8:30 am, 9:00 am, 9:30 am, 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm), the cabins depart from both stations simultaneously, adults: 75 CZK, return: 120 CZK, children aged 5–15, invalids: 50% discount, bicycles: 50 CZK (only two bicycles per trip, bicycles must be clean) / The Ještěd cableway is one of the oldest classic cableways in Europe. It was constructed at the expense of the former Czechoslo-vak Railways by the well-known František Wiesner Company from Chrudim. The work on the structure began on 15.6.1932 and the cableway was completed and brought into operation on 27.6.1933. The length of the cableway is 1,183 m and it overcomes a gradient of 402 m. » Rašovka (610 m above sea level), the V Trnčí Restaurant with a lookout tower, Liberec 25, Rašovka 79, tel.: 608 022 341, www.restauracevtrnci.cz, I–XII, Wed–Sat 11:00 am–8:00 pm, Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm, GPS: N 50° 41’ 52.08” E 15° 02’ 54.60” / A new wheelchair-access, non-smoking restaurant has been established at Rašovka more than 40 years after the fire there. It also includes a 19.5 m high brick lookout tower which attracts wanderers from the wider environs with its slender beauty. The V Trnčí Restaurant with its lookout tower and garden terrace was opened on 10th June 2006 upon the occasion of the Saint Anthony’s Fair at Rašovka. » The Obří Sud Javorník Multisport Facility, Javornická 350, Jeřmanice, www.areal-obrisud.cz / Open all year round, on the Javorník Hill (684 m above sea level), near the expressway between Prague and Liberec. It includes: • a luge run which is the longest luge run in the Czech Republic with a length of 1100 m • a four-seater chairlift with one chair for transporting people in wheelchairs • an adrenaline park and cross track • the Giant Barrel Guesthouse (penzion Obří Sud) (the construction of a replica of the original giant barrel and lookout is underway) – the operations of the restaurant and accommodation are under preparation • parking in the facility with a capacity of ca 160 parking spaces, including connec-tion points for caravans.
The Ještěd RidgeAlong the ridge from Hodkovice to JeštědHodkovice – Záskalí – Javorník – Rašovka, lookout tower – U Šámalů – Pláně pod Ještědem – Ještěd. Total: 15.5 km. The descent to the tram at Horní Hanychov: 4 km.This relatively demanding trip with a significant upward gradient begins at the Hodkovice railway station. The red marked trail initially leads along the Mohelka Valley, but it soon begins to climb to the municipality of Záskalí. The route crosses the former “Prague” road at its highest point and continues to the peak of Javorník. The popular Giant Barrel restaurant stood there until a fire in 1974. A copy of the former restaurant is currently under construction. Follow the blue marked trail from Javorník to Ještěd. After you pass through the forest, views of the Ještěd Ridge and the Liberec Basin with the Jizera Mountains will open up before you. On the way to the Javorník Chapel dating from 1842, you will pass the new skiing centre with its summer luge run. The facility was established there in 2010.
The V Trnčí Lookout Tower in the municipality of Rašovka, at the site where the road connecting the Liberec area with the area beneath passes across the Ještěd Ridge is worth a visit. It was officially opened together with the restaurant in 2006. The next section of the route consists of the Rašovský and Hlubocký ridges. After the first sec-tion, you will reach the U Šámalů Restaurant and then the Czech Hiking Club’s chalet at Pláně pod Ještědem. To the right along the route, you will see the Monument to the Camp of the People which recalls a large Czech-German demonstration from 1870. The trail then ascends from the chalet across the Black Peak (Černý vrch) (the skiing facility and the chairlift on the right) and you will pass the Ještěd tavern and come to the peak of Ještěd along the road. The reward for your exertions will be beautiful views of many of the places along the route.If you decide to descend to the tram in Horní Hanychov, you can continue along the blue marked trail. This extends the trip by a further 4 kilometres. Otokar Simm
foto Milan Drahoňovský
TIPS FOR TRIPS
Photo: Milan Drahoňovský
Photo: Milan Drahoňovský
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Name and height above sea level Contact information Opening hours and entrance fee Information
1. Bramberk(787 m)GPS: N 50° 45‘ 19.80“ E 15° 12‘ 20.88“
Lučany nad Nisoutel.: 483 300 023www.lucany.cz
V, VI, IX, Sat–Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm, VII–VIII, Mon–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm, X – open according to the weather all1–1,5 km
2. Císařský kámen(637 m)GPS: N 50° 42‘ 47.09“ E 15° 06‘ 16.08“
Rádlo – MilířeThe Borough of Liberec – Vratislavice n. N.tel.: 482 428 810, www.vratislavice.cz
I–XIIat your own riskfree of charge
1000 mBuffet 2000 m
3. Černá studnice(869 m)GPS: N 50° 43‘ 07“ E 15° 13‘ 42“
6. Kopanina(657 m)GPS: N 50° 39‘ 37.54“ E 15° 09‘ 57.10“
Rychnov u Jablonce n. N.at the Na Kopanině Chalettel.: 483 393 060 – the Frýdštejn Municipal Authority
I–XII, Mon–Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm the key is available for collection from Mrs Janků opposite the Na Kopanině Chalet, the bond for the key is 100 CZK, adults: 10 CZK, children: 5 CZK
all 300 m
7. Královka(859 m)GPS: N 50° 47‘ 31.27“ E 15° 09‘ 28“
Janov n. N. 1160tel.: 483 310 402, 731 411 [email protected], www.jizerskehotely.cz
I–XII Mon–Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm
8. Nisanka(676 m)GPS: N 50° 43‘ 53“ E 15° 12‘ 57“
Nová Ves n. N.tel.: 724 321 724, 488 880 852www.rozhledna-nisanka.cz
V, Fri–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm, VI, IX, Wed–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pmVII–VIII, Mon–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm, children up to 6 years of age free of charge, adults: 15 CZK, year-round entrance fee: 45 CZK
750 m 30 mBuffet
9. The new town hall(513 m)GPS: N 50° 43‘ 27.48“ E 15° 10‘ 16.32“
Jablonec n. N., Mírové náměstí 3100,tel.: 774 667 [email protected], www.jablonec.com
VII–VIII, Mon–Fri 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, (Mon and Wed) 4:00 pm, meet at the information centre adults: 20 CZK, children over 6: 10 CZK
30 m 500 m 30 m
10. Petřín(608 m)GPS: N 50° 42‘ 43.60“ E 15° 10‘ 11.02“
Jablonec n. N., Petřínská 6tel.: 602 482 074, 731 159 732www.hotel-petrin.cz
I–XII Mon–Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm adults: 20 CZK, children free of charge
11. Proseč(593 m)GPS: N 50° 44‘ 31.2“ E 15° 07‘ 47.69“
Jablonec n. N., Lukášovská 217tel.: 725 554 947, 733 101 [email protected], rozhlednanadproseci.webnode.cz
V–IX Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm otherwise by telephone arrangement for at least 5 people
500 m 200 m
12. The Liberec Town Hall – the lookout tower (370 m)GPS: N 50° 46‘ 09.84“ E 15° 03‘ 29.52“
Liberec, náměstí Dr. E. Beneše 1tel.: 485 101 709, ww.infolbc.cz
VI–IX, Mon–Fri 9:00 am–3:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am–11:00 am, X–V, Thurs 9:00 am–3:00 pm, every hour on the hour 1500 m 200 m
13. Rašovka(610 m)GPS: N 50° 41‘ 52.08“ E 15° 02‘ 54.60“
Liberec, Restaurace V Trnčí s rozhlednou, Rašovka 79 tel.: 485 122 403www.restauracevtrnci.cz
I–XII Wed–Sat 11:00 am–8:00 pm Sun 11:00–7:00 pm
2000 m
14. Slovanka(820 m)GPS: N 50° 46‘ 23.15“ E 15° 11‘ 47.85“
Lučany n. N., Horní Maxov 8tel.: 602 831 420, 607 744 [email protected], www.slovanka.eu
I–XII free accessfree of charge
200 m
15. Smrk(1 124 m)GPS: N 50° 53‘ 23.96“ E 15° 16‘ 19.43“
Nové Město pod Smrkemwww.nmps.cz
I–XII free accessfree of charge
5000 m
16. Štěpánka(Mount Hvězda, 958 m) GPS: N 50° 44‘ 47.36“ E 15° 21‘ 59.94“
17. Špičák u Tanvaldu(831 m)GPS: N 50° 45‘ 06.01“ E 15° 16‘ 57.33“
Albrechtice v Jizerských horách 355tel.: 775 369 645,www.skijizerky.cz www.rozhledna-spicak.cz
V, X, Fri, Sat, Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm, VI, IX Wed–Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm, VII–VIII, Tues–Sun 9:00 am–6:00 pmCable car operations: VII–VIII, Fri–Sun, 10:00 am–5:00 pm every hour on the hour.
1200 m
18. The Frýdlant Town HallTower (294 m)GPS: N 50° 55‘ 19.51“ E 15° 04‘ 42.43“
Frýdlant, náměstí T. G. Masaryka 37tel.: 482 464 013 [email protected]@mu-frydlant.cz www.mesto-frydlant.cz
More information at www.mesto-frydlant.cz100 m 500 m
19. The Lidové sady Lookout Tower (450 m)GPS: N 50° 46‘ 38.56“ E 15° 04‘ 52.64“
Liberec 1, Lidové sady 425/1tel.: 482 710 [email protected] www.lidovesadyliberec.cz
I–XII, Mon–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pmchildren from 10 years of age, students, pensioners: 5 CZK, adults: 10 CZK
80 m
Lookout towers of the Jizera Mountains and environs
You will find the selected lookout towers located according to their numbers on the map on pages 12 and 13.
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TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
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TIPS FOR TRIPS
Castles and châteaux » The Frýdlant State Castle and Château the National Heritage Institute, the Frýdlant state castle and château administration, Zámecká 4001, tel.: 482 312 130, [email protected], www.hradzamek_frydlant.regin.cz, IV, X, Tues–Sun 9:00 am–3:30 pm, V, VI, IX, Tues–Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm, VII–VIII, Tues–Sun 9:00 am–4:30 pm, adults: 130 CZK, children and students: 80 CZK, pensioners: 90 CZK, tours in foreign languages: adults: 190 CZK, children: 130 CZK, GPS: N 50° 54’ 54.81” E 15° 05’ 00.93”
» Castle Frýdštejn Hodkovice nad Mohelkou, Frýdštejn 80, tel.: 483 393 060, [email protected], www.frydstejn.cz, V–X, Tues–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm, children aged 6 to 15: 10 CZK, students, pensioners: 30 CZK, adults: 40 CZK, GPS: N 50° 38’ 55.5” E 15° 10’ 06.74”
» The Sychrov state château The National Heritage Institute, the Sychrov state château administration, tel.: 482 416 011, [email protected], www.zamek-sychrov.cz, XI–III, Mon–Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm, IV, IX–X, Mon–Sun 9:00 am–3:30 pm, V–VIII, Mon–Sun 9:00 am–4:30 pm, adults: 150 CZK, senior citizens above 65, children aged 6–15, students aged 15–26 (a valid student ID is necessary): 100 CZK, children up to 6: free, GPS: N 50° 37’ 34.64” E 15° 05’ 20.18” / The In the Forest with Kamil Rohan (Lesní putování s Kamilem Rohanem) teaching trail near the château park will acquaint you with the history of this place.
It is also possible to visit the following nearby places: » The Grabštejn State Castle and Château, Hrádek n. N., tel.: 482 724 301, [email protected], www.grabstejn.cz, V–IX, Tues–Sun 9:00 am –5:00 pm / The castle is accessible from its deepest dungeon up to the top of its highest tower. The tour includes the newly restored St. Barbara’s Chapel and the newly installed collections. » The Lemberk State Château, Jablonné v Podještědí, tel.: 487 762 305, [email protected], www.zamek-lemberk.cz » The Hrubý Rohozec State Château, Turnov, tel.: 481 321 012, www.hruby-rohozec.eu
Poland » Castle Chojnik, 58-570 Jelenia Gora – Sobieszow, tel.: +48 75 75 56 394, www.chojnik.pl, V–VI, IX–X, Tues–Fri 10:00 am–5:00 pm, VII–VIII, Tues–Sun 10:00 am–6:00 pm, adults: 5 PLN, children: 3 PLN, GPS: N 50° 50’ 02.50” E 15° 38’ 37.80” » The Czocha Château, Stankowice-Sucha, 59-820 Leśna, tel.: +48 757 211 553, +48 757 211 185, [email protected], www.zamekczocha.pl, Mon–Sun 10:00 am–4:30 pm, children and young people aged 3–15: 6 PLN, adults: 12 PLN, entry to the outer château courtyard free from 6:00 pm, otherwise children and young people aged up to 15: 1.50 PLN, adults: 3 PLN, GPS: N 51° 01’ 49.20” E 15° 18’ 12.80” / The Czocha Châ-teau was built in the 2nd half of the 13th century, it is located by the Leśnian Lake and it is one of the most beautiful châteaux in Poland. In 1909, it was owned by the Dresden banker, Ernst von Gütschow. He had it reconstructed and it was this that gave the building its character of a romantic seat. There are a number of elements there which are classic château attributes and correspond to the ideas of the appear-ance of a “real medieval guard castle”. » Castle Świecie, a castle ruin from the 14th century by the road from Leśná to Świeradów, about 5 km to the south of Leśna. » Castle Gryf, a ruin of a medieval castle in the village of Proszówka, on a hill (447 m above sea level) which rises above the Gryfów Śląski – Mirsk road, 6 km to the south of Gryfow and 2 km to the northeast of Mirsk. The building now has a private owner. » Castle Rajsko, the ruin of a Piast medieval castle standing in the territory of the small village of Za-pusta near the road from Leśna to Biedrzychowice.
Points of interest in Frýdlant – what you have yet to see The Church of the Discovery of the Holy Cross in Frýdlant, an inconspicuous decanal church in the middle of the town, is enshrouded in the mystery associated with remarkable monuments. It was built on the site of the original wooden Chapel of St. Barbora from 1346 and over the years it underwent a number of modifications and alterations. The most extensive of them (in the baroque style) took place between 1782 and 1783, while it underwent neo-gothic modifications at the end of the nineteenth century. Restoration work (for example, on the painting of Melchior of Redern and on the bells) has been ongoing there since 1999 and an inspection of the tomb ceiling started in 2010.The church’s history is inseparably associated with the aristocratic houses of Bibrštejn and Redern which ruled the Frýdlant estate and it is home to their tombs. The Redern tomb dating from the year 1600, which Catherine of Redern dedicated to her deceased hus-
band, the imperial general Melchior of Redern, along with the largest posthumous portrait in Bohemia, is a work of the high renaissance period. She had the exceptionally sized oil painting (a 3.5 m square) painted in 1600–1605. Three of the church’s original six bells have survived. The largest of them with a diameter of 90 cm and a height of 71 cm dates from 1560 and it came from Ludvíkov pod Smrkem. The middle one dating from the beginning of the 16th century is 71 cm high and has a diameter of 85 cm and it originally came from Kunra-tice. The smallest bell (the death bell) dates from 1719 and has a diameter of 52 cm and a height of 40 cm.The church’s environs include a Marian column dating from the 18th century and the Way of the Cross. After the Frýdlant Château, the Church of the Discovery of the Holy Cross is the town’s second most significant histori-cal monument – you too can follow in the footsteps of Frýdlant’s history. www.fara-frydlant.wz.cz
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From Lidové sady to the reservoir in the heart of the mountainsLiberec, Lidové sady – the Miller’s Cross (Mlynářův kříž) – Rudolfov, the reservoir – the Bedřichov Reservoir on the Black Nisa – the Maliník Ridge – Rudolfov, the Czech Chalet (Česká chalupa), the buss stop. Total: 14 kmFollow the blue marked track to the Bedřichov Reservoir from the terminal tram stop in Lidové sady, Liberec. The trail gradually rises through the suburban forests to the Miller’s Cross. This wayside cross stands at the intersection of several forest trails and it was built in 1864 from the estate of the Rudolfov miller Anton Jäger who died in the same year. After less than half and hour, you will come to Rudolfov where you can see a small reservoir dating from 1928. The trail now ascends through the Black Nisa Valley: the steep slopes on the left-hand side are called the
Virgin Slope (Panenská stráň). You will ascend 3.5 km up to the level of the dam on the Bedřichov Reservoir. The track turns to the right there. It is possible to find the so-called Stammel Monument to the right in the forest. This was the site of a famous shootout between a gamekeeper and a poacher. You will soon reach the reservoir dam from which there is a view not only of the water’s surface, but also of the expansive forests in the rear with the Bird Buttes (Ptačí kupy). The reservoir was built in 1902–1905.Continue along the green marked track from the reservoir to the Maliník Ridge. Along the way, you will pass the Melzer Monument which recalls an accident associated with the construction of the reservoir and the wayside cross known as the Lichtenecker Cross. You can descend to the Czech Chalet (bus stop) from the Maliník Ridge or head back to Lidove sady. O. Simm
To the Bedřichov Reservoir
Liberec – The Lidové sady area for everybodyThe Liberec Zoo, Liberec 1, Masarykova 1347/31, tel.: 482 710 616, [email protected],www.zooliberec.cz, IV–X, Mon–Sun 8:00 am–6:00 pm, XI–III, Mon–Sun 8:00 am–5:00 pm, children 3–15 years of age, students, pensioners over 65: 65 CZK, adults: 115 CZK.
Regular events at the ZOO: » the elephants’ bath time » training and feeding the sea lions » feeding the penguins » feeding the meerkats and yellow mongooses » feeding the white tigers and lions » training the elephants
The exact feeding times are allways updated on www.zooliberec.cz.
The Liberec Botanical Gardens, Liberec 1, Purkyňova 1, tel.: 485 252 811, [email protected], www.botaniliberec.cz , summertime: Mon–Sun 8:00 am–6:00 pm, wintertime: Mon–Sun 8:00 am–4:00 pm, children, students: 70 CZK, pensioners, adults: 140 CZK.The Children’s Area, open: 15.4.–17.10., Mon–Sun 9:00 am–6:00 pm / Water fountains, a train, a small Ferris wheel, a maze, climbing frames, slides, merry--go-rounds, swings, sand pits and other attractions, refreshments.The Lidové sady Lookout Tower, Liberec 1, Lidové sady 425/1, tel.: 482 710 649, [email protected], www.lidovesadyliberec.cz, I–XII, Mon–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm, children from 10 years of age, students, pensioners: 5 CZK, adults: 10 CZK, GPS: N 50° 46’ 38.56” E 15° 04’ 52.64” / The
35-metre high dominant feature of the Lidové sady heritage building has 155 steps it was initially in opera-tion from 1901 to the mid 1950s: it is now once again open to the public having undergone reconstruction in 1998. The Lidové sady Liberec Cultural and Social Centre, Lidové sady 425/1, tel.: 482 710 649, www.lidovesadyliberec.cz, Mon–Sun 8:00 am–6:00 pm.The tram from the Babylon Centre to the Liberec ZOO and back, Liberec, Nitranská 1, tel.: 485 249 202, [email protected], www.centrumbabylon.cz, VI–VIII, free.Special rides on the Bovera historical tram, The Liberec Transport Company Bovera Club, Liberec 3, Mrštíkova 3, tel.: 739 682 083, [email protected], www.boveraclub.com The North Bohemian Museum, Masarykova 11, tel.: 485 246 111, [email protected], www.muzeumlb.cz, Tues–Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm, children, students, pensioners: 20 CZK, adults: 50 CZK / The current building was built in 1897–1898 in the neo--renaissance style according to a design by B. Ohmann and at first glance it particularly attracts attention with its slim tower which is a precise copy of the tower of the original Liberec town hall. The Town Hall, nám. Dr. E. Beneše 1, tel.: 485 101 709, [email protected], www.infolbc.cz / The neo-renaissance building of the Liberec Town Hall was built in 1893 according to plans by the Viennese architect F. Neumann. It is known for its similarity to the town hall in Vienna. Photo M. Dománková á
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Name and GPS location Contact information Opening hours and entrance charges Information, focusThe Český svět estate and the Ondřej Stelzig smithy
Dolní Řasnice č. p. 27 and 29by telephone arrangement on: 603 903 238 [email protected], www.ceskysvet.info
I–XIIby telephone arrangement
The smithy – the home of blacksmith Andreas (Ondřej) Stelzig. The Český svět estate – a chapel, the retire-ment farm, the granary and other historical buildings.
The Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary and the International Centre of Spiritual Renewal
The church is a highly significant place of pilgrimage and it is used for organ and spiritual music concerts due to its excellent acoustics and wonderful atmosphere.
The Klinger Mausoleum Nové Město pod Smrkem, ul. Celnítel.: 482 360 334www.nmps.cz
Mon–Fri, visits by telephone arrangement on 482 360 334 A significant, fundamental monument (the tomb of the founder of a local textile company, Ignaz Klinger).
The Frýdlant Town Museum Frýdlant, nám. T. G. Masaryka 37 tel.: 482 464 [email protected], www.mesto-frydlant.cz
V–IX, Tues–Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm, X–IV, Tues and Thurs 9:00 am–3:00 pm, adults: 20 CZK, children and students: 10 CZK, group tickets for more than 5 people: 5 CZK
The history of Frýdlant: the sword of the Frýdlant executioner, a copy of a painting depicting the probable appearance of Albrecht von Wallenstein and a model of the renaissance town hall.
The Nové Město pod Smrkem Museum Nové Město pod Smrkem, ul. Palackého 276tel.: 482 325 [email protected], www.nmps.cz
Mon 9:00 am–11:00 am and 1:00 pm–5:00 pm, Tues 9:00–11:30 am and 1:30 pm–5:00 pm, Wed 1:00 pm–3:00 pm, Thurs 9:00 am–1:30 am and 1:30 pm–5:00 pm, VII, VIII, and Sat and Sun 9:00 am–11:00 am and 1:00 pm–4:00 pm, adults: 10 CZK, children: 5 CZK, groups 3 CZK
Nature, the points of interest and history of the Frýdlant headland.
IV–IX, Tues–Sun 9:00 am – 10:00 pm A popular restaurant and the starting point for the single track.
The Smědava Mountain Chalet Smědava, Bílý Potok č. p. 163,tel.: 482 322 262
A popular place for taking refreshments and rest, the terminal station for the tourist bus from Frýdlant
The private regional museum of the municipality of Višňová v Poustce
Frýdlant 59tel.: 482 348 237, www.ob-vis.net
Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm, otherwise by arrangemententrance free
The history of the municipality in half-timbered house no. 59.
The Frýdlant Railway Museum the Frýdlant District Railway Association, Frýdlant, ul. Žitavská 867, tel.: 721 404 011, [email protected], www.hermanicka.wz.cz
VI–VIII, Sat 9:00 am–4:00 pm, voluntary entrance fee A locomotive shed near the railway station, a permanent exhibition of the history of the railway in the Frýdlant area, especially the Frýdlant–Heřmanice narrow gauge railway.
The Ecological Information Centre (EIC) and wind turbine
Jindřichovice pod Smrkem, firma Resectel.: 604 777 977, 482 328 [email protected], www.resec.cz
By arrangement An exhibition of alternative power sources, information about the biomass boiler room and wind turbines.
The living outdoor museum in Jindřichovice pod Smrkem
O. s. Lunaria, Jindřichovice pod Smrkem 12, tel.: 605 345 [email protected],www.lunaria-jindrichovice.cz
The museum, in the outdoor museum facility:IV–IX, Tues–Sat 10:00 am–5:00 pm, X–III, Fri–Sat 10:00 am–5:00 pm, adults: 50 CZK, students, children, pension-ers, handicapped cardholders: 25 CZK
A museum dedicated to the life of the rural population before the industrial revolution, a windmill with a turbine, a teaching trail – Around Jindřichovice to the heights of ideals and the valley of the soul.
AUTOMUZEUM.CZ – The Museum of the Motoring History of the Liberec Area
Vratislavice n. N., Liberec 30, Tanvaldská 164, The Konrad Brewery facility, tel.: 607 802 570,[email protected], www.automuzeum.cz
In the summer season, every Sunday 10:00 am–4:00 pm, 50 CZK per person, children accompanied by adults: 25 CZK: groups of more than 10 people must be booked in advance!
For lovers of motoring and historical automobiles.
The Liberec UndergroundGPS: N 50° 46‘ 8.908“ E 15° 3‘ 19.841“
VI–IX, every Wed at 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm and 4:00 pm, adults: 50 CZK, children, students, senior citizens: 30 CZK, the meeting point is in Lucemburská Street at the main entrance into the bunker.
An exhibition of the history and the present of civil defence.
The Ferdinand Porsche Memorial The Information Centre – Vratislavice 10/10/10, Vratislavice nad Nisou, Nad Školou 1675,tel.: 482 321 811, 774 774 603, 774 774 610, [email protected], www.vratislavice101010.cz
Individual bookings possible, Mon–Fri 8:30 am–11:00 am and 12:00 pm–5:00 pm, adults: 10 CZK, children: 5 CZK
Three collection departments: natural history, history and art history, supplemented with permanent thematic exhibitions.
The Museum of Glass and Costume Jewellery in Jablonec nad Nisou
Jablonec nad Nisou, U Muzea 398/4,tel.: 483 369 011, [email protected], www.msb-jablonec.cz
Tues–Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm, adults: 80 CZK, children aged 6–15, students, pensioners, invalids: 50 CZK, an independent ticket for exhibitions: 40 CZK
The history of glass production, exhibitions: the Magical World of Costume Jewellery and the Enchanted garden – Czech Glass over Seven Centuries.
The Belveder Gallery Jablonec nad Nisou, Mlýnská 27, tel.: 483 310 947, [email protected], www.msb-jablonec.cz
16th June–26th September 2011: Tues–Fri 9:00 am– 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm–5:00 pm 17th June–25th Sep-tember 2011: Tues–Sun 9:00 am–12:00 pm and 12:30 pm–5:00 pm, a single entrance price: 30 CZK
Part of the Museum of Glass and Costume Jewellery. Exhibitions from the fields of glassmaking and costume jewellery, natural history, permanent historical exhibitions, an Empire-style salon.
The glassmaking monument in the Jizera Mountains – Kristiánov
VI–IX, Mon–Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm, 20 CZK The monument is part of the Museum of Glass and Costume Jewellery, the Kristiánov exhibition – the Key to the Heart of the Jizera Mountains. Texts also in Braille. The first Saturday in September: the traditional Marian glass fair.
The Šámal Chalet at Nová Louka Bedřichov 48, Nová Louka, tel.: 483 713 671, www.samalova-chata.cz
Originally the Manor House, reconstructed as a hunting lodge, it now serves as a mountain guesthouse and restaurant.
The Town Museum in Rychnov u Jablonce n. N. – An exhibition of Rychnov paintings
Rychnov u Jablonce nad Nisou, Husova 490,tel.: 488 880 927, [email protected], www.rychnovjbc.cz
I–XII, Mon–Thurs 9:00 am–11:00 am and 2:00 pm– 4:00 pm, Fri 9:00 am–11:00 pm, free of charge
An exhibition of Rychnov paintings.
The Kittel Museum in KrásnáGPS: N 50° 41‘ 41“E 15° 12‘ 53“
Interactive exhibitions of “healing”, “good and evil in hu-man life” and the “equilibrium between man and nature”.
The Museum of the Local History of Smržovka and the exhibition hall
Smržovka, nám. T. G. Masaryka 1tel.: 483 369 325, www.smrzovka.cz
Wed 9:00 am–11:00 am and 1:00 pm–4:00 pm, Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 pm and 1:00 pm–4:00 pm, other times possible by telephone arrangement
It depicts the historical development of the town and recalls the significant personalities of Smržovka.
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Name and GPS location Contact information Opening hours and entrance charges Information, focusThe Museum of Armoured TechnologyGPS: N 50° 43’ 33” E 15° 13’ 56”
the former Lučany nad Nisou agricultural cooperative, at the border of the municipalities of Smržovka and Nová Vestel.: 602 370 575, [email protected], www.tankysmrzovka.webgarden.cz
We recommend that you phone in advance, II–VI, IX–XI, Sat–Sun 10:00–5:00 pm, VII–VIII, Tues–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm, the possibility of tank rides at the weekend after a prior telephone arrangement
An exhibition of armoured track vehicles and antiaircraft artillery.
The Riedel villa and garden Desná v Jizerských horách, Krkonošská 120,tel.: 483 383 019, 483 383 730 desenské[email protected], www.mesto-desna.cz
A cultural centre, the Museum of the History of Desná and the town library.
An exhibition – the Museum of Light Fortifications from 1937–38
Tesařov, Kořenov, pod rozhlednou Štěpánkou,tel.: 737 376 238
V, VI, IX, Sat–Sun 9:00 am–6:00 pm (apart from every third Saturday and Sunday in the month: a walking tour, see the Event Calendar), VII–VIII, Tues–Sun 9:00 am–6:00 pm, voluntary entrance fee
A guide with an expert commentary will take you around the light fortifications in the CH2-Polubný section.
The Museum of the Jizera Mountains Kořenov, The Jizerka settlement, tel.: 723 519 290,[email protected], www.csopjizerka.cz
A exhibition on the history of the old glassmaking settle-ment, natural science, etc.
The Rack-and-Pinion Railway Museum Železniční společnost Tanvald, o.p.s., Kořenov, the railway station, tel.: 724 820 126, [email protected], www.zubacka.cz
The exhibition focuses on the Tanvald – Kořenov rack rail-way and the connecting track to Harrachov and Szklarska Poręba in Poland. Newly expanded, projection facilities.
The Toy Production Museum DETOA Albrechtice s. r. oGPS: N 50° 45‘ 23.395“ E 15° 15‘ 52.557“
Detoa Albrechtice s. r. o., Jiřetín pod Bukovou 6,tel.: 721 843 020, 483 356 322 [email protected], www.detoa.cz
I–XII, Mon–Fri 8:00 am–1:00 am, Sat 10:00 am–12:00 pm (for groups of 7–15 people or a minimum entrance fee of 420 CZK), adults: 80 CZK, children: 60 CZKNew creative workshops: Mon–Fri 8:30 am–4:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Excursions: the production of traditional wooden toys from the raw wood through to the finished product.
The Schowanek VillaThe Museum of Local History and Natural Science
Vila Schowanek Jiřetín pod Bukovou 73,tel.: 603 562 018, 483 381 687, [email protected], www.vila-schowanek.cz
I–XII, Sat 9:00 am–3:00 pm, Mon–Fri 8:00 am–4:00 pm for pre-booked groups, adults: 60 CZK, children: 40 CZK
An exhibition of historical skis, exhibitions of carpentry, local history and a nature museum.
The Museum of the Local History of Josefův Důl Josefův Důl building no. 210, in the building of the municipal library, tel.: 483 381 110, 483 381 096, www.josefuvdul.cz
Thurs and Sat 10:00 am–12:00 pm and 2:00 pm–5:00 pm, adults: 20 CZK, students, pensioners, handicapped cardholders: 10 CZK
Significant personalities of the region, traditions and the cultural heritage of the past.
The Harrachov Mining Museum and viewing tunnel
Harrachov,tel.: 602 603 739 (larger groups should book in advance),[email protected], www.ados-harrachov.cz
The Glass Museum: I–XII, Mon–Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm, excursions through the glassworks operations are possible: I–XII, Mon–Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm
The oldest functioning glassworks in the Czech Republic, a historically and technologically comprehensive collection of historical glass, a mini-brewery and restaurant and a beer spa.
I–XII, Mon–Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm The history of Harrachov skiing, the development of ski jumping and the Nordic combined event, it is part of the Glass Museum.
The Pěnčín Excursion Area (Fipobex) Bratříkov, Pěnčín 60, tel.: 483 368 468,[email protected], www.vapen.cz
V–IX, Mon–Fri 9:00 am–3:00 pm, Sat: by telephone arran-gement on: 483 368 468, X–IV, Mon–Fri 9:00 am–12:00 pm (every hour on the hour)the bead workshop, Mon– Fri 9:00 am–4:00 pm, Sat, Sun: info on www.vapen.cz, IV–IX, an excursion train
The production of cut beads, a bead shop, a goat and sheep farm, cheese production, an excursion train, an agricultural museum.
The Agricultural Museum – the Pěnčín Excursion Area
The only publicly accessible stalactite caves in the northern part of the Czech Republic with unique silica wall and ceiling formations and the largest underground lake in Bohemia.
The Železný Brod Town Museum – a glass exhibition
Železný Brod, náměstí 3. května 37,tel.: 483 389 081, 483 389 770, [email protected], www.zeleznybrod.cz,
V, VI, IX, Tues–Sun 9:00 am–12:00 pm and 1:00 pm–4:00 pm, VII–VIII, Tues–Sun 9:00 am–12:00 pm and 1:00 pm–5:00 pm, X–IV, Sat–Sun 9:00 am–12:00 pm and 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
An exhibition of the Železný Brod Glass School and local glassmakers from the inter-war period. A permanent exhibition of work by J. Brychtová and S. Libenský.
The Železný Brod Town Museum - the national history exhibition
Železný Brod, Běliště, č. p. 57, tel.: 483 391 149,[email protected], www.zeleznybrod.cz
An exhibition of minerals, precious stones, dinosaur skeletons, fossils.
The Museum of the Earth Szklarska Poręba, ul. Jeleniogórska 9,tel.: +48 75 717 32 87
I–XII, Mon–Sun 9.00 am–6:00 pm, free Stones and minerals from all around the world.
The Power Engineering Museum Szklarska Poręba, ul. Jeleniogórska 2,tel.: +48 75 717 55 39
I–XII, Tues 9:00 am–12:00 pm, otherwise by telephone arrangement, free
The Old Walloon Chalet Szklarska Poręba, ul. Kołłątaja 12,tel.: +48 75 717 29 56
By telephone arrangement The headquarters of treasure hunters from the 15th to the 20th centuries.
Dino park Szklarska Porębatel.: +48 795 577 755, www.dinopark.com.pl
Mon–Fri 10:00 am–4:00 pm, Sat–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm, adults: 18 PLN, children aged up to 12, pensioners over 65: 14 PLN
The largest dinosaur park in Poland in a beautiful Jizera forest.
The Chalet on Stog Izerski Świeradów-Zdrój, 59-850, skr. poczt. 15tel.: +48 601 974 895, www.stogizerski.prv.pl
Under the peak (1107 m above sea level), it still operates its own tourist activities.
Outdoor chess Świeradów-Zdrój, Dom Zdrojowy – Hala Specerowa,tel.: +48 75 78 20 500
I–XII, Mon–Sun 7:30 am–5:00 pm
The Chess Mini-Museum Świeradów-Zdrój, “Szach-Mat”, ul. Słoneczna 2,tel:. +48 75 78 16 473
I–XII, Mon–Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
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The view from the Cat Rocks (Kočičí kameny)Bílý Potok, Czech Railways – Hubertka – the Cat Rocks (Kočičí kameny) – the Bártl Chalet (Bártlova bouda) – Bílý Potok, Czech Railways. Total: 7.5 km.Take the red marked track from the railway station in Bílý Potok and head shortly towards the road. Turn left off the track straight away, however, and you will cross pastures before you come to a forest. The track rises from there through mixed forests. It often changes direction and you will therefore have to pay increased attention in order not to lose the track markings. The Hubertka Chalet, which has stood there for more than one hundred years, will suddenly appear before you. Over the years, it has served various purposes, but it now performs its original function again, i.e. that of hiking accommodation. Refreshments are available at the buffet below the chalet. A single-track cycle trail (a new feature in our mountains) has passed through there since 2009. A short turnoff from the chalet will lead you to the Cat Rocks. The route leads up steps which were cut into the cliff in 1923, from the top of which there is an interesting view of the Smědá Valley and the northern slopes of the mountains. After returning to the chalet, continue along the red marked track to the Bártl Chalet (Bártlova bouda). The track leads along a forest asphalt road, but the views will more than make up for this. A secondary road will take you back to Bílý Potok from the restaurant at the Bártl Chalet. Otokar Simm
Through Hell (Peklo) to the SpaHejnice – Raspenava – Peklo (Hell) – Lázně Libverda – Hejnice. Total: 11 km.Take the train to Hejnice or park in the car park at the railway station, if you prefer to use your own transport. The red marked track will lead you from there to the centre with its dominant feature of the Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary. After a visit to the church, continue across the stone bridge over the River Smědá with the statue of St. John of Nepomuk and then turn right onto the blue marked track. You will pass the Wild-ner wayside cross and will then soon thereafter come to a signpost. There, you will leave the Old Pilgrimage Route which you have taken from Hejnice and continue along the green marked track on the left-hand bank of the Smědá. The results of last year’s flooding are still apparent in a number of places, even though much of the damage has been cleared away. Cross the main road in Raspenava at the petrol station. Now, take the yellow marked track all the way to Libverda. There is then a short section of secondary road from which you will turn off to the right. Before you lies a pleasant trail passing through the wide gully of the Hell Stream (Pekelský Potok). It is bordered by a mixed forest on the left, while there are pastures on the right and views of the northern slopes of the Jizera Mountains to the rear. You will then be welcomed by the first chalets of the somewhat dreamy settlement of Peklo (Hell). A small detour will enable you to see the picturesque Petr fishpond and then, after returning to the signpost, you will head over the slight knoll to Lázně Libverda. The spa colonnade, the modified park or the option of taking re-freshments will make a pleasant end to your trip. Now all you have to do is return over the knoll to nearby Hejnice.
The environs of Hejnice and Lázně Libverda» »
Bedřichov – Nová Louka (3 km) – Hřebínek (6.5 km) – the Rauscheck Trail (Rauscheckova cesta) – the Large Štolpich Valley (údolí Velkého Štolpichu) (10 km) – the Štolpich Waterfall (11.5 km) – Ořešník (13,5 km) – Hejnice, the church (16.5 km) – Hejnice, the railway station (17 km).The springtime transformation of the forests is one of the most impressive periods in the Jizera Mountains. For this reason, the route of this walking trip in the mountains will initially take you through thick young spruce forests followed by old beech woods.The trip starts at the terminal stop for the no. 1 bus in Bedřichov. Walk around the small reservoir along the yellow marked track towards Nová Louka. Only the hunting chalet, originally the seat of the master glassmaker and later renovated to meet the needs of the local gentry, has survived from the former glassmaking settlement. A glassworks functioned there from 1756 to 1817. After leaving the quiet forest enclave, follow the green track markings for quite a long time. Head past the “U Gregorova kříže” intersection and take the Hejnice track to the well-known intersection known as Hřebínek (a refreshment kiosk). From Hřebínek, the trail descends through the Small Štolpich Valley along the so-called Rauschek Trail (Rauscheckova cesta). Soon views will
open up on the left-hand side of the slopes of Zadní and Přední Divočák, as well as of the valley leading up to Nové Město pod Smrkem before them. The trail is lined with ancient beeches and massive cliffs as it descends to the Large Štolpich Valley and to the “Nad Ferdinando-vem” intersection. The rocky and wild scarps of Ořešník crowned with a cross will rise above your heads.From there, it is about half an hour uphill to the Large Štolpich Waterfall (vodopád Velkého Štolpichu). Take the legendary Štolpich Trail, finished in 1891, up to the second bridge. It was used to connect Ferdinadov with Smědava. The roar of the mountain stream with its many cascades and massive boulders in the river bed will form the backdrop for the next part of the trail.The red marked trail winds from the waterfall upwards to Ořešník. The cliff lookout has been accessible since 1898, when the Hejnice branch of the mountain asso-ciation had a steep staircase with a hand rail cut into the rock. The view of the surrounding hills and the Frýdlant area is magnificent.After the descent to Hejnice, you can end the trip with a tour of the Basilica of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary or of the exhibition hall located in the former Franciscan monastery. The railway station is about 10 minutes away. Otokar Simm
Through the Jizera forests to the Hejnice church
The Hejnice anniversaryHejnice will celebrate its 800th anniversary in 2011. The first mention of this pilgrimage town dates from 1211. There is a legend which is connected with this date. An old sieve maker was wandering through the region and looking for suitable wood for his sieves. Exhausted from his trek and his worries about his ill family, he lay on a rocky mound under a tree and went to sleep. There, he had a vision of the Virgin Mary who told him to go home and that his wife and child would be well. And this truly did happen, so he returned to the site and inserted a small carved statue into a hollow in the old linden tree as an expression of thanks. Other people heard of this miracle and started to go to the same site and to pray for this or that. In 1211, a small tabernacle was built, at which pilgrims from the wider environs began to gather. Over time, this became a church, a basilica and part of an adjacent monastery. And so it was that Hejnice was established 800 years ago.A number of anniversary celebrations have been prepared for the visitors and citizens of Hejnice this year. They will be divided into several individual events in the first half of the year and will culminate during the traditional Hejnice fair in the first weekend of July.Within the framework of the anniversary celebrations, you can look forward to a special concert in the basilica, an exhibition of photographs, archive materials and chronicles and special sports events in the first half of the year and we will also endeavour to secure the screening of film material which in some way concerns Hejnice. The full list and timetable of the celebrations is still under construction and we recommend that you check the town’s website at www.mestohejnice.cz and the posters put up throughout the region for the best information.The celebrations will culminate on Saturday the 2nd and Sunday the 3rd of July 2011. On those dates, you will be able to enjoy the traditional craft fair in the area of the small park in front of the church which will once again offer a wonderful oasis of peace and quiet. There will also be a special steam train which will travel along the local train line on the Saturday and thus offer an alternative form of transport to our event. The night sky on Saturday will shine with a magnificent fireworks display. There will be stands selling all kinds of produce running along the whole street from the fun fair to the basilica, just as there should be at a fair. The event will also include the sale of souvenirs pertaining to this year’s anniversary, including a memorial coin and other commemorative items for this year. J. Demčák
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Smržovka – Jiřetín pod Bukovou – Josefův Důl – Mariánskohorské Boudy – the Breached Dam (Protržená přehrada) – Jizerka – the Jizera Valley – Martinské Údolí – Kořenov, the railway station. A total of ca 30 km. A relatively demanding route with significant climbs and several difficult descents.
This cycle trip offers you an opportunity to visit several local museums. It begins in Smržovka (the Museum of Local History, Armoured Technology). Start at the T. G. Masaryk Square (náměstí T. G. Masaryka) and head along the secondary road in the direction of Horní Tanvald. You will pass under the railway viaduct (a technical monument) and then turn left onto a local road before you arrive at the River Kamenice. This will take you to Jiřetín pod Bukovou (the Area Museum). Continue through the Kamenice Valley along the road which leads through Albrechtice v Jizerských horách to Josefův Důl (the Museum of Local History). The glassmaking past of this region is visible in a number of places, but the two glassworks in Josefův Důl are now inactive. The Church of the Transformation of Our Lord dating from 1862–1865 is worth a visit; there is a memorial to the writer Gustav Leutelt, who was born and wrote there, nearby. Head to Mariánskohorské Boudy from Josefův Důl. The forest asphalt trail will initially lead you along the small Jedlová River, but it later turns right and begins to climb more steeply. The former pastoral and woodcutting enclave of Mariánskohorské Boudy has a history stretching back over more than three hundred years, but today it consists of just four cottages. You can then easily descend to the Breached Dam (Protržená přehrada) (a cultural monument, a learning trail). The embankment dam of the reservoir on the White Desná was breached in 1916. The next section of the route up to Jizerka is the most demanding; this entire section includes steep climbs and descents. You will reach the road in the Black Des-ná Valley and you should then head left before turning off it to the right shortly afterwards. This is followed by a relatively long climb ending at the ridge known as Vlašský hřebeň. From its peak, you will descend to a track known as the Promenade (Promenáda) and
then continue to Jizerka (the Museum of the Jizera Mountains). The final section of this cycle trip leads past Bukovec and then includes a long descent to the Jizera Valley. The railway viaduct arching over the river is also an interesting testament to the technical skills of our ancestors. You will reach the road in the settlement of Martinské Údolí and it will soon begin to ascend to the railway station in Kořenov (the Cog Railway Museum). You can then return to your starting point by train. It is also possible to take an easier route from Jizerka to Kořenov, if you go to Horní Polubný, from where you can descend to the railway station. Otokar Simm
A bicycle tour through the local history The museums of the Tanvald area » The Museum of Local History of Smržovka and the exhibition hall, nám. T. G. Masaryka 1, tel.: 483 369 325, www. smrzovka.cz, Wed 9:00 am–11:00 am and 1:00 pm–4:00 pm, Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 pm and 1:00 pm–4:00 pm, other times possible by telephone arrangement / The Museum is located in the attic of the Smržovka Château on the T. G. Masaryk Square. The exhibition consists of period items, photographs and maps loaned or given by local citizens or by friends of Smržovka. It depicts the historical development of the town, points out interesting places and structures and recalls the significant personalities of Smržovka. » The Museum of Armoured Technology, the former Lučany nad Nisou agricultural cooperative, at the border of the municipalities of Smržovka and Nová Ves, tel.: 602 370 575, [email protected], www.tankysmrzovka.webgarden.cz, II–VI, IX–XI, Sat–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm, VII–VIII, Tues–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm, the possibility of tank rides at the weekend by prior telephone arrangement, GPS: N 50° 43’ 33” E 15° 13’ 56” / The Museum is oriented towards armoured track vehicles and antiaircraft artillery. » The Josefův Důl Museum of Local History, Josefův Důl 210, in the building of the municipal library, tel. 483 381 110, 483 381 096, www.josefuvdul.cz, Thurs and Sat 10:00 am– 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm– 5:00 pm, adults: 20 CZK, children, students, pensioners and handicapped card holders: 10 CZK / The Museum recalls the significant personalities of the region, the traditions and
cultural heritage of the past and the area’s tradi-tional production (glassmaking, the textile industry and the timber industry): part of the museum is dedicated to the significant personalities of the municipality and the nearby region. » The DETOA Albrechtice s. r. o. Museum of Toy Production, Jiřetín pod Bukovou 6, tel.: 721 843 020, 483 356 322, [email protected], www.detoa.cz, I–XII, Mon–Fri 8:00 am –1:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am–12:00 pm (for groups of 7–15 people or for a minimum entry fee of 420 CZK), adults: 80 CZK, children: 60 CZK, new creative workshops: Mon–Fri 8:30 am–4:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am– 4:00 pm / Visitors can see the production of tradi-tional wooden toys from the processing of the raw timber through to the finished product. » The Schowanek Villa, the Museum of Local History and Natural Science, Jiřetín pod Buko-vou 73, tel.: 603 562 018, 483 381 687, [email protected], www.vila-schowanek.cz / An exhibition of natural animal and mineral displays established by the naturalist Dr. Vít Picek. An exhibition of the beginnings of skiing in the Jizera Mountains and an exhibition of wooden toys which is bound to the history of a company with a more than 100-year tradition of producing high quality wooden toys for the whole world. The company was successfully established and managed by Johan Schowanek. The museum is located in the industrialist’s former villa. » An exhibition – the Museum of Light Fortifications from 1937–38, Tesařov, Kořenov, under the Štěpánka lookout tower, tel.: 737 376 238 / A visit to the excavations for heavy buildings and the buildings of the light fortifications, including a historical exhibition in one of them. » The Tanvald – Kořenov – Harrachov Rack-and-Pinion Railway Museum, the Tanvald Railway Society, in the facilities of the Kořenov Railway Station, tel.: 724 820 126, [email protected], www.zubacka.cz, 2011 summer season: 28.5.–25.9., Mon–Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm, children, pensioners: 20 CZK, adults: 30 CZK / This museum’s exhibition focuses on the rack-and-pinion railway and it presents the uniqueness of this technical monument in a popular way. The exhibition has been newly expanded this season and projection facilities have been added.
In 1968, the Jizera Mountains were declared a protected nature reserve due to their unique flora and fauna. However, when the cloudless night falls over the local landscape, the Jizera Mountains unveil yet another treasure – the heavens strewn with stars. Up to 2000 stars and the beautiful silvery strip of the Milky Way are visible overhead in the open night sky at Orle, Jizerka or Rozdroże Izerskie. However, such a view is increasingly rare. More than half of all Europeans cannot see this night sky from their places of residence because of light pollution. In towns and cities, we can only see the brightest stars and it is only possible to see the Sun, the Moon or the planets in the solar system clearly. If we wish to view the most distant extremities of our galaxy, to see star clusters and nebulae and neighbouring gala-xies or even to look back billions of years into the history of the universe, we must find an area of sky which has not been polluted with light sources. And that is preci-sely what can be found in the Jizera Mountains, where an international “dark reservation” was declared in 2009 under the name of the Jizera Dark Sky Area (known by its Czech abbreviation “JOTO”). More information on this project can be found at www.izera-darksky.eu.
The Liberec Astronomers’ Club, a branch of the Czech Astronomical Society, is active at JOTO where it holds popularising and educational events for the public in cooperation with the Astronomical Institute of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic.
The following events have been planned for this year:
» 23. 7. – The St. Anne Glass Celebration at Jizerka – daytime viewing of the Sun (under clear weather conditions) with an explanation of the physical processes which are taking place at our nearest star will take place upon the occasion of this event.
» 6. 8. – The Night of Stars – a traditional event held at Jizerka by the Museum of the Jizera Mountains: under clear weather conditions, the viewing of the sky using astronomical telescopes.
» September – An Astronomical Day at Stog Izerski – lectures and viewings from the Polish side of the Jizera Mountains.
Entry is FREE to all of these events.
You can find more information about the activities of the Liberec Astronomers’ Club, viewing the heavens not only at JOTO, lectures and meetings of lovers of astronomy at www.udalosti.astronomy.cz. We also offer viewing programs for interested individuals and groups: see www.sundisk.eu – Astro-tourism in the Jizera Mountains.
The Jizera dark sky area and astro-tourism in the Jizera Mountains
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The reconstruction of the former rectory at the Church of St. Anne in Jablonec is currently underway. This historical building, which was home to the Scheybals from 1966, will become a new facility which will enrich the town’s cultural life.Josef Václav Scheybal was a significant Czech ethnographic artist. He and his wife were involved in heritage care and regional ethnography. They both created remarkable collections which they used when writing their specialist and popular educational books. An important source of learning for the Scheybals was their regular trips into the surrounding region, during which they documented the historical monuments and the transformations in the landscape. The newly cre-ated learning trail will take walkers to those interesting locations which the Scheybals visited most frequently.The first part of the trail which will be officially opened on 19th June of this year will consist of an enclosed circuit to the south of Jablonec. The route has been chosen so that the trail will be able to be expanded in future to include new circuits. Next year, the trail will be extended to Turnov and connected to sites where walkers will be able to view thematic exhibitions dedicated to the life and works of the Scheybals. The learning trail will contribute to the interconnection of the Jizera Mountains and the Bohemian Paradise and will help to make a number of interesting, but not so well known places in the environs of Jablonec nad Nisou accessible to visitors.The route of the first part of the learning trail will lead from Horní Dobrá Voda to Rychnov. It will
include a stop at the Rychnov Town Museum which is dedicated to the local painting traditions. From there, the trail will continue to Pelíkovice and to the Kopanina lookout tower via the ridge track. It will then turn back to the north, to Pulečný.The learning trail will consist of several stops at the sites of historical monuments, points of natural interest or other landmarks. There will be information stands with textual and pictorial panels at the sites. The texts will inform visitors of the past and present of each site. The panels will also include documentational drawings by J. V. Scheybal and excerpts from selected national history texts by Jana Scheybal. There will also be a schematic map of the trail showing all of the individual stations.Printed materials will be prepared for everybody who decides to follow in the footsteps of the Scheybals and to discover the historical and natural beauty of the environs of Jablonec. These materials will simplify the visitors’ orientation on the trail and provide all of the necessary information. It will be possible to complete the learning trail on foot or by bicycle. It will be easily accessible for people of all age categories, including families with children and senor citizens.The author of the learning trail is Jan Strnad and thanks to the financial support from the Jizera Mountains Tourist Region it has been realised by the Jablonec Information and Cultural Centre with contributions from the town of Rychnov u Jablonce nad Nisou, the municipalities of Pulečný and Frýdštejn and the MY Town Gallery in Jablonec nad Nisou. www.jablonec.com
The Jana and Josef V. Scheybal Learning Trail
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The mysterious Kittel MuseumThe museum houses magic books, a secret den and an exhibition of folk medicine. A new feature this year is an exhibition of prehistoric axes from Kittelovsko.
Few figures are so entwined in so many myths and le-gends as Jan Josef Antonín Eleazar Kittel (1704–1783), a famous doctor and healer from the area between the Jizera Mountains and the Giant Mountains. He was an excellent healer, received patients from as far away as Vienna or Prague and cared for the local aristocracy and the poor mountain folk alike. Emperor Joseph II personally visited him at his home. His medical successes were so great that people in Bohemia would say “not even Kittel can help” upon a person’s death. He not only used his personal funds to build his enormous house called the “Burk”, but also the adjacent church, school and rectory. His contemporaries were unable to account for Kittel’s medical successes, wealth and fame in any other way than by saying that he had sold his soul to the Devil.If you wish to learn more about Dr Kittel, visit the Kittel Museum. It is located in the municipality of Krásná--Pěnčín, about 5 km to the south east of Jablonec nad Nisou. It has been established in house no. 11 which stands between the “Burk” and St. Joseph’s Church. The museum’s interactive exhibition not only focuses on the life and healing of the famous Dr. Kittel, but also on the history of Kittelovsko and folk healing. The exhibition’s greatest attractions include, for example, Kittel’s alchemy workshop or the replica of the so--called “Smržovka grimoire”, a book of magic ascribed to Kittel. Nature lovers can tour the garden of healing herbs which is located in front of the museum. A new feature this season will be an independent exhibition of stone axes from the Stone Age. They were excavated and made in 5500 BC at sites less than one
kilometre from the building of the Kittel Museum. At that time, the local axes were a significant trading article in all of Central Europe and archaeologists have found them in such distant places as the Rhine, Northern Italy or South Moravia.
The Kittel Museum Krásná no. 11468 21 Pěnčín, the District of Jablonec n. N.tel.: 483 305 143, 602 175 116www.kittel.czGPS: N 50° 41‘ 41“ E 15° 12‘ 53“V, VI, IX, Sat–SunVII–VIII, Mon–Sun
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The former glassworks trailHarrachov, the railway station – the border crossing – Orle – the bridge on the Jizera, the border crossing – Jizerka – the Jizera Valley – the Hope Valley (Údolí Naděje) – Harrachov, the railway station. Total: 19 km.The trip will take you through the Czech-Polish border area and will pass through three settlements whose for-mer development was associated with the production of glass. The starting point is the Harrachov railway station, from which you will continue upwards to the border crossing. There, you can either head to the right on the green marked track or to the left on the unmarked track. In both cases, you will come to the Orle settlement after approximately 1.5 hours. A glassworks operated there from 1754 to 1888. Its site is now marked and a wooden statue of a glassworker stands next to it on a stone base. At present, however, Orle is a tourist destination. Tourists flock there in summer and winter from the entire tri-nation border region. A new feature in Orle from last year is a model of the solar system. Stones representing the individual planets have been set along the way to Velká Jizera and their distances are to scale. Continue from Orle around the distinctive cliff of Granicznik to the border bridge on the Jizera and you
will then come to the first cottages in Jizerka. Glass was also made there in the past. The first glassworks was built in 1828–29 and the second in 1867. Even though the glassmaking prosperity ended there at the beginning of the 20th century, the so-called new glassworks still remains there today. Nowadays, it houses a guesthouse. When visiting Jizerka, you should be sure to visit to the small Museum of the Jizera Mountains. The next part of the trip will take you along the red marked track around Mount Bukovec, from where the track descends to the Jizera Valley. It is possible to en-liven this relatively featureless section with a swim in the Jizera which flows from the left beneath the track. The railway viaduct, under which is the signpost which will guide you to the seclusion of the Hope Valley (Údolí Naděje), is an interesting technical monument. Glass was also made and melted there between 1796 and 1884. The territory on the left-hand bank of the Jizera was part of Poland from 1945 to 1958. An international treaty on an exchange of land enabled the operation of the railway line up to the Harrachov railway station. It is about a 30 minute ascent to it from the Hope Valley (Údolí Naděje). Otokar Simm
The glassmaking tourOn the trail of the glassworksBedřichov – Nová Louka – the Blatný fishpond – Kristiánov – the Josefův Důl fishpond – Hrabětice – Janov nad Nisou. Total: ca 15 kmStart at the terminal bus stop in Bedřichov and head along the yellow marked track to Nová Louka. Before you get there, you can visit the site of a glassworks which was in operation for over two hundred years from 1598. An archaeological dig was realised there at the beginning of this century and it managed to mark out the site of the glassworks. On the next part of the track, you will soon reach a monument to the mountaineers who died in the Peruvian Andes under an enormous avalanche in 1970. Most of them came from our area and the monument to them was unveiled in 2010. The forest tracks will then take you to Nová Louka. As the glassworks required huge amounts of wood for their operations, they moved into the mountains in or-der to be close to this resource. And so there was also a glassworks there. It was built by the Bedřichov master glassmaker Johann J. Kittel in 1756 and it remained in operation until 1817. The master glassmaker’s house built in 1797 has been preserved and it is now a popular “little château” known as the Šámal Chalet (Šámalova chata).
Take the blue marked track from Nová Louka to Kristiánov. After less than one kilometre, you will pass the picturesque Blatný Fishpond, where the manorial sawmill operated from 1780, and then the Grouse Stone (Tetřeví kámen) with a crucifix at the top of a slight climb. You then soon come to the best known glassmaking settlement. The Kristiánov glassworks was built in 1775. The Monument to Glassmaking in the Jizera Mountains and the small cemetery of the former inhabitants are located there as a remnant of those times.Take the yellow marked track from Kristiánov to the Josefův Důl reservoir and on to Hrabětice (a bus servi-ce). From there, you can descend along the relatively unfrequented road through Malý Semerink to Janov nad Nisou. This municipality also owes its development to the glass industry and the Vitrum glassworks still functions there today.
In search of glittering beauty » The glassmaking monument in the Jizera Mountains – Kristiánov, tel.: 771 416 326, [email protected], www.msb-jablonec.cz, VI–IX, Mon–Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm, 20 CZK / The monu-ment is part of the Museum of Glass and Costume Jewellery, from which is it approximately 14 km distant. It is one of the highest located museums in the Czech Republic. Nowadays, the last structure of the former significant glassmaking settlement of Kristiánov, Liščí bouda (the former glass-makers’ pub), recalls the recent past of the defunct glassworks of the Jizera Mountains established by the well-known Riedel family in 1775. There is an exhibition there entitled Kristiánov – the Key to the Heart of the Jizera Mountains, where you will be able to become acquainted with the history of the place and the glassmaking production. There is a model of the glassmaking settlement on display there. The former settlement also includes a small cemetery with the remains of the glassworks’ owners. The Marian glass fair is held there every year on the first Saturday in September. » Bedřichov – the archaeological area of the former glassworks, the Bedřichov Information Centre 218, tel.: 483 380 034, infocentrum@ bedrichov.cz, www.bedrichov.cz / Freely accessible, no tours – the remains of the circumferential walls, the glassmaking furnaces and the glassmaking infrastructure, there are information signs in the area – the history of the glassworks with drawings and photographic documentation. » The Šámal Chalet at Nová Louka, Bedřichov 48, tel.: 483 713 671 / In the mid 18th century, a glassworks was built on the site, including the so-called Manor House which was the seat of the glassworks’ owner. After the closure of the glass-works after approximately 100 years of operations, the Manor House was converted into a hunting lodge, the appearance of which has been pre-served. At present, it is used as a guesthouse and a restaurant and it is a popular and traditional destination for hikers, cyclists and skiers due to its position in the heart of the Jizera Mountains.
» The Museum of the Jizera Mountains, Kořenov, the Jizerka settlement, tel.: 723 519 290, [email protected], www.csopjizerka.cz, V–X, Sat–Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm, adults: 35 CZK, pensioners: 30 CZK, children: 20 CZK, families: 70 CZK / You will find the Museum in the middle of the Jizera Mountains in the Jizerka settlement.
The Jizerka Settlement – the highest located municipality and the most beautiful corner of the mountains. The settlement consists of around twenty buildings (the Manor House, the Pyramid, the Glassworks, the Old Sawmill, the Customs House, the Old School – the Museum of the Jizera Mountains and so on). The connection with civilisation is secured by means of a main-tained mountain road. The dominant feature of Jizerka is the highest basalt volcanic peak in Central Europe, the mountain known as Buko-vec (1,005 m above sea level). It includes a nature reserve and a learning trail passes over it (and through all of Jizerka). A stream of the same name flows through Jizerka, as does the Sapphire Stream which once held deposits of precious stones (sapphires, rubies, chalcedonies, topazes, etc.). You will learn much about the history and natural resources of the Jizerka settlement and the Jizera Mountains from a visit to the museum located in the Old School. You can continue from Jizerka to the Jizerka Peat Bog nature reserve or across the Orle border crossing to the Polish part of the Jizera Mountains. » The Glass Museum is part of Novosad & syn Harrachov s.r.o. Czech Republic Glassworks and
Mini-Brewery, tel.: 481 528 141, turistik@ sklarnaharrachov.cz, www.sklarnaharrachov.cz, the Glass Museum: I–XII, Mon–Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm, excursions through the glassworks operations are possible: I–XII, Mon–Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm / The glassworks is the oldest functioning glass-works in the Czech Republic. It was established before 1712 in the Jilemnice estate of the Counts of Harrach. The traditional production methods have been preserved there. The excursion in-cludes a unique 100-year-old glass cutting plant which is driven by transmissions and a water turbine. Everything is in almost its original form and fully functional. In 2002, a mini-brewery and restaurant were added to the glassworks facility with a view of the glassworks hall with its furnaces. Visitors can thus watch the glasswork-ers while they are at work. The museum consists of a historically and technologically comprehen-sive collection of historical glass.
Enjoy the glassmaking celebrations in the Jizera Mountains:
» 23.7. the St. Anne’s Glass Celebrations at Jizerka, www.dudovi.cz‚ www.jizerkypro-vas.cz / A extensive accompanying program, a ball, traditional production and sales stands, shuttle transport from Kořenov, public viewings of the Sun (under good weather conditions) with an explanation of the physical events which are taking place at our nearest star. » 3. 9. The Marian Glass Fair at Kris-tiánov, www.msb jablonec.cz / A stylised accompanying program
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Excursions to glassworks without advance reservations
» Kortan – glass, costume jewellery, Železný Brod, Železná 103, tel.: 483 390 086, [email protected], www.kortanglass.com, I–XII, Mon–Fri 9:00 am–5:00 pm, VII–VIII, Sat 9:00 am–5:00 pm, free entry, GPS: N 50° 38´ 40,2” E 15° 15´21,79” / Free presentations of production using a glass burner and the option of making your own necklace from purchased materials to your own design. The sale of hand-made glass lamp beads, fi gures and other souvenirs. » The Granát Gallery – the Visitors’ Centre, Turnov, nám. Českého ráje 4, tel.: 481 325 989, [email protected], www.granat.eu, I–XII, Mon–Fri 9:00 am–12:00 pm, 1:00 pm–5:00 pm / A per-manent exhibition of Czech garnet jewellery – the history of Czech garnet extraction and processing and of the production of traditional garnet jewellery at Granát, d.u.v. Turnov. Practical demonstrations of garnet cutting and the production of garnet jewellery in the workshop. An exhibition of garnet jewellery from 1953 to the present. » DT GLASS s. r. o., Železný Brod, Masarykova 4 (entry from Obránců Míru Street), tel.: 483 389 819, 724 046 522, [email protected], www.dtglass.cz, I–XII, Mon–Fri 10:00 am–11:30 am, 12:00 pm–4:30 pm, free of charge, GPS: N 50° 38’ 31.631’’ E 15° 15’ 18.011” / A company shop, the production of blown glass using a glass burner, the production of borosilicate tubes and rods of the Czech SIMAX brand and a German brand. » Rautis, a. s., Poniklá 151, tel.: 483 300 036, [email protected], www.rautis.cz, I–XII, Mon–Sun 9:00 am,
11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm / A guided tour of the production of Christmas decorations and hollow beads, the option of making your own product with assistance in the creative workshop (9:00 am–5:00 pm), a company shop. » The Novosad & syn Harrachov s.r.o. Czech Republic Glassworks and Mini-Brewery, tel.: 481 528 141, [email protected], www.sklarnaharrachov.cz, I–XII, Mon–Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm / See page 17. » The Pěnčín Excursion Area – Fipobex (Výletní areál Pěnčín – Fipobex), Pěnčín 60, tel.: 483 368 468, exkurze@fi pobex.cz, www.vapen.cz, V–IX, Mon–Fri 9:00 am–3:00 pm (every hour on the hour), Sat, Sun info at www.vapen.cz, X–IV, Mon–Fri 9:00 am–12:00 pm, Sat, Sun info at www.vapen.cz / The production of cut beads, a bead shop, a goat and sheep farm, a cheese factory, an agri-cultural museum, a bead workshop: Mon–Fri 9:00 am–4:00 pm, Sat, Sun info at www.vapen.cz
Excursions to glassworks by telephone arrangement
» AAC s. r. o., Železný Brod, Jirchářská 50, tel.: 483 391 633, [email protected], www.aac-bizuterie.eu, I–XII, Mon–Fri 9:00 am–5:00 pm, children aged 6–15: 20 CZK, above 15: 40 CZK / The production and sale of lamp beads and costume jewellery made from them, the option of making your own beads using a glass burner. » Atlas – Květoslava Konopková, Zásada 305, tel.: 483 385 402, [email protected], www.atlas.euroregin.cz / Bead costume jewellery for eveningwear, embroidered handbags, black and glass costume jewellery, Christmas decorations. » Atelier Kamila, Turnov, Rohliny 39, tel.: 481 313 197, 777 937 484, [email protected], www.parsi-glass.cz / Glass fi gures, lamp beads, Christmas decorations, jewellery, glass fl owers. » Blažek – Glass Beads s. r. o., Železný Brod, Loužnice 37, tel.: 602 144 596, 483 385 151, [email protected], www.blazekglassbeads.com / The warm pressing of glass beads. » Bursa – hand glass production, Železný Brod, Železná 98, tel.: 602 214 077, [email protected],
www.bursa.cz-online.com / Decorative, blown, glued, sandblasted, painted and technical glass, production to order (wine, champagne and shot glasses, home distilleries, bottles, acupressure fl asks, etc.). » Dekor speciál – Jaroslav Brynda & Petr Šikola, Desná v Jiz. h., Krkonošská 753, tel.: 777 709 050, 777 709 060, [email protected], [email protected], www.dekor-glass.cz / Glass processed over a fl ame. The production of decorative glass, vases, candleholders, oil lamps, etc., the sale of products in the company shop, l–Xll, Mon–Fri 1:00 pm–5:00 pm, Sat 8:00 am–12:00 pm. » Detesk s. r. o., Železný Brod, Příkrá 401, tel.: 483 390 530, [email protected], www.detesk.cz, excursions by telephone arrangement for at least 4 people, Mon–Fri 8:30 am–1:00 pm / Blown decora-tive and technical glass. » Dostál Josef, Držkov 240, tel.: 483 385 615, 777 339 585, [email protected], www.dona-glass.cz / Hand painted decorative glass. » Glass Beads, s. r. o., Železný Brod, Pelechov 59, tel.: 483 390 228, 724 034 299, [email protected], www.glass-beads.cz, www.koralky-glass4U.cz / Pressed glass, glass costume jewellery, imitation pearls, pressed beads, lamp beads and cut beads, fi re polished beads. » K + K GLAS, Jablonec n. N., Jižní 251, tel.: 483 302 222, 483 302 151, 604 467 908, [email protected], www.kkglas.euroregin.cz / Christmas decorations, technical and decorative glass. » Lindner Manfred, Jablonec n. N., Jahodová 212, tel.: 483 302 135, [email protected], www.lindner-sperky.cz / Soldered costume jewel-lery, jewellery, natural stones. » Pesničák – glass workshop, Josefův Důl, tel.: 483 707 375, 723 436 900, www.glass-pesni-cak.cz / Cutting, advertising sandblasting, fl acons.
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12th January, 17th June – 25th September 2011
The project of the JABLONEC 2011 International Triennial: Clothing and Accessories is a free continu-ation of the international glass and costume jewel-lery exhibitions which were held in the Jablonec
exhibition centre in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, of the exhibitions of clothing and accessories which were held in the museum in 1998, 2000 and 2005 and of the fi rst year of the JABLONEC 2008 Inter-national Triennial: Clothing and Accessories. This year will be attended by 29 leading designers and costume jewellery companies and 13 applied arts and specialist schools from all over the republic.By means of this event, the museum endeavours to contribute to the preservation of the costume jewellery tradition in the Jablonec area. The museum brings together the costume jewellery, glass and clothing industries and professional clothing and costume jewellery designers and student designers in teamwork so that clothing is created with costume jewellery as an integral part. An important goal of the museum is the inclusion of students at specialist and craft schools in the process of fashion design and the presentation of the cultural heritage of the Czech Republic.
The following events will take place or have already taken place within the framework of the JABLONEC 2011 International Triennial:
» The JABLONEC 2011 fashion show (12th January 2011)
» The CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES exhibition with the theme “the adornment of man from prehis-tory to the present” (17th June – 25th September 2011)
» The CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES exhibition (16th – 24th July 2011)
» The costume jewellery fair (16th – 24th July 2011)
» The baptism of the JABLONEC EXHIBITIONS publication (21st July 2011)
» A seminar (19th September 2011)
THE JABLONEC 2011 INTERNATIONAL TRIENNIAL: Clothing and Accessories
The Museum of Glass and Costume Jewellery in Jablonec nad Nisou U Muzea 398/4, 466 01 Jablonec nad Nisou tel.: +420 483 369 011 fax: +420 483 369 012 e-mail: [email protected], www.msb-jablonec.cz
Excursions
» Preisler Michal, Jablonec n. N., V. Nezvala 7 a, tel.: 483 316 208, 606 913 586, [email protected], www.preisler.ic.cz / Drawn figures. » Sdružení J. Podzimek – M. Podzimková, Jablonec n. N., Dlouhá 24, tel.: 483 313 551, [email protected], www.popco.cz / Costume jewellery, antique jewellery, buttons, flacons, badges. » Glassworks – Rudolf Baňas, Rádlo 256, tel.: 483 388 336, 731 118 759, [email protected], www.banasglass.com / The production of coloured glass blocks, pressing, manual kiln produc-tion, order samples. » Glass Studio – Ladislav Oliva, Železný Brod, Hrubá Horka 90, tel.: 483 389 443, 604 441 960, [email protected], www.sklo-oliva.czweb.org / Glass jewellery, drawn statues, mosaics. » Sobotka Karel, Železný Brod, Těpeře 64, tel.: 606 127 236, [email protected], www.sklenene-foukane-figurky.cz / A demonstra-tion of the production of blown figures made using a burner.
» SPIDER GLASS, Frýdlant, Heřmanice 7, tel.: 482 317 122, [email protected], www.spiderglass.cz / Glass production, interior orders, special products made of flat glass: it is possi-ble organise expert excursions throughout the entire operations all week by prior arrangement. » The Secondary School of Crafts and Services, Jablonec n. N., Smetanova 66, tel.: 483 443 111, 724 121 937, [email protected], www.sosjbc.cz, I–VI, IX–XII / Figures, costume jewellery, cut and technical glass, Christmas decorations, ceramics.
» The Glass Applied Arts Secondary School, Železný Brod, Smetanovo zátiší 470, tel.: 483 346 162, [email protected], www.supss.cz, IX/2010–VI/2011, Mon–Fri, adults: 30 CZK, students: 15 CZK / The exhibition and sale of students’ work. Blown, engraved, cut and painted glass, stained glass, figures and costume jewellery. » The Glass Applied Arts Secondary School, Kamenický Šenov, Havlíčkova 57, tel.: 487 764 965, [email protected], www.czech-glass-school.com, the
gallery and school shop: Mon–Fri 7.00 am–2:30 pm, tel.: 739 633 703 / Engraved, cut and painted glass, products from the Light Fitting Design Depart-ment, a gallery of historical glass. » Suit jewellery, s. r. o., Jablonec n. N., U Srnčího dolu 11, tel.: 483 306 353, [email protected], www.suitjewellery.cz / Cast costume jewellery, buttons, badges, coins, metal fittings. » SKLOSIMAX candleholders – decorative glass, Zásada 345, tel.: 777 559 338, [email protected], www.sklo.kvalitne.cz, www.vesela-svetylka.cz / Blown, painted glass, glass flowers, Christmas decorations. » Šavrdová Jana, Železný Brod, Stavbařů 315, tel.: 602 479 598, [email protected] / A demonstration of the production of glass flowers and figures.
» ŠENÝR, Jablonec n. N., Pasířská 40, tel.: 483 711 158, 732 912 658, [email protected], www.senyr.cz / A demonstration of soft soldering.
» Veseloušová Věra – engraved glass, Železný Brod, Chvalíkovická 719, tel.: 608 935 700, [email protected], www.glass.cz/veselous » Vitrum – the Janov glassworks, Janov n. N. 49, tel.: 483 369 999, [email protected], www.vitrum-sj.cz / Pressed, blown and technical glass. » Yani, Zásada 162, tel.: 483 385 170, [email protected], www.yani.cz, GPS: N 50° 41’ 49.158” E 15° 16’ 4.945” / Hand production and the sale of glass costume jewellery made of cut and pressed beads, imitation pearls and rocailles.
Poland
» The forest glassworks – Leśna Huta, Szklar-ska Poręba, ul. Kołłątaja 2, tel.: +48 75 717 23 03, www.lesnahuta.pl, I–XII, Mon–Sun 10:00 am–6:00 pm, adults: 4 PLN, children: 2 PLN / Demonstrations of hand glass production.
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REGIONAL PRODUCTS FROM THE JIZERA MOUNTAINSor why you should look for local produce ….Welcome to Northern Bohemia, to the Jizera Mountains and to a region full of natural beauty and skilled people.If you are looking for an original gift and a high-quality product at the same time, be sure to look for the Regional Product of the Jizera Mountains logo. This logo will lead you to high-quality products which have been produced in an environmentally friendly manner, are of local origin, use predominantly natural raw products, are mostly handmade and are associated with local traditions. Only those products which have fulfilled the aforementioned criteria have been given a certificate enabling the producer to use the new regional brand and thus to represent the area of the Jizera Mountains.The brand was established at the turn of 2010 when the certification committee approved the first 24 products. They include foodstuffs (dairy products, meat, drinks) and craft products (ceramics, glass, jewellery, wooden toys, textile products and so on). If you wish to become acquainted with the individual products and to gain more information and contacts, visit the website at www.jizerske-vyrobky.cz. A summary of the certificated products and their producers can be found in a printed catalogue which is available at the tourist information centres
in the area. You will certainly also come across the products at local traditional markets, fetes and fairs or at specialised shops. Any traditional and conscientiously performed craft bears the spirit of its region and thus helps to create its uniqueness. As such, these crafts deserve our support.
A competition for you:If you come across a producer or product bearing the Regional Product of the Jizera Mountains logo during a trip, a walk or a holiday in the Jizera Mountains, take a photo with them and send it to us at [email protected] with a note of when and where it was taken. Don’t forget to include your postal address! We will publish the photos on the aforementioned website and all of the participants will be rewarded with a small prize from the local producers.
We hope you have a pleasant time getting to know this exceptional landscape and the enterprising people who live here.
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The Statutory City of Liberec invites you to visit an exhibition of the “Liberec Underground” dedicated to the history and the present of civil defence. Visitors can view the largest Liberec civil defence bunker known as “the Luxemburg Bunker, including its original interior fittings (for example, a fully functional machine room and filtration-ventilation equipment), and recall a time when civil defence was part of everyday life. Visitors will also find a lot of information about the Liberec underground on twenty large panels at the exhibition. The texts were written by Ivan Rous, a well-known expert on the Liberec underground and author of a book by the same name. There are also other period documents and exhibits related to civil defence on display.
New opening times in summer! VI–IX, every Wednesday, tours at 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm and 4:00 pm
Place: the “Luxemburg” civil defence bunker, main entrance (GPS: N 50° 46’ 8.908” E 15° 3’ 19.841”)
Exhibition opening hours: I–XII, every first Saturday in the month, 9:00 am–5:30 pm, tours begin at: 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm and 4:00 pm.
Reservations are necessary for the Satur-day tours – call 485 243 149 or send an email to [email protected]. The maximum capacity is 30 people per tour: the tour lasts 70–90 minutes
Entrance fees: adults: 50 CZK, senior citizens over 70, children aged 5–15, invalidity benefit cardhold-ers and students aged up to 26: 30 CZK
The Liberec Underground
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The legacy of Ferdinand Porsche, one of the most significant designers the automobile industry has ever known, has now received a dignified exhibi-tion worthy of a man of his calibre. A permanent exhibition dedicated to the life and works of this famous native son of Vratislavice was opened on 10th October. This attractive commemorative exhibition offers multimedia presentations of the milestones in the life of Ferdinand Porsche, but also an absorbing view of the history of the brand which he established. Car lovers will thus be able to acquaint themselves with his projects for the auto-mobile industry which he is firmly associated with in the public consciousness thanks to his legendary “beetle” (VW) and the Porsche brand of vehicles. The memorial includes exhibitions of exclusive models of Porsche vehicles. It is possible to tour the exhibitions with an expert guide and not only in Czech, but also in German and in English. The arrangement of private tours of the memorial for groups is also possible.
How many fans are aware of the fact that the legendary Professor Ferdinand Porsche was born in Bohemia, spent his youth here and bore our citizenship until the age of 59. Ferdinand Porsche certainly deserves to have more known about him in his native land. Without his love of technology the world would have been deprived of wonderful works of art and amazing inventions and so all car lovers are invited to the Ferdinand Porsche Memorial at the VRATISLAVICE 101010 Cultural Centre which exudes the sweet smell of speed and luxury.
The Ferdinand Porsche Memorial in Vratislavice nad Nisou
Ferdinand Porsche – a man who still inspires people today
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WATER FACILITIES
» The Hejnice outdoor swimming pool and camp, tel.: 482 322 356, 607 217 490, www.mestohejnice.cz, GPS: N 50 52´ 23” E 15 11´ 21” / 1 km from the centre, refreshments, toilets, showers. » The Frýdštejn outdoor swimming pool, tel.: 739 553 513, 20. 6.–31. 8., 9:00 am–9:00 pm » The Hodkovice nad Mohelkou outdoor swimming pool, tel.: 485 237 077 » The Chrastava outdoor swimming pool, tel.: 606 216 558, VI–VIII, 10:00 am–7:00 pm » The Lučany n. N. outdoor swimming pool, tel.: 483 300 023, VI–IX, 9:00 am–10:00 pm, www.lucany.cz » The Tanvald outdoor swimming pool, Česká ul., 483 369 670 – the information centre, www.tanvald.cz, VI–VIII, 10:00 am–6:00 pm, adults: 40 CZK, children: 20 CZK. » The Sluníčko outdoor swimming pool, Vratislavice n. N., Dřevařská 308, tel.: 482 725 580, www.koupalisteslunicko.cz, VI–VIII, Sun–Thurs 9:00 am–7:00 pm, Fri, Sat 9:00 am–8:00 pm, GPS: N 50° 44’ 43.95” E 15° 06’ 06.78” / A restaurant, beach volleyball. » The Vápenka outdoor swimming pool, Liberec, Ještědská 555/22, tel.: 482 771 466, www.koupaliste-liberec.cz, VI–VIII, Mon–Sun 10:00 am –6:30 pm, GPS: N 50° 45’ 18.81” E 15° 02’ 22.70” / A first aid officer, refreshments, toilets, showers, a children’s paddling pool for toddlers, new climbing frames, entry only in classic swimming costumes. » The Železný Brod municipal outdoor swim-ming pool, tel.: 721 365 964, VII–VIII, adults: 50 CZK, children: 30 CZK / A water slide, restaurant. » The Peklo u Raspenavy settlement, the Peklo Fishpond / The water is permanently discoloured by the remainder of unextracted peat. For those coming on foot, the best starting point is the Lužec pod Smrkem train stop. » The Bedřichov Reservoir, on the Černá Nisa River, GPS: N 50° 49’ 12.09” E 15° 08’ 10.85” / 4 km from the central car park in Bedřichov. » The Fojtka Reservoir, http://oldrichov.czweb.org/obec/krajina/koupani.htm, GPS: N 50° 49’ 34.85” E 15° 03’ 28.14” / It lies between the municipalities of Mníšek u Liberce and Fojtka.
» The Harcov Reservoir, Liberec, GPS: N 50° 46’ 15.44” E 15° 4’ 33.96” » The Mlýnice Reservoir, http://oldrichov.czweb.org/obec/krajina/koupani.htm, GPS: N 50° 50’ 31.48” E 15° 01’ 46.56” / You will find it at the start of Nová Ves. » The Mšeno reservoir – the Jablonec reservoir, GPS: N 50° 44’ 10.15” E 15° 10’ 22.55” / Swimming, refreshments, cycle trails, in-line skating, a children’s playground, beach volleyball, near the town sports hall, the swimming pool and the Břízky sports facility, ca 10 minutes walk from the centre of the town, www.jablonec.com. » The Bedřichov natural outdoor swimming pool, on the Bílá Nisa River, near the central car park in Bedřichov, www.bedrichov.cz » The Harrachov natural outdoor swimming pool » The Nové Město pod Smrkem natural outdoor swimming pool, www.volny.cz/nmps.sport.relax, GPS: N 50° 55’ 35.92” E 15° 14’ 24.49” / Accommodation in huts, refreshments and paddle boat hire during the season. » The Smědá Recreational Facility, Raspe-nava, tel.: 721 510 465, www.raspenava.cz, VI–VIII, Mon–Sun 10:00 am–7:00 pm / Sports facilities, catering, accommodation. » The Šolcův Fishpond, Raspenava – it is located slightly behind Raspenava on the road in the direc-tion of Oldřichov and Liberec, the swimming is not organised there. » The Kristýna Reservoir, Hrádek n. N., recep-tion tel.: 485 140 091, GPS: N 50° 51’ 37.06” E 14° 49’ 29.75” / Swimming in a flooded quarry, sandy beaches, a camping ground. » Žlutá plovárna, Železný Brod, Malá Skála – swimming in the Jizera River, www.zlutaplovarna.cz, GPS: N 50° 38’ 28.478” E 15° 11’ 36.509” / A sports recreation centre, bicycle hire, boat hire, boats, a rope centre, a clay court, a beach volley ball court, a children’s corner, etc.
The “Souš” and “Josefův Důl” reservoirs are used as sources of drinking water and it is therefore not possible to swim in them!You can monitor the water quality at www.khslbc.cz
Outdoor swimming pools, reservoirs Indoor swimming pools » The Aquapark – Centrum Babylon Liberec, Nitranská 1, tel.: 485 249 202, touristservice@ centrumbabylon.cz, www.centrumbabylon.cz, Mon–Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm, Fri 10:00 am–11:00 pm, GPS: N 50°45’ 32’’, E 15° 03’ 08’’ / A number of swimming pools with whirlpools, waterfalls, cascades and water slides for children, relaxation in romantic caves. The sun terrace is open in the summer months.
» The swimming pool, Liberec, Tržní nám. 1338, tel.: 485 103 010, [email protected], www.bazen-info.cz, Mon–Fri 9:00 am–9:45 pm, Sat 9:00 am–8:45 pm, Sun 9:00 am–6:45 pm / A recreational and relaxation centre with a range of services (for example, a 150 m long covered water slide). » The swimming pool, Jablonec n. N., Sv. Čecha 4204, tel.: 483 319 328, www.bazenjbc.cz, Mon 1:00 pm–9:30 pm, Tues–Fri 8:00 am–9:30 pm, Sat 10:00 am–9:30 pm, Sun and public holidays 10:00 am–8:00 pm / A 25 m swimming pool, a children’s swimming pool, a wild river, waves, an 88 m water slide, a 56 m turbo water slide, whirlpools, steam rooms, a sauna, massages, a solarium, the option of refreshments, wheelchair access. The Summer Meadow is also open in the summer months (VI–VIII, Mon–Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm in good weather). » The Tanvald Grammar School swimming pool, Školní 305, tel.: 483 394 333, Wed–Fri 4:00 pm –7:00 pm, Sat 8:00 am–12:00 pm for the public, other days by arrangement, VII–VIII closed! » The Sports and Relaxation Centre, Nové Město pod Smrkem, Ludvíkovská 38 (the art nouveau building of the former Town Spa), tel.: 776 098 911,
www.nmps.cz, VI–VIII closed / A 6 x 12 m swimming pool, a whirlpool, a sauna, massages by arrangement, aqua aerobics. » The Lázně Libverda physiotherapy pool, LÁZNĚ LIBVERDA, a. s., in the colonnade, Lázně Lib-verda 82, tel.: 482 368 111, [email protected], www.lazne-libverda.cz
PolandŚWIERADÓW-ZDRÓJ
» Dom Kuracyjny BERLINER, ul. Piłsudskiego 8, tel.:+48 75 78 16 260, I–XII, Mon–Sun 8:00 am –12:00 pm and 2:00 pm–8:00 pm, 15 PLN without limit. » Dom Kuracyjny Leo, ul. Orzeszkowej 8, tel.: +48 75 78 20 800, I–XII, Mon–Sun 10:00 am –10:00 pm, 10 PLN/hour » The Magnolia Recreation Centre, ul. Zdrojowa 9, tel.: +48 75 78 16 278, I–XII, Mon–Sun 10:00 am –5:00 pm, 10 PLN/hour » Hotel Malachit, ul. Kościuszki, tel.: +48 75 78 16 732, I–XII, Mon–Sun 8:00 am –1:00 pm, 10 PLN/hour » Dom Uzdrowiskowy Ewa, ul. Spadzista 2, tel.: +48 75 78 40 500, Mon–Sun 7:00 am–10:00 pm » Hotel Malinowy Dwór, ul. Długa 10, tel.: +48 75 738 10 00, Mon–Sun 10:30 am–4:00 am and 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
SZKLARSKA PORĘBA » CRR Krus, ul. Kopernika 14, tel.: +48 75 717 30 01, www.crrkrus.pl, Mon–Sat 2:00 pm–9:00 pm, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm » Hotel Bornit, ul Mickiewicza 21, tel.: +48 75 64 72 503, www.bornit-interferie.pl, Mon–Sun 8:00 am–12:00 pm and 3:00 pm–9:00 pm » Hotel LAS, Piechowice, ul. Turystyczna 8, tel.: +48 75 717 52 52, Mon–Sun 7:00 am–10:00 pm » Hotel Sasanka, ul. Słowackiego 4, tel.: +48 75 752 80 00, Mon–Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm » The MSWiA OLIMP Centre, ul. 1 Maja 62, tel.: +48 75 717 23 42
One of the anniversaries of the Mšeno Reservoir, also known as the Jablonec Reservoir, falls during this year. The reservoir has been called the jewel of Jablonec nad Nisou and it greatly contributes to the pleasantness of the Jablonec way of life. The reservoir was not built as a recreational reservoir, but as part of the anti-flooding measures in the Jizera Mountains which were established as a reaction to the catastrophic floods of 1897. The construction of the system of reservoirs was undertaken by the Water Cooperative for the Regulation of Waterways and the Construction of Reservoirs in the Lusatian Nisa Catchment Area. Prof. Dr. Otto Intze of Aachen, a specialist in hydraulic structures, designed the system of valley reservoirs which were built in the Jablonec and Liberec areas in the first decade of the twentieth century. He was also the author of the project for the Jablonec Reservoir, albeit that he did not live to
see its completion. And what about the third anniversary? The first one-hundred-year anniversary occurred in 2009. The reservoir was structurally completed – with the excep-tion of the tunnel – before the end of 1909 (the official inspection of the finished sections of the structure took place on 21st December). A further one-hundredth an-niversary occurred in 1910 when the Water Cooperative received official permission to use the structure on 14th January and at the same time the miners cutting the tunnel from both sides met up in the middle during the night of 14th and 15th January. And the third 100-year anniversary falls this year: both of the site journals which were kept on the structure were concluded on 30th September 1911 and the final official inspection of the finished hydraulic structure took place on 8th November. Borek Tichý
» Activeguide s. r. o., www.activeguide.cz, see Sports equipment hire » Adrenalin Centrum, www.adrenalin-centrum.cz, see Sports equipment hire » Jizera Boat Hire, Žlutá plovárna, Železný Brod, Malá Skála, tel.: 775 580 388, [email protected], www.zlutaplovarna.cz, V–X, Mon–Sun 9:00 am –6:00 pm and by telephone, arrangement, GPS: N 50° 38’ 28.478” E 15° 11’ 36.509” » Rafting Sports Equipment Hire, Malá Skála, tel.: 605 532 085, 493 571 935, [email protected], www.severnicechy.info/jizdanaraftech / By arrangement. The option of rafting down ca. 10 km of the Jizera River. » Rafting and canoeing on the Jizera River + boat hire, Malá Skála a Liberec, tel.: 603 271 283, [email protected], www.kostolnik.cz, www.outdoorakce.wbs.cz, IV–X / Rafts, canoes, paddles, life vests, helmets, barrels, pumps and other outdoor activities (quad bikes, paintball, zorbing, Segway etc.) » Jizera Boat Hire, Malá Skála, tel.: 604 529 087, [email protected] , www.klokoci.cz » Nisa Boat Hire, based at Kristýna – Hrádek nad Nisou, Žitavská ul., tel.: 485 100 500, 777 682 579, [email protected], www.pujcovnalodinisa.cz, V, VI, IX, Sat–Sun 9:00 am–6:00 pm, otherwise
by arrangement, VII–VIII, Mon–Sun 9:00 am–6:00 pm, GPS: N 50° 51’ 40.425” E 14° 49’ 21.037” / Bike hire on the Nisa River.
The “Wednesday” project – diving in the Jablonec Reservoir, Snakesub, s. r. o.Liberec, U Nisy 18, tel.: 482 710 515, http://snakesub.cz1.6.–21.9.2011, Wed 6:15 pm / For divers and non-divers, the opportunity to try diving, diving equipment, etc.
Water sports – rafting, boat hire
The Jablonec Reservoir will celebrate the 100th anniversary for the third time
Wellness » The Harrachov Beer Spa, the Novosad & syn Harrachov s.r.o. Czech Republic Glassworks and Mini-Brewery, Harrachov 95, tel.: 481 528 141-2, [email protected], www.sklarnaharrachov.cz/pivlazne.php / Therapy in a peaceful and pictur-esque environment, together with relaxing massages. Enjoy bathing in wooden baths, in a bubbling beer spa or in a romantic private room – absolute privacy during the spa procedures. » Wellness centrum Babylon, Liberec, Nitranská 1, tel.: 485 249 409, [email protected], www.wellnessbabylon.cz, I–XII, Mon–Sun 10:00–10:00 pm / 20 procedures for one price without any time limitation. The first wellness facility in the style of an ancient spa in a non-spa town.
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Tenis, squash, ricochetLiberec and environs
» The Liberec Tennis Club, Liberec, Fibichova 929/6, tel.: 739 547 007, www.ltkliberec.cz » Sport Park Liberec, tel.: 731 547 896, [email protected], www.sportparkliberec.cz » The Vratislavice Squash Centre Vratislavice n. N., tel.: 721 849 070, www.sqc.cz » Tennis Rochlice, Liberec, Na Žižkově 1080/40a, tel.: 485 135 525, www.tenis-liberec.cz » The Tennis Hall – Hotel Orion, Liberec, tel.: 482 751 070, www.hotel-orion.liberec.com » Tennis courts, Liberec, Na Perštýně, tel.: 485 105 473 » The Tennis Courts at the Liberec TU, tel.: 485 355 139, http://asc.tul.cz, www.fp.tul.cz » The Krásná Studánka Tennis Courts, Liberec, tel.: 776 078 120, www.tenis-start.cz » The Pavlovice – U Boba Tennis Facility, Liberec, tel.: 605 200 058 » The Dobiášova Primary School, Liberec tel.: 777 073 836, www.dobiasova.cz
Jablonec and environs » The Tennis Facility – tennis courts and halls, Proseč, U Tenisu 214, tel.: 483 710 484, 777 736 980, 776 255 795, www.cltkjbc.cz » The Břízky Tennis Club, Jablonec n. N., Průběžná 22, tel.: 483 737 241, 603 521 925, www.brizky.cz » The Bedřichov Tennis Courts, tel.: 483 380 034, www.bedrichov.cz
Frýdlant and environs » The Lázně Libverda Tennis Courts, tel.: 482 368 111, www.lazne-libverda.cz » The TC HORNETS sports facility, Raspenava, Luční 73, tel.: 777 668 469, www.tenisovyklub.cz » The Frýdlant Tennis Club, tel.: 777 312 171, www.tenisfrydlant.com
Tanvald and environs » The Dolní Smržovka Tennis Courts, tel.: 608 754 659 » The Výšina TJ Jiskra Tennis Facility, Tanvald, tel.: 606 864 445 » The Desná Tennis Courts, tel.: 737 367 438
Poland » Świeradów Zdrój The Town Stadium, tel.: +48 75 71 36 482
BowlingLiberec and environs
» The Babylon Bowling Centre, Liberec, Nitranská 1, tel.: 485 249 202, [email protected], www.centrumbabylon, I–XII, Mon–Thurs 10:00 am –11:00 pm, Fri–Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am, Sun 10:00 am –10:00 pm / The original environment of 1950s America. Monthly record holders win interesting prizes. » Sport Park Liberec – Buddy bar, Jeronýmova 570/22, tel.: 489 201 301, [email protected], www.sportparkliberec.cz, Sun–Thurs 11:00 am–mid-night, Fri–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am
Jablonec and environs » Bowling live club, Žitná ul., tel.: 483 345 175, www.bowlingjablonec.cz, Mon–Thurs, Sun 1:00 pm –11:30 pm, Fri–Sat 1:00 pm–2:00 am / Billiards, darts, big screen projection, a restaurant, a WiFi hotspot, table football, ping-pong. » The Zlatý Jelen Fun Centre (Fun centrum Zlatý Jelen), Jablonec n. N., Palackého 61, telephone reservations: 606 203 465, www.zlatyjelen-funcentrum.cz, Mon–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 am / Darts, billiards, Playstation, free internet for guests, a WiFi hotspot, refreshments, bowling from 2:00 pm, Fri and Sat disco. » Sport bar Oáza, Jablonec n. N., Mlýnská 934/28, tel.: 775 242 794, www.bowlingcluboaza.cz, Mon–Thurs 6:00 pm–11:00 pm, Fri–Sat 4:00 pm–midnight, other hours by arrangement / Bowling, pizzeria, non-smoking salons, new taxi service. » Bowling Black Bowl, Bedřichov 310, www.blackbowl.euroregin.cz / Bowling – 4 lanes, a restaurant. » The Uko Bowling Restaurant, Bedřichov 300, tel.: 602 438 579, 483 306 057, www.uko.cz, Mon–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm / A non-smoking restaurant with a children’s corner, a children’s bowling lane, big screen projection, darts, table football. » Uko Mini Golf, Bedřichov 299, tel.: 602 438 579, www.uko.cz » The Beseda Bowling Restaurant, Rychnov u Jablonce n. N., Tovární 68, tel.: 483 388 020, www.besedabowling.cz, Tues–Sat 6:00 pm–01:00 am / Table football, a sports hall, a restaurant, public internet.
Frýdlant and environs » Bowling club & bar, Frýdlant, Husova 793, tel.: 773 685 885, www.bowling-frydlant.cz, Mon–Thurs 10:00 am–midnight, Fri, Sat 10:00 am–2:00 am, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm / 2 lanes, a maximum of 8 people per lane.
Tanvald and environs » Bar & Bowling Konírna, Josefův Důl 958 (towards the Lucifer ski tow), tel.: 602 322 487, 483 300 598 (after 2:00 pm), Mon–Sun 3:00 pm–midnight / Bowling, karaoke, sports broadcasts, a large selection of cocktails, appetisers. » Excalibur Bowling – gaming room, Smržovka, Rooseweltova 840 (the former Eden), telephone reservations: 777 718 818, Mon–Sun 2:00 pm–midnight / Two bowling lanes, darts, table football, billiards, simulators, a gaming room. » Hotel Příchovice, bowling, Příchovice 600, tel.: 483 399 666, 736 666 600, www.hotelprichovice.cz, Thurs–Fri 5:00 pm–midnight, Sat 3:00 pm–2:00 am / Bowling, billiards, darts, table football, a WiFi hotspot, a gaming room, an indoor swimming pool, a restaurant, a fitness centre.
Poland » Bowling club – skittles alley, Świeradów Zdrój, ul. 11 Listopada 35, tel.: +48 75 78 17 582
Golf » The Ještěd Golf Club, Český Dub, tel.: 485 163 478, 604 247 053, www.golfjested.cz » The Liberec Golf Club, Machnín, tel.: 482 772 711, 602 282 208, www.gc-liberec.cz » The Liberec Indoor Golf Centre, Masarykova 1320, tel.: 485 104 824, www.golfcentrumliberec.cz
» Bergmanová Mini Golf, Příchovice 227, tel.: 602 142 104, 483 399 243 » Babylon Mini Indoor Golf Centre – a golf simu-lator, tel.: 485 249 649, www.centrumbabylon.cz » Hotel Avicenum Mini Golf, Horní Lučany 33, tel.: 483 714 714, www.avicenum.euroregin.cz » Mini golf – the Bobovka Guesthouse, Tan-vald, tel.: 732 745 291, [email protected] » Mini golf at the Maják Guesthouse, Nová Ves n. N., tel.: 607 605 637, www.pension-majak.cz » Mini golf LÁZNĚ LIBVERDA, a. s., Lázně Lib-verda 82, tel.: 482 368 111, www.lazne-libverda.cz » TSC Břízky, see Tennis » Ypsilon golf Liberec, Mníšek–Fojtka, tel.: 485 146 616, 731 547 847, www.golf.cz
Horses, riding » The Vysoká Farm, Chrastava, Vysoká 9, tel.: 777 349 751, 488 881 024, [email protected], www.farmavysoka.cz / A hotel, farm. » The Bulovka Farm, Bulovka 85 u Frýdlantu, tel.: 482 313 984, 728 042 198, [email protected], www.farma-bulovka.estranky.cz / Horse riding by telephone arrangement. The farm breeds its own horses, foal breeding, basic horse training, rides in the saddle, a carriage or a wagon, the opportunity to undergo rider training, weekend and holiday stays. » Ludvíkov Horses & Holiday, Nové Město pod Smrkem, Ludvíkov 9, Gideon Manders & Hefziba Lindeman, tel.: 482 325 610, [email protected], www.ludvikovcz.com » The Hlaváč Guesthouse, Ves u Frýdlantu, tel.: 482 345 062, 606 327 664, [email protected] / Horse riding, home made goat’s milk cheese for sale. » The “Selský dvůr” Guesthouse, Raspenava, Jabloňová 678, tel.: 482 319 220, 482 319 347, 606 913 163, [email protected], www.selskydvur.onas.cz / Agro-tourism – a farm and a guesthouse, accommodation in privacy, a restaurant, a WiFi hotspot, a ceramics workshop and other handwork courses (tel.: 604 579 539). » The Šimonovice Riding Club, V Zatáčkách 33, tel.: 777 599 189, [email protected], www.jksimonovice.blog.cz » O. s. Svítání Jablonec nad Nisou – the JK
Sever riding hall, Liberec, Puškinova 19, tel.: 608 537 513, [email protected], www.os-svitani.cz, IX–VI, weekdays, a hippotherapy centre – clients are only accepted upon the basis of a doctor’s recommendation. » The Prašný dvůr Stable, Liberec 33, Heřmánkova 13, tel.: 482 732 028, 603 711 651, by tel. arrangement, [email protected], www.prasnydvur.blog.cz » Dřevona, Hrabětice 1526, Janov n. N., tel.: 732 942 776, [email protected], www.jizdarnadrevona.websnadno.cz/ Horse riding, training, rides for children in a corral (a sports recrea-tion facility), carriage rides. » The Vyšehrad Farm, Janov n. N., Hraničná 99, tel.: 483 380 201, www.volny.cz/farmavysehrad / Horse riding, a camp, a guesthouse. » The Presidential Chalet (Prezidentská chata), Bedřichov 524, tel.: 724 301 486, 602 949 559, [email protected], www.prezidentska.cz, www.koneprezidentska.cz / Horse riding, in a carriage for kindergartens (ca 10 children), rides for children in a corral, carriage rides through town, wedding carriage rides, night rides, baby camels (guesthouse, restaurant). » The U Potoka Guesthouse and Ranch, Lučany n. N. 454, tel: 607 611 611, www.upotoka.cz / Horse rides, by arrangement, accommodation » The pod Štěpánkou Ranch, Příchovice 502, tel.: 732 600 682, [email protected], www.rancpodstepankou.cz » The Aneta Stable, Smržovka, Jiřetínská ul., tel.: 603 301 893, [email protected] / Horse riding in terrain, wagon rides, other services by arrangement.
Nové Město pod Smrkem, the railway station – Kyselka – Streitův obrázek – Smrk, the lookout tower – the Heveanly Ladder (Nebeský žebřík) – Tišina – Hubertka - Bílý Potok, the railway station. Total: 16 km.Variant: Tišina – U Červeného buku – Nové Město pod Smrkem. Total: 17 km.
Set off to Smrk from the Nové Město square by follow-ing the blue marked trail. Behind the town the trail ascends around the reservoir to the edge of a forest and before long the turnoff to the Nové Město mineral spring will appear before you. You can collect the refreshing mineral water from the spring building and take it with you on the walk. Pass the Liberation Stone (Kámen osvobození) which was erected there on the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Czecho-slovak Republic and continue to the intersection at the Streit Picture (křižovatka u Streitova obrázku). The crucifix on the beech tree recalls the story of a baker
from Nové Město who once affixed it there when burdened by a guilty conscience. The trail ascends the flanks of Smrk to the north-west and it was initially marked out in the year 2000. It will lead you to the summit and to the lookout tower which was officially opened in 2003. Its lookout platform is located at a height of 18 metres above the ground. As well as the lookout tower on Smrk, you will also find the memorial to the poet Theodor Körner who climbed the mountain in 1809 or the modern statue of the spirit of the Jizera Mountains.The trail known as the Heavenly Ladder (Nebeský žebřík) because of its steepness will initially serve to take you back down to the valley. You should descend to the red marked forest track and then set off to Tišina where a short turnoff to the left will take you to a cliff-top lookout. The red marked track will take you to the Hubertka Chalet. You will come to the railway station in Bílý Potok after a further 45-minute walk from there.
Smrk – the highest peak
SPORT A RELAXACESPORTS AND RELAXATION
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Sports and RelaxationMountaineering – adrenaline activities
» The granite cliffs on the northern slopes of the Jizera Mountains (Zvon, Viničná plotna, Nos etc.). Mountaineering is only permitted for members of the Czech Mountaineering Association! It is neces-sary to respect the rules which apply in the Jizera Mountain Beech Wood Nature Reserve!
Liberec and environs » Aquazorbing – Centrum Babylon Liberec, Ni-transká 1, tel.: 485 249 407, www.centrumbabylon.cz, I–XII, Mon–Sun 11:00 am–12:00 pm and 4:00 pm–5:00 pm, included in the entry price for visitors to the Aquapark. » Baraka Paragliding s. r. o., Hodky 56, Světlá pod Ještědem, tel.: 603 472 296, pgbaraka@ pgbaraka.cz / Tandem flights from the Ještěd Ridge, a great experience for everybody, paragliding courses, one-day mini-courses for active relaxation, training in Czech, English and Italian. » The TU Liberec Hall, Na Bohdalci 715 – at week-ends, a large hall, a gymnasium tel.: 485 355 122, 139, 606 602 829, Dubový vrch 714 – indoor and outdoor tennis, courts, football, grounds, beach volleyball (summer), a rope centre. » The ŠUTR climbing wall, Liberec, Hrazená 470, tel.: 480 002 632, [email protected], www.sutr.cz » Jiří Stolín, Xtreme Sports, Liberec, Soukenická 740/7, tel.: 607 232 070, [email protected], www.bungyjump.cz / Bungee jumping – jumps from the highest bridge in the Czech Republic, catapulting, aero-trim, zorbing, etc. » SK Ještěd, Liberec, Hodkovická 981/42, tel.: 485 105 716, 739 059 668, www.skjested.cz
Jablonec and environs » The luge run, Janov n. N., Hraničná ul., tel.: 777 101 359, www.bobovadrahajanov.cz / A 1,170 m long track, an elevation of 78 m, a 450° snail carousel, 22 turns, refreshments, a pizzeria, trampolines. » The König Rope Park, Nová Ves n. N., is unique in the region, tel.: 774 170 540, 604 103 975, www.park-koenig.cz, IV–IX, 250 CZK, family ticket discounts / A park with an area of 2,000 m, 13 flying foxes with a total length of 333 m, climbing frames and rope attractions. » The Makak Climbing Arena, Jablonec nad Nisou, Liberecká 104, www.lezeckaarena.cz, Mon–Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm / A unique climbing wall with a total area of 2,000 m2, courses, climbing gear hire and sales, a restaurant. » Low ropes, a climbing wall for children, Jablonec n. N., DDM Vikýř, Podhorská 49, tel.: 483 711 725 » The Skate Park, Jablonec n. N., Sv. Čecha 4204, tel.: 483 312 311, 483 319 328, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm, otherwise by telephone arrangement / A climbing wall.
Frýdlant and environs » The Hejnice practise walls – an inside wall in the primary school gymnasium, tel.: 724 517 547, http://horohejnice.webzdarma.cz/, an outside wall on the private property of Mr Melichar, Hejnice 37, tel.: 603 861 410, I–XII / A large overhang, a length of 8 m, an angle of 450. Routes for experts, begin-ners and children.
Tanvald and environs » The Sports Hall in Sklárna, Jizerka, tel.: 483 384 985, 602 313 425, www.dudovi.cz » The Proud Harrachov Rope Centre, tel.: 603 777 255, [email protected], www.verticalpark.cz / 3 – 3½ hour programs, groups from 4 people, bookings necessary 48 hours in advance.
» The Harrachov Vertical Park, tel.: 603 777 255, [email protected], www.verticalpark.cz, VI and IX, Sat–Sun, public holidays 11:00 am–5:00 pm, VII–VIII, Mon–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm, closed in case of bad weather. » The Tanvald Motocross Track, tel.: 728 761 585 (the Jiřetín Motor Club, Mrs Buková), the track can be hired by telephone arrangement.
Miscellaneous » The Sundisk Rope Centre, Žlutá plovárna, Železný Brod, Malá Skála, tel.: 775 580 388, [email protected], www.lcmalaskala.cz, V–X, Mon–Sun 9:00 am–6:00 pm and by telephone arrange-ment, GPS: N 50° 38’ 28.478” E 15° 11’ 36.509” / 23 obstacles, a jump onto a horizontal bar at 8 metres, the flying fox is 82 m long.
Poland » The Skate Park, Świeradów-Zdrój, ul. Sienkie-wicza, na Stadionie Miejskim, tel.: +48 75 71 36 482 » The Quasar Krucze Skały Aerial Centre, Szklarska Poręba, access from Mickiewicza Street, tel.: +48 503 158 607, +48 601 665 226, [email protected], www.qasar.net.pl / Secured climbing routes, suspended rope bridges between cliffs, a Tyrolean rope descent – 75 m. » Trolandia – a rope park, Park Linowy, Szklarska Poręba, Obrońców Pokoju Street, tel.: +48 661 222 155, [email protected]
Sightseeing flights » The Hodkovice nad Mohelkou Aero Club, Letiště Hodkovice nad Mohelkou, P.O. Box 10, tel.: 482 725 822, 604 257 553, [email protected], www.hodkovice.info » The Liberec Aero Club, Liberec, Ostašovská 307, tel: 608 121 426, [email protected], www.aeroklub-liberec.cz
Tandem flights, the Municipality of Radčice – the departure point, tel.: 602 439 889, www.tandemcentrum.cz, GPS: N 50° 40’ 38.543” E 15° 16’ 55.291”, price for 10 minutes flight (by arrangement with the pilot) from 500 CZK.Sightseeing and tandem flights, tel.: 602 439 889, www.tandemcentrum.A flight over the landscape is a unique opportunity to see the world from above. The Tanvald Centre flying company invites tourists to undertake circular, sightseeing and photographic flights. You will see Tanvald, Malá Skála, the Bohemian Paradise and the Giant Mountains and their environs from above. If you already know the beauty of the Jizera Mountains from the point of view of a hiker, from the seat of a bicycle or from the views provided by lookout towers, all that is needed to complete the experience is the view from above. The “air tourist” can choose a circular or sightseeing flight, a photo flight with the repeated circling of a chosen target or the more daring may choose a high altitude flight with an ascent to a height of 1000 metres. You will be able to recall your holiday experience from your photos or video recordings.
OTHER ATTRACTIONSPoland
» The gondola cableway on Stóg Izerski, Źródlana 7, tel.: +48 75 61 52 020, www.kolejgondolowa.pl, I–XII, Mon–Sun 9:00 am –4:30 pm and 6:30 pm–9:00 pm, not operational in high winds / An 8-person gondola cableway and a 2.5 km long downhill slope have been opened in Poland on the mountain neighbouring Smrk. » The Szklarska Poręba chairlift – Kolej linowa Sudety Lift, Szklarska Poręba, Turystyczna 25 a, tel.: +48 75 71 72 118, www.sudetylift.com.pl, I–XII, Mon–Sun 8.30 am–4.00 pm / A two-seater chairlift on Szrenica (Jínonoš).
MOTOR CAMPS » The Hejnice Motor Camp, Hejnice, P. O. BOX 2, tel.: 482 322 356, 607 217 490, http://autokempink-hejnice.e-camping.cz, [email protected], V–IX, GPS: N 50° 52’ 23’’ E 15° 11’ 21” / A volleyball court, an outdoor swim-ming pool, a children’s playground, ideal conditions for walking and cycle tourism. » The Kristýna Jiránek Motor Camp, Hrádek n. N., Žitavská 709, tel.: 777 809 450, [email protected], www.kempkristyna.cz, IV–X, GPS: N 50° 51’ 52.83” E 14° 49’ 41.02” / Swimming in a flooded quarry, fishing, accommodation, huts, tents, caravan parking, a car park, table tennis, bike hire, a kitchen, a new cycle camp. » The Nové Město pod Smrkem Motor Camp, Plovárenská ulice, tel.: 776 098 911, 725 785 801, [email protected], www.volny.cz/nmps.sport.relax, GPS: N 50° 55’ 30.863” E 15° 14’ 43.478” / Huts, tents, refreshments, a natural outdoor swimming pool, pedal boat hire, balls, petanque, skittles, a beach volleyball court. A quiet camp with a beauti-ful view of the lookout tower on Smrk, interesting walking trips in the northernmost part of the Jizera Mountains. The single track has been extended to the outdoor swimming pool!! » The Ostrov Motor Camp, Malá Skála 668, tel.: 480 019 747, 776 370 823, 777 880 203, [email protected], www.camp-ostrov.info » The Sedmihorky Motor Camp, Turnov, Sedmihorky 72, tel.: 481 389 162, [email protected], www.campsedmihorky.cz, I–XII / Tents, caravans, huts, swimming, fishing, a playground, petanque, courts, table tennis, bike hire, a camp fire, a restaurant, the internet, WiFi in the facility – free connection. » The Tanvald Basin Motor Camp (Autokemp Tanvaldská kotlina), Horní Tanvald – motocross, Pod Špičákem 650, tel.: 483 311 928, 728 557 367, www.tanvald.cz, I–XII, GPS: N 50° 44’ 37’’ E 15° 17’ 39’’ / A new well-equipped camp in a quiet location at the foot of Špičák, huts, caravans, tents, refreshments, a playground, an outside barbecue, WiFi. » Camping Jiskra, Harrachov 223, tel.: 481 529 536, 481 529 787, 481 529 332, 603 470 113, [email protected], www.camp.harrachov.cz, I–XII / Tents, huts, caravans, sports grounds, a children’s play-ground, table tennis, an outdoor swimming pool, a kiosk, possible trips to the Giant Mountains and the Jizera Mountains. » Juniorcamp, Nové Město pod Smrkem, ul. 5. května 1053, tel.: 482 325 093, 777 072 021, [email protected], www.juniorcamp.cz, GPS: N 50° 55’ 10.461” E 15° 14’ 4.25” / A mini golf course, beach volleyball, table tennis.
» The Vyšehrad Farm Camp (Kemp farma Vyšehrad), Janov n. N., Hraničná 99, tel.: 483 380 201, 602 781 488, [email protected], www.volny.cz/farmavysehrad, I–XII, GPS: N 50° 45’ 22.88’’ E 15° 9’ 19.28’’ / Catering available, caravan parking, a roofed area with an electrical connection for sitting and for drying washing, a kitchenette available, a fridge/freezer, horse riding, a camp fire. » The Směda Reacreational Area (Rekreační areál Smědá), Raspenava, U Stadionu 181, tel.: 482 319 777, 482 360 431, 721 510 465, [email protected], www.raspenava.cz, V–IX / Huts, tents, caravans, a hostel, a motel, an outdoor swimming pool, a buffet, a kitchenette, a sports ground. » The Frýdlant Tennis Club, Jizerská 4077, P. O. BOX 14, tel.: 777 312 171, [email protected], www.tenisfrydlant.com , V–X / In the swim-ming pool facility, tennis courts, beach volleyball, football, floorball, a traffic playground, petanque, a restaurant. In the environs: horse riding, swimming, fishing, walking and cycle tracks. » 4DCamp Liberec, Liberec 12 – Pavlovice, ul. Letná, tel.: 485 123 468, [email protected], www.4dcamp.cz, I–XII, GPS: N 50° 47’ 7’’ E 15° 2’ 34’’ / Accommodation in own tents, caravans, rooms and huts, a rope centre for campers.
SPORTS AND RELAXATION
» The Bedřichov Information Centre468 12 Bedřichov 218, tel.: 483 380 034, [email protected], www.bedrichov.cz, www.jizerskaops.cz
» The Desná v Jizerských horách Information Centre, 468 61 Desná v Jizerských horách, Riedlova vila, Krkonošská 120tel.: 483 383 019, 737 248 434, [email protected], www.mesto-desna.cz
» The Frýdlant Town Information Centre464 13 Frýdlant, náměstí T. G. Masaryka 37 (the town hall building), tel.: 482 464 013, [email protected], www.mesto-frydlant.cz
» The Hejnice Information Centre, 463 62 Hejnice, Klášterní 87tel.: 482 322 276, [email protected], www.mestohejnice.cz
» The Jablonec Cultural and Information Centre, o. p. s., 466 01 Jablonec nad Nisou, Mírové nám. 3100/19tel.: 774 667 677, [email protected], www.jablonec.com
» The Josefův Důl Information Centre, 468 44 Dolní Maxov 218, Obecní úřadtel.: 483 381 110, 602 656 878, [email protected], www.josefuvdul.cz
» The Jizera Mountains For You Information Centre, 468 49 Kořenov 480 (the Hotel Motorest building)tel.: 725 805 266, [email protected], www.jizerkyprovas.cz
» The Lázně Libverda Information Centre, 463 62 Hejnice, Lázně Libverda 17tel.: 482 322 457, [email protected], www.laznelibverda.cz
» The Liberec City Information Centre, 460 59 Liberec, nám. Dr. E. Beneše 1tel.: 485 101 709, [email protected], www.infolbc.cz
» The Liberec Tourist Information Centre, 460 08 Liberec, Ještědská 479tel.: 603 328 699, [email protected]
» The Centrum Babylon Liberec Tourist Service, 460 12 Liberec, Nitranská 1, tel.: 485 249 202,[email protected], www.centrumbabylon.cz
» The Liberec Railway Centre, 460 02 Liberec, ČD, Nákladní 344, tel. Information: 972 365 401-2, international ticket desk, tel.: 972 365 527, [email protected], www.cd.cz
» The Oldřichov v Hájích Eco-Centre and Information Centre, the Ecological Training Centre for the Liberec Region, 463 31 Oldřichov v Hájích 5tel.: 482 360 011, [email protected], www.strevlik.cz
» The Rychnov u Jablonce nad Nisou Town Library and Information Centre, 468 02 Rychnov u Jablonce nad Nisou, Květinová 498, tel.: 720 402 284, [email protected], www.knihovna.rychnovjbc.cz
» The Smržovka Town Library and Information Centre468 51 Smržovka, nám. T. G. Masaryka 638,tel.: 483 382 286, 720 513 147, [email protected],www.smrzovka.cz
» The Tanvald Information Centre, Krkonošská 629, tel.: 483 369 670-1,[email protected], www.tanvald.cz
» The Information Centre – Vratislavice 10/10/10, 463 11 Vratislavice nad Nisou, Nad Školou 1675,tel.: 482 321 811, 774 774 603, 774 774 610,[email protected], www.vratislavice101010.cz
» The Jizera Mountain Rescue ServiceBedřichov, tel.: 483 380 073Jizerka, tel.: 602 441 616Injuries on the Polish side of the Jizera Mountains (GOPR), tel.: +48 757 524 734
» The Integrated Rescue Service, tel.: 112
Others:
» The Železný Brod Information Centre, 468 22 Železný Brod, nám. 3. května 37tel.: 484 353 333, 722 793 091, [email protected], www.zeleznybrod.cz
» The Giant Mountains National Park Information Centre Harrachov, 512 46 Harrachov 442, (ca 50 m from the bus station in the direction of the town centre), tel.: 481 529 188, [email protected], www.krnap.cz
Poland
» The Mirsk Information Centre, 59-630 Mirsk, Plac Wolności 39, tel.: +48 75 64 70 468, [email protected], www.mirsk.pl
» The Piechowice Information Centre, Piechowice, ul. Żymierskiego 53tel.: +48 75 76 17 201, [email protected], www.piechowice.pl
» The Stara Kamienica Information Centre, 58-512 Stara Kamienica, tel.: +48 75 75 14 107,[email protected], www.starakamienica.pl
» The Szklarska Poręba Information Centre, 58-580 Szklarska Poręba, ul. Jedności Narodowej 1 atel.: +48 75 75 47 740, [email protected], www.szklarskaporeba.pl
» The Świeradów-Zdrój Information Centre, 59-850 Świeradów-Zdrój, ul. Zdrojowa 10tel.: +48 75 78 16 350, [email protected], www.swieradowzdroj.pl
The dialling code for the CZ: +420 The dialling code for Poland: +48
