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» Liberecká výšina in all its glory The Liebig Castle was built above Liberec in 1900–1901. After many years of dilapidation, it was renovated in 2013 and it now serves its original purpose. It is a trip destination with a restaurant with a capacity of 116 people, a 25 m high lookout tower, a hotel and a wellness spa. Social and cultural events, including medieval-style celebrations, are held there. » In the footsteps of the Scheybals The Jana and Josef V. Scheybal Teaching Trail bears the name of two significant local ethnographers, whose legacy extends far beyond the boundaries of the . It is 20.5 km long and it connects to different regions, i.e. the harsh , where Josef V. Scheybal was born, and the Bohemian Paradise, where his future career began.

» The Frýdlant Château with Albrecht von Wallenstein The original castle which was extended th into a renaissance château in the 16 Photo: Milan Bajer century became the property of Albrecht von Wallenstein after the Battle of White Mountain. This year, Wallenstein will once again be present on his estate within Journeys are like books. We just have to know how to read them. 37, who was shot and killed there in May 1945. Every human life is like the framework of the local celebrations. They contain sad and happy stories, myths, fairy tales with morals, a novel. Don’t miss an audience with the Duke secrets and historical facts. The first cliffs of the Muchov Ridge start above the road and there is also or any of the other unforgettable experiences You don’t believe me? a mysterious stone there with the inscription “JK 1914”. Who carved it? associated with this local lord. Just try going with me, for example, along the old trail to Terezínka. What did he mean by it? Did the mysterious JK go off to war? Did he Information will be available The trail leads along a railway line. There used to be fertile fields there ever return? For years now, I have been looking for the answers to these in the Frýdlant town program. owned by the Přádník family. When the railway was built, Austro- questions in vain. Hungary purchased the properties over which it was supposed to lead. And here is Terezínka with its story of the shackled maid who guards The people sold up, with the exception of old Přádník. They built a cursed treasure. We are entering the world of fairy tales. A stone giant Cimrman in the Tanvald area the line without his blessing. The old man, who had refused to give sleeps in the cliffs behind the Piroch Villa, while devils breathe sulphur » in, called upon a greater power for assistance and when the first train on us at a rocky gate known locally as the “Bisected Gate” (“Rozpůlena”) The Jára Cimrman Lighthouse and Lookout from Železný Brod to Tanvald approached, he stepped onto the rails and others will await us in the cliffs below Černá studnice. But do not Tower and the Museum of Cimrman’s Age, with a cross held high above his head … hurry off in search of them. They will wait for us, so let us rather look at the first official permanent museum to The journey hurries on and we enter the land of fairy tales where the foundations of the hiking chalet under Muchov and listen to its history… this Czech genius, explorer, visionary and the enormous vocal cords of an eagle tell the ancient tale of the miraculous We have gone but a short way and the stories we have encountered adventurer is opening at the U Čápa facility golden fern flower. And the “Na Marjánce” pub used to be located in that would be sufficient for several long winter evenings. in Příchovice. A unique, all-wood, 23 m high house. Every 19th March, the blind accordion player Václav of Popelnice Journeys are like books. So, go and learn how to read them. The most lookout tower rises directly from the museum would go there and sing the song “Spring Water” (“Jarní vody”). If he had beautiful season of the year awaits you. Summer. The time of holidays and gazes out over the Liptákov area, the area not come and sung, spring would not have begun in Hamry. and long trips. of Cimrman’s dotage. Let us continue further. The hedge hides a monument to Josef Kouřil, Klára Hoffmanová

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Around Smědava by Bicycle

route 540650 Frýdlant - Raspenava - Hejnice - Bílý Potok,Smědava Valid from 9.6.2013 to 14.12.2013 stop km Bus Nr. 29 101 103 105 107 stop km Bus Nr. 30 102 104 106 108 A 6 + 6 + S 6 + 6 + A 6 + S 6 + 6 + 6 + 1 0 Frýdlant,,Railway station 32 0 Bílý Potok,Smědava depart. 9:05 9:55 11:05 14:05 17:05 2 0 Frýdlant,,bus station depart. 8:00 9:00 13:00 16:00 31 5 Bílý Potok,,Zadní Studánka 9:15 10:05 11:15 14:15 17:15 3 1 Frýdlant,,Bělíkova 8:02 9:02 13:02 16:02 30 6 Bílý Potok,,u Krakonoše 9:17 10:07 11:17 14:17 17:17 4 2 Frýdlant,,pod zámkem 8:04 9:04 13:04 16:04 29 7 Bílý Potok,,nad ObÚ 9:19 10:09 11:19 14:19 17:19 5 3 Frýdlant,,u Koruny 8:06 9:06 13:06 16:06 28 7 Bílý Potok,,škola 9:20 10:10 11:20 14:20 17:20 6 4 Raspenava,,v aleji 8:08 9:08 13:08 16:08 27 8 Bílý Potok,,Poledník 9:22 10:12 11:22 14:22 17:22 8 5 Raspenava,,křiž. 8:10 9:10 13:10 16:10 26 8 Hejnice,,CiS SYSTEMS 9:23 10:13 11:23 14:23 17:23 9 6 Raspenava,,U Malíře 8:11 9:11 13:11 16:11 25 9 Hejnice,,kovárna 9:24 10:14 11:24 14:24 17:24 12 7 Raspenava,,Railway station 8:13 9:13 13:13 16:13 24 10 Hejnice,,přádelna 9:25 10:15 11:25 14:25 17:25 15 8 Raspenava,,u mostu 8:16 9:16 13:16 16:16 19 Hejnice,,bus station arrival 9:26 10:16 11:26 14:26 17:26 11 16 9 Raspenava,,žel.zast.Luh 8:18 9:18 13:18 16:18 19 Hejnice,,bus station depart. 9:28 11:28 14:28 17:28 17 10 Raspenava,,Interier 8:20 9:20 13:20 16:20 18 11 Raspenava,,Tesla 9:30 11:30 14:30 17:30 18 11 Raspenava,,Tesla 8:22 9:22 13:22 16:22 17 12 Raspenava,,Interier 9:32 11:32 14:32 17:32 19 Hejnice,,bus station arrival 8:23 9:23 13:23 16:23 16 13 Raspenava,,žel.zast.Luh 9:34 11:34 14:34 17:34 11 19 Hejnice,,bus station depart. 8:25 9:25 10:25 13:25 16:25 15 14 Raspenava,,u mostu 9:36 11:36 14:36 17:36 24 12 Hejnice,,přádelna 8:27 9:27 10:27 13:27 16:27 14 15 Raspenava,,lékárna 9:38 11:38 14:38 17:38 25 13 Hejnice,,kovárna 8:29 9:29 10:29 13:29 16:29 13 16 Raspenava,,u lávky 9:40 11:40 14:40 17:40 26 14 Hejnice,,CiS SYSTEMS 8:30 9:30 10:30 13:30 16:30 8 17 Raspenava,,křiž. 9:42 11:42 14:42 17:42 27 14 Bílý Potok,,Poledník 8:31 9:31 10:31 13:31 16:31 6 18 Raspenava,,v aleji 9:44 11:44 14:44 17:44 28 15 Bílý Potok,,škola 8:33 9:33 10:33 13:33 16:33 5 19 Frýdlant,,u Koruny 9:46 11:46 14:46 17:46 29 15 Bílý Potok,,nad ObÚ 8:34 9:34 10:34 13:34 16:34 4 20 Frýdlant,,pod zámkem 9:48 11:48 14:48 17:48 30 16 Bílý Potok,,u Krakonoše 8:36 9:36 10:36 13:36 16:36 3 21 Frýdlant,,Bělíkova 9:50 11:50 14:50 17:50 31 17 Bílý Potok,,Zadní Studánka 8:38 9:38 10:38 13:38 16:38 2 22 Frýdlant,,bus station arrival 9:52 11:52 14:52 17:52 32 22 Bílý Potok,Smědava arrival 8:47 9:47 10:47 13:47 16:47 1 22 Frýdlant,,Railway station

A operates on workdays from 9.6.13 to 14.12.13 The route is operated by ČSAD Liberec, a.s., České mládeže 594/33, 460 06 Liberec, 6 operates on Saturdays the Frýdlant branch, tel. 482 312 121 + operates on Sundays and state holidays S operates from 27.4.13 to 29.9.13 The integrated IDOL tariff and the IDOL contractual conditions apply on the route. the bus transports bicycles from 27.4 to 29.9, a maximum of 30 bicycles The ticket price for this route includes the transportation of 1 pair of skis or 1 snowboard or 1 sledge. Information on the tariff and the contractual conditions is available on www.iidol.cz. Information on the bus timetables is available on workdays by telephone on 485 105 413. From Liberec to Jizera Mountains

Route 540140 Liberec - Bedřichov - Janov nad Nisou,Hrabětice Valid from 18.3.2013 to 14.12.2013 Tč km Bus Nr. 3 5 9 13 15 19 21 Tč km Bus Nr. 4 6 12 14 16 20 22 X 6 + X 6 + 6 + X 6 + X 6 + 6 + 1 0 Liberec,,Bus station depart. 8:15 8:15 10:30 13:00 13:00 15:00 17:00 22 0 Janov n.Nisou,Hrabětice,kaplička depart. 9:00 13:45 15:45 2 1 Liberec,,Babylon 8:17 8:17 10:32 13:02 13:02 15:02 17:02 21 1 Janov n.Nisou,Hrabětice,mačkárna 9:02 13:47 15:47 3 2 Liberec,,Moskevská 8:21 8:21 10:36 13:06 13:06 15:06 17:06 20 3 Bedřichov,,u bowlingu 9:05 13:50 15:50 4 2 Liberec,,Šaldovo nám | | | | | | | 19 3 Bedřichov,,u obecního úřadu 9:06 13:51 15:51 5 3 Liberec,,Tržní nám. 8:24 8:24 10:39 13:09 13:09 15:09 17:09 18 Bedřichov arrival 9:07 13:52 15:52 4 8 4 Liberec,,Baltská 8:26 8:26 10:41 13:11 13:11 15:11 17:11 18 Bedřichov depart. 9:00 9:10 11:30 13:55 14:00 16:00 17:45 9 4 Liberec,,U Trianglu 8:27 8:27 10:42 13:12 13:12 15:12 17:12 17 5 Bedřichov,,odb. 9:02 9:12 11:32 13:57 14:02 16:02 17:47 10 5 Liberec,Ruprechtice,u transformátoru 8:28 8:28 10:43 13:13 13:13 15:13 17:13 16 5 Bedřichov,,Maliník 9:03 9:13 11:33 13:58 14:03 16:03 17:48 11 6 Liberec,Ruprechtice,Blanická 8:30 8:30 10:45 13:15 13:15 15:15 17:15 15 7 Liberec,Rudolfov,Česká chalupa 9:06 9:16 11:36 14:01 14:06 16:06 17:51 12 8 Liberec,Kateřinky,Učňovská škola 8:33 8:33 10:48 13:18 13:18 15:18 17:18 14 8 Liberec,Rudolfov,hasičská zbrojnice 9:08 9:18 11:38 14:03 14:08 16:08 17:53 13 10 Liberec,Rudolfov,elektrárna 8:36 8:36 10:51 13:21 13:21 15:21 17:21 13 8 Liberec,Rudolfov,elektrárna 9:09 9:19 11:39 14:04 14:09 16:09 17:54 14 10 Liberec,Rudolfov,hasičská zbrojnice 8:37 8:37 10:52 13:22 13:22 15:22 17:22 12 10 Liberec,Kateřinky,Učňovská škola 9:12 9:22 11:42 14:07 14:12 16:12 17:57 15 11 Liberec,Rudolfov,Česká chalupa 8:39 8:39 10:54 13:24 13:24 15:24 17:24 11 12 Liberec,Ruprechtice,Blanická 9:15 9:25 11:45 14:10 14:15 16:15 18:00 16 13 Bedřichov,,Maliník 8:42 8:42 10:57 13:27 13:27 15:27 17:27 10 13 Liberec,Ruprechtice,u transformátoru 9:17 9:27 11:47 14:12 14:17 16:17 18:02 17 13 Bedřichov,,odb. 8:43 8:43 10:58 13:28 13:28 15:28 17:28 9 14 Liberec,,U Trianglu 9:18 9:28 11:48 14:13 14:18 16:18 18:03 18 Bedřichov arrival 8:45 8:45 11:00 13:30 13:30 15:30 17:30 8 14 Liberec,,Baltská 9:19 9:29 11:49 14:14 14:19 16:19 18:04 14 18 Bedřichov depart. 8:46 13:31 15:31 5 15 Liberec,,Tržní nám. 9:21 9:31 11:51 14:16 14:21 16:21 18:06 19 15 Bedřichov,,u obecního úřadu 8:47 13:32 15:32 4 16 Liberec,,Šaldovo nám. ( 9:23) ( 9:33) ( 11:53) ( 14:18) ( 14:23) ( 16:23) ( 18:08) 20 15 Bedřichov,,u bowlingu 8:49 13:34 15:34 3 16 Liberec,,Moskevská ( 9:25) ( 9:35) ( 11:55) ( 14:20) ( 14:25) ( 16:25) ( 18:10) 21 17 Janov n.Nisou,Hrabětice,mačkárna 8:53 13:38 15:38 2 17 Liberec,,Babylon ( 9:27) ( 9:37) ( 11:57 ( 14:22) ( 14:27) ( 16:27) ( 18:12) 22 18 Janov n.Nisou,Hrabětice,kaplička arrival 8:55 13:40 15:40 1 18 Liberec,,Bus station arrival 9:30 9:40 12:00 14:25 14:30 16:30 18:15

X operates on workdays The route is operated by ČSAD Liberec, a.s., České mládeže 594/33, 460 06 Liberec, 6 operates on Saturdays the Liberec branch, tel. 485 102 830 + operates on Sundays and state holidays | the bus passes through the stop The integrated IDOL tariff and the IDOL contractual conditions apply on the route. (xx.xx) the bus only stops for passengers disembarking Information on the tariff and the contractual conditions is available on www.iidol.cz. Information on the bus timetables is available on workdays by telephone on 485 105 413.

Contents • TIMETABLES + CYCLE BUSES • NEWS FROM THE JIZERA MOUNTAINS • CYCLING • THE LIBEREC, JABLONEC, FRÝDLANT • TOURIST INFORMATION AND PRODUCTS Secret places A list of cycle hire outlets, service outlets AND TANVALD AREAS Tourist trains The children’s day at Jizerka and sports equipment hire outlets A summary of the lookout towers, museums, The rack-and-pinion railway The Eco-Camp A summary of the cycling trails news, etc. Tourist tickets The singletrack under Smrk A tip for a trip • GLASSMAKING AND TRADITIONS Excursions • MOUNTAINEERING AND ADRENALINE Regional Product of the Jizera Mountains Practical information for adrenaline packed Fragile Beauty 2013 experiences The Jana and Josef V. Scheybal Centre Climbing and flying options and the teaching trail leading In-line skating and luge runs to the Bohemian Paradise The Černá Studnice Ridge • POINTS OF INTEREST The Ridge Track, the Czech Hiking Club • A LIST OF INFORMATION CENTRES Refreshments on the Jizera Arterial Network The cliff-top lookouts of the Frýdlant area www.jizerky.cz www.vilaizerina.cz • THE SUMMER MAP www.jizerskaops.cz OF THE JIZERA MOUNTAINS www.liberecky-kraj.cz

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w o w w f in the mountains, it also gets cold very quickly. you have to do is to “follow in Jetík’s footsteps through you will be able to hand in your passport for a prize .jetík.in Shivering with cold, Jetík was really at death’s door the Czech mountains”. draw. Just fill in your personal details and hand and he had to call for help, which luckily arrived in time You will receive a stamp in your passport for each in your passport at any of the collection sites or send it and everything turned out alright in the end. of Jetík’s clues which you discover during visits to to the following address: Jetík quickly learnt from his experiences and he became significant sites in the mountains (marked as stamp Horská služba ČR, o.p.s., Ekonomické centrum, friends with the modern guardians of the mountains, areas). Your reward will be an original badge which Za potokem 46/4, Praha 10, 106 00. the Mountain Rescue Service. The boys in red jackets you will receive in return for having visited seven Once a year, Jetík draws winners from the submitted protect him and they have taken good care of him places. The badge which is awarded after receiving valid passports and rewards their owners with valuable But Jetík is a bit of a rascal and he has hidden many and of hikers for more than 70 years. seven, fourteen or twenty-one stamps can be picked prizes in return for their efforts in the mountains. of the clues from you. As he has not left many of them Jetík also never leaves any litter around and he always up in a colour corresponding to the number of stamps If a stamp passport does not meet all of the conditions, in the mountains, you will have to look for the most chooses his route so as not to disturb the nature acquired in the passport. You will be able to receive your it will not be included in the draw. important of them. around him and so that he can preserve the beauty badge at the marked collection points. Every collection point and stamp site has its own At the beginning, Jetík thought that travelling of the mountains as he sees it for other people who like During your trips to the Czech mountain ranges, you will opening hours (please respect this!). in the mountains was fun and he ignored the basic rules to walk in the mountains. be sure to come across more people searching for Jetík’s Don’t forget Jetík’s advice! and even the advice of his friends (the ghosts, pixies What are the competition rules? clues and you will be able to see how successful they Equip yourself properly for any trip and find out all and other permanent inhabitants of the mountain area) Get your Jetík stamp passport ready: you can get it at have been according to the colour of their badges. the necessary information in advance. Don’t forget and he got into difficulty several times. When crossing the collection points marked on the maps and in the Once your passport contains 21 stamps which you have that fortune favours the prepared. the Bohemian Forest, he was caught in a sudden promotional fliers. Or you can print it out yourself from acquired in at least three different Czech mountain downpour and was soaked to the skin. When it rains the Jetík website at www.jetik.info. And then all locations and where none of the places are repeated,

3 cycle-bus timetables

From Tanvald across Harrachov to Szklarska Poręba The Harrachov Jízdní řád pro období Rozklad jazdy w okresie od 9.12.2012 do 14.12.2013 sightseeing train ( Liberec – Tanvald –) Kořenov – Harrachov – Szklarska Poręba Górna (– Jelenia Góra ) 16205 16211 16221 16227 16233 DOPRAVCE / PRZEWOŻNIK : The journey on the Harrachov sightseeing train takes 1.5 0 Liberec 6.37 8.37 12.37 14.37 16.37 GWTR ….. GW Train Regio a.s. (www.gwtr.cz) 12 6.56 8.56 12.56 14.56 16.56 hours, but this may change according to the conductor’s

ČD PR ..… Przewozy Regionalne (www.przewozyregionalne.pl) 27 Tanvald 7.38 9.38 13.34 15.36 17.36 ČD ..… České dráhy,a.s. (www.cd.cz) requirements. The trip begins in front of the Novosad 34 Kořenov příj. 7.54 9.54 13.50 15.52 17.52 PKS ….. PKS Jelenia Góra (www.pks.jgora.pl) and Son Glassworks. It includes a 20 minute break at

25451 25453 25457 25459 25461  the Mumlava Waterfall, where there is also the option 0 Kořenov odj.  7.56 9.56 13.52  15.54 17.56 autobusový spoj, INFORMACE BEZ ZÁRUKY autobus, INFORMACJE BEZ GWARANCII of taking refreshments at the U Lišáka Hut. The train GWTR 5 Harrachov odj.  8.05 10.05 14.01  16.03 18.05    v soboty, neděle a svátky v Tanvaldě přestup then travels through the centre of Harrachov and there

12 Szklarska Poręba Jakuszyce 8.16 10.16 14.12 16.14 18.16 w soboty, niedziele i święta w Tanvald przesiadka

PR 18 Szklarska Poręba Huta  8.27 10.27 14.23  16.25 18.27 is a second 10-minute break at the ski jump stands. 21 Szklarska Poręba Górna  8.31 10.31 14.26  16.29 18.31  nejede / nie kursuje 24.XII. This offers a wonderful view of Harrachov and the large       jede v sezóně ve dnech vyznačených v kalendáři : Mammoth Ski Jump. kursuje w sezonie zaznaczone na kalendarzu : 0 Szklarska Poręba Górna PKS PKS Jelenia Góra (www.pks.jgora.pl), PKP Intercity (www.intercity.pl) Contact information: tel.: 777 001 908, 607 930 155 32 Jelenia Góra XII / 2012 I / 2013 II / 2013 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 [email protected], www.harrachov.cz 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 kontakt na dopravce: www.gwtr.cz 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 ( Jelenia Góra –) (– Tanvald – Liberec ) Szklarska Poręba Górna – Harrachov – Kořenov III / 2013 IV / 2013 V / 2013      4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29 6 13 20 27 0 Jelenia Góra 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 PKS PKS Jelenia Góra (www.pks.jgora.pl), PKP Intercity (www.intercity.pl) 32 Szklarska Poręba Górna 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 29 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30

1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 25452 25454 25456 25458 25460 25462 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 4 11 18 25 0 Szklarska Poręba Górna  8.40 10.40 14.35  16.35 18.40 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26

PR 3 Szklarska Poręba Huta  8.43 10.43 14.38  16.38 18.43 VI / 2013 VII / 2013 VIII / 2013 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 9 Szklarska Poręba Jakuszyce  8.55 10.55 14.50  16.50 18.55 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27

  5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 16 Harrachov příj. 9.08 11.08 15.03 17.03 19.08 6 13 20 27 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29    7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 Harrachov odj. 9.09 13.25 15.25 17.25

GWTR 1 8 15 22 29 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 31 21 Kořenov příj.  9.16  13.32 15.32  17.32 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25

16218 16222 16230 16234 16236 16240 16242 16244/5256  IX / 2013 X / 2013 XI / 2013 XII/2013 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9 0 Harrachov odj. 11.10 15.05 17.05 19.10 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 3 10  5 Kořenov odj. 9.18 11.18 13.58 15.12 15.58 17.12 17.58 19.18 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 4 11 ČD 12 Tanvald 9.36 11.36 14.16 15.31 16.16 17.31 18.16  19.36 5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 5 12 Special trains 6 13 20 27 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29 6 13 27 Jablonec nad Nisou 10.16 12.13 14.51 16.11 16.51 18.13 18.51  20.10 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 39 Liberec 10.41 12.34 15.16 16.36 17.16 18.36 19.16  20.30 1 8 15 22 29 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 1 8 on the rack-and-pinion From Harrachov to Kořenov railway in 2013

670943 Harrachov,FIT FUN-Harrachov,centrum-Harrachov,žel.st./-Kořenov, Platí od 3.3.2013 do 14.12.2013 Get to know the Tanvald – Kořenov – žel.st. Harrachov rack-and-pinion railway in its historical form and come and travel Přepravu zajišťuje: BusLine a.s., Na Rovinkách 211, 513 25 Semily, Podmoklice, provozovna Rokytnice nad Jizerou, tel. 481 368 631 km Tp Tč 1 31 3 33 5 35 7 37 9 39 11 41 13 43 15 45 17 47 19 49 on the special passenger trains with a special X 6+ X 6+ X 6+ X 6+ X 6+ X 6+ X 6+ 16 14 16 14 16 14 16 14 16 14 16 14 16 14 locomotive! 0 0 7014 1 od Harrachov,,hotel FIT-FUN...... 7 20 7 20 ... 8 35 8 35 9 50 ... 9 50 10 40 ... 10 40 X 6+ ... 13 15 13 15 14 30 ... 14 30 X ... 6+ 16 30 16 30 ... X 6+ ... 0 0 7014 2 Harrachov,,Sport hotel...... 7 21 7 21 ... 8 37 8 37 9 52 ... 9 52 10 42 ... 10 42 16 14 ... 13 17 13 17 14 32 ... 14 32 16 ... 14 16 32 16 32 ... 16 14 ... 1 1 0 7014 3 Harrachov,,aut.nádr...... 7 25 7 25 ... 8 40 8 40 9 55 ... 9 55 10 45 ... 10 45 12 30 12 30 ... 13 20 13 20 14 35 ... 14 35 15 25 ... 15 25 16 35 16 35 ... 17 25 17 25 ... 2 2 1 7014 4 Harrachov,,u Ducha hor...... 7 27 7 27 ... 8 42 8 42 9 56 ... 9 56 10 47 ... 10 47 12 32 12 32 ... 13 22 13 22 14 37 ... 14 37 15 27 ... 15 27 16 37 16 37 ... 17 27 17 27 ... 2 2 1 7014 5 Harrachov,,centrum ...... 7 29 7 29 ... 8 43 8 43 9 58 ... 9 58 10 48 ... 10 48 12 33 12 33 ... 13 23 13 23 14 38 ... 14 38 15 29 ... 15 29 16 38 16 38 ... 17 29 17 29 ... 3 3 2 7014 6 Harrachov,,sklárna...... 7 33 7 33 ... 8 47 8 47 10 00 ... 10 00 10 50 ... 10 50 12 35 12 35 ... 13 27 13 27 14 40 ... 14 40 15 33 ... 15 33 16 40 16 40 ... 17 33 17 33 ... 4 7014 7 Harrachov,Nový Svět,u Motejlků...... 7 35 7 35 ... 8 49 8 49 ...... 13 29 13 29 ... 15 35 ... 15 35 ... 17 35 17 35 ... 6 7013 8 Harrachov,Nový Svět,Na mýtě...... 7 38 7 38 ... 8 52 8 52 ...... 13 32 13 32 ... 15 38 ... 15 38 ... 17 38 17 38 ... 7 7006 9 Kořenov,,odb...... 7 41 7 41 ... 8 55 8 55 ...... 13 35 13 35 ... 15 41 Platí... 15 od41 3.3.2013... do17 14.12.201341 17 41 ... 6709438 7006 10 Harrachov,FITKořenov,,Martinské údolí FUN-Harrachov,centrum-Harrachov,žel.st./-Kořenov,...... 7 44 7 44 ... 8 58 8 58 ...... 13 38 13 38 ... 15 44 ... 15 44 ... 17 44 17 44 ... 9 7006 11 Kořenov,,žel.st...... 7 50 7 50 ... 9 05 9 05 ...... 13 45 13 45 ... 15 50 ... 15 50 ... 17 50 17 50 ... 4 2 7014 12 žel.st.Harrachov,,Hábův most ...... 10 02 ... 10 02 10 52 ... 10 52 12 37 12 37 ...... 14 42 ... 14 42 ...... 16 42 16 42 ...... 4 3 7014 13 Harrachov,,Diana...... 10 05 ... 10 05 10 55 ... 10 55 12 39 12 39 ...... 14 45 ... 14 45 ...... 16 45 16 45 ...... Přepravu6 4 7014 zajišťuje:14 př Harrachov,,žel.st.BusLine a.s., Na...... Rovinkách 211, 513... 25... Semily,...... Podmoklice,...... 10 provozovna10 ... 10 10 Rokytnice11 00 ... nad11 00 Jizerou,12 45 12 45tel.... 481 ...368 631... 14 50 ... 14 50 ...... 16 50 16 50 ...... Xopačný směrjede v pracovních dnech 6 jede v sobotu l spoj zastavuje jen pro vystupování + km TpjedeTč v neděli a státem uznané svátky 2 32 4 34spoj jede po6 jiné 36trase 8 38 10 40 12 42 14 44 16 46 18 48 20 50 22 52 X 6+ X 6+ X 6+ X 6+ X 6+ 14 jede od 3.3.13 do 17.3.13, od 27.4.13 do 28.10.13 16 jede také 2.5.13, 3.5.13, 30.5.13, 31.5.13, jede od 3.3.13 do 17.3.13, od 1.7.13 do 1.9.13 16 14 16 14 16 14 16 14 16 14 Při jízdě0 7014 mezi14 zastávkamiod Harrachov,,žel.st. s uvedeným číslem...... zóny platí integrovaný...... tarif a... smluvní... přepravní...... podmínky...... IDOL10 (zveřejněné15 10 15 11 na35 www.iidol.cz).... 11 35 12 V50 ostatních12 50 ... případech...... platí15 tarif08 a15 smluvní08 ... přepravní...... podmínky17 08 17 vyhlášené08 ... BusLine...... a.s. 2(zveřejněny7014 13 naHarrachov,,Diana www.busline.cz)...... X 6+ ... X 6+ 10 17 10 17 11 37 ... 11 37 12 52 12 52 X ... 6+ 15 10 15 10 X 6+ ... 17 10 17 10 X 6+ ... Všechny2 7014 spoje12 vyčkajíHarrachov,,Hábův příjezdu vlaků max. most 10 minut...... - pouze spoj... v 18:00... z... Kořenova16 až14 15 min.... 16 14 10 20 10 20 11 40 ... 11 40 12 55 12 55 16 ... 14 15 13 15 13 16 14 ... 17 13 17 13 16 14 ... Alle0 Busse7006 warten11 Kořenov,,žel.st.auf die Ankunft der ...... Züge höchstens 10 min. ...Nur Bus... 18:00... von8 00Kořenov8 00 bis... 15 9min.20 9 20 ... 14 00 ... 14 00 16 00 16 00 ... 18 00 18 00 ... 1 7006 10 Kořenov,,Martinské údolí ...... 8 03 8 03 ... 9 23 9 23 ... 14 03 ... 14 03 16 03 16 03 ... 18 03 18 03 ... 2 7006 9 Kořenov,,odb...... 8 05 8 05 ... 9 25 9 25 ... 14 05 ... 14 05 16 05 16 05 ... 18 05 18 05 ... This year, the rack-and-pinion railway will celebrate 3 7013 8 Harrachov,Nový Svět,Na mýtě...... 8 07 8 07 ... 9 27 9 27 ... 14 07 ... 14 07 16 07 16 07 ... 18 07 18 07 ... th 5 7014 7 Harrachov,Nový Svět,u Motejlků...... 8 10 8 10 ... 9 30 9 30 ... 14 10 ... 14 10 16 10 16 10 ... 18 10 18 10 ... its 111 birthday. Our steepest railway line will once 6 3 7014 6 Harrachov,,sklárna...... 8 12 8 12 ... 9 32 9 32 10 23 10 23 11 43 ... 11 43 12 57 12 57 14 12 ... 14 12 15 16 15 16 16 12 16 12 ... 17 16 17 16 18 12 18 12 ... again be travelled by special passenger trains which 6 3 7014 5 Harrachov,,centrum ...... X 6+ 8 14 8 14 ... 9 34 9 34 10 25 10 25 11 45 ... 11 45 13 00 13 00 14 14 ... 14 14 15 18 15 18 16 14 16 14 ... 17 18 17 18 18 14 18 14 ... 7 4 7014 4 Harrachov,,u Ducha hor...... 16 14 8 16 8 16 ... 9 36 9 36 10 27 10 27 11 47 ... 11 47 13 02 13 02 14 16 ... 14 16 15 20 15 20 16 16 16 16 ... 17 20 17 20 18 16 18 16 ... will be accompanied by one of only two remaining 7 4 7014 3 Harrachov,,aut.nádr...... 7 10 7 10 8 18 8 18 ... 9 40 9 40 10 30 10 30 11 50 ... 11 50 13 05 13 05 14 18 ... 14 18 15 23 15 23 16 18 16 18 ... 17 23 17 23 18 18 18 18 ... 8 5 7014 2 Harrachov,,Sport hotel...... 7 13 7 13 8 21 8 21 ... 9 42 9 42 10 32 10 32 ...... 13 07 13 07 14 21 ... 14 21 ...... 16 21 16 21 ...... l18 21 l18 21 ... T426.0 rack-and.-pinion locomotives known locally as 9 6 7014 1 př Harrachov,,hotel FIT-FUN...... 7 15 7 15 8 25 8 25 ... 9 45 9 45 10 35 10 35 ...... 13 10 13 10 14 25 ... 14 25 ...... 16 25 16 25 ...... l18 25 l18 25 ... X jede v pracovních dnech 6 jede v sobotu l spoj zastavuje jen pro vystupování “Austrians”. Balm passenger carriages from the 1960s, + jede v neděli a státem uznané svátky spoj jede po jiné trase a historic M240.056 traction vehicle known as a “Singer” 14 jede od 3.3.13 do 17.3.13, od 27.4.13 do 28.10.13 16 jede také 2.5.13, 3.5.13, 30.5.13, 31.5.13, jede od 3.3.13 do 17.3.13, od 1.7.13 do 1.9.13 and a Balm Bistro buffet car will be included in the Při jízdě mezi zastávkami s uvedeným číslem zóny platí integrovaný tarif a smluvní přepravní podmínky IDOL (zveřejněné na www.iidol.cz). V ostatních případech platí tarif a smluvní přepravní podmínky vyhlášené BusLine a.s. (zveřejněny na www.busline.cz). trains. In the first three carriages, it will be possible Všechny spoje vyčkají příjezdu vlaků max. 10 minut - pouze spoj v 18:00 z Kořenova až 15 min. Alle Busse warten auf die Ankunft der Züge höchstens 10 min. Nur Bus 18:00 von Kořenov bis 15 min. to see the train’s route broadcast from the front of the locomotive. There will be a diverse accompanying Take the cable car to Ještěd program on the individual operating days. If you are THE TIMETABLE FOR THE AERIAL CABLEWAY interested, we have also prepared the option of securing Horní Hanychov → Ještěd/ Ještěd → Horní Hanychov special trains to order, and not only on the rack-and- pinion railway. 8:00 PS – 8:30 PS – 9:00 P – 9:30 P – 10:00 P – 10:30 P – 11:00 P – 11:30 P -12:00 P – 13:00 P We hope that you will be able to choose from the offer – 13:30 P – 14:00 – 14:30 – 15:00 – 15:30 – 16:00 – 17:00 – 18:00 – 19:00 Z of nostalgic trips and that you will come and have a ride. P – not on Mondays due to repairs and technical inspections, Z – not in the period from 1. 11. to 31. 3., S – not on public holidays CIS JŘ © CHAPS spol. s r.o., 2.2.4577.24372 22.2.2013 We are looking forward to seeing you! - the aerial cableway does not operate during adverse weather conditions - the cabins depart from both stations simultaneously More information at: tel.: 603 179 136 - exceptional trips are also possible outside the framework of the timetable, provided the operating conditions so allow www.zubacka.cz - and the fare for at least 30 people has been paid for the given direction of travel during the exceptional trip - the transportation of mountain bikes is limited and may be excluded for operational reasons FARES Half fare for In–karta Half fare Luggage /Rail plus cardholders Regular Dogs – prams In–karta/Rail up to 10 kg Dogs – prams Bicycles fare Children aged 6 – 15 plus cardholders sledges, skibobs, Children aged 6 – 15 Handicapped individuals parachutes Handicapped individuals

Up ⇑ 75 CZK 40 CZK 55 CZK 30 CZK CIS JŘ © CHAPS30 CZK spol. s r.o., 2.2.4577.2437250 CZK 22.2.2013 Down ⇓ 75 CZK 40 CZK 55 CZK 30 CZK 30 CZK 50 CZK Return ⇑ ⇓ 120 CZK 60 CZK 90 CZK 45 CZK / A single day, transferable ticket for an unlimited number of trips – 400 CZK A single day, transferable ticket for 5 trips – 200 CZK The telephone number for the aerial cableway ticket office: 972 365 582

4 News from the Jizera Mountains

The secret places of the Jizera Mountains The children’s day at Jizerka The hiking region of the Jizera Mountains has prepared 5. 10. 2013 Jizerka, Sklárna a new competition for all visitors young and old called 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. the Secret Places of the Jizera Mountains. Eight interesting, www.vilaizerina.cz, www.jizerky.cz mysterious and less well known places in the Jizera Mountains have been equipped with a small, freely • creative workshops for the whole family accessible metal symbol. After finding all the symbols, on the theme of Izerína the Fairy and crafts tracing them onto the flier and handing it in at one • a meeting with the regional producers of the information centres, the successful participant from the Jizera Mountains will be given a gift: a glass coin from Izerína the Fairy. The flier is available at all information centres in the Jizera • the chance to have a photo taken with Izerína Mountains, but it can also be downloaded at www. the Fairy vilaizerina.cz, where you will also find further information. • the opening of an exhibition of photographs Izerína the Fairy awoke in the heart of Bukovec and opened of the “Landscape and People” her treasure trove to the children. Whoever visits eight secret places in the Jizera Mountains will receive a coin • the sale of regional souvenirs, the “Travels from Izerína. But no child can go in search for treasure and with Izerína the Fairy” book and a calendar mystery alone. They need you, mums, dads, grandmas, of children’s drawing for 2014 • a certificate and small gift for everybody granddads and whoever else may accompany them on this • the option of visiting one of the “Secret Places journey. And you are sure to have also realised long ago of the Jizera Mountains” • shuttle transport from the Kořenov railway that there are many different types of treasures and wealth • the option of taking part in falconry displays station within the framework of the “Senior in the world other than the coins of Izerína the Fairy. How within the framework of the “Predator Days” Citizens’ Week” held by the Statutory Town then should we tempt you to go on this journey in search of program – Jizerka no. 2 of Jablonec nad Nisou children’s treasure? What can we offer you instead of a coin which is only valid in the realm of fantasy? I don’t know. I will therefore try to tell you why I went to visit these places. I will try to tell you of my love for this corner of the country. And believe me that when telling you the story I will be very, very sad that my children long ago began to walk around the mountains by themselves. Because every journey ends with the birth of a story and I no longer have anybody to tell it to. So, you know what? I will whisper it to you and you can then tell it to your little ones. And I will then, ever so slightly, be jealous of you. Klára Hoffmanová The Oldřichov v Hájích Eco-Camp The Oldřichov v Hájích Eco-Centre is planning to open become acquainted with the eco-systems of the Jizera a new eco-camp in June 2013. You will be able to find Mountains. On the other hand, if you wish to enter the eco-camp in the north-western section of the Jizera the world of insects in a fun and entertaining way, Mountains on the Liberec – Raspenava road. we recommend that you visit the Bee Teaching trail. Visitors can go camping in an attractive locality We have not chosen the name of the eco-camp by (a former sand quarry) which is adjacent to the eco- chance. We want to show visitors that a tourist facility centre. The camp’s location is an ideal starting point can be operated in an environmentally friendly manner. for walking and cycling trips. The region includes We use renewable energy sources to heat water a number of walking and cycling tracks which lead and produce electrical energy. We secure the camp’s to the most interesting places in the Jizera Mountains operations using local or disadvantaged employees. and in the Frýdlant area. It is ideal for families with We use environmentally friendly cleaning agents and children who wish to spend their holiday together naturally we also sort waste. Child visitors will enjoy relaxing in a quiet environment. In order to liven up the small farm with a petting pen. At the farm, they your stay, we offer a selection of entertaining-teaching will see original farm animal breeds: goats, sheep, pigs, programmes which we have prepared for all age chickens and horses. They will also be able to go horse categories. The participants in the programmes will riding in the riding hall or outside in the local terrain. discover life in the fishpond, become beekeepers for We do not pretend to be a five-star camp, but we try a while, try working with wool from our sheep or make to offer a pleasant environment at reasonable prices. a dreamcatcher in an Indian tepee for a peaceful sleep. If you are planning to spend your holidays in this If you would prefer an individual program, we country, have a look at the www.ekokemp.cz website offer the interactive “Jizera Mountains through all where you will find up-to-date current information. Liberec has a new special tourist the Senses” natural history exhibition where you can We are looking forward to your visit. ticket These tourist tickets are designed for visitors to the town and they are “hop on/hop off” tickets which can be used to travel between individual points of interest. The tourist ticket is only valid for town tram routes and it includes information about its validity (in Czech, English and German). The new tourist tickets are available in the following variants: New product: A day ticket for tram nos. 2 and 3 New product: A weekend family ticket for tram for individuals nos. 2 and no. 3 for a group Ticket price: 50 CZK (basic fare 50 CZK, half fare of people 25 CZK for children up to 15)) Ticket price: 200 CZK (the total price is for a group Validity: 24 hours from the moment of 2 adults and 3 children up to 15) of marking the ticket in the public Validity: from Friday midday to Sunday midnight transport vehicle Info: There is no existing family ticket, Info: The existing day ticket is valid for all a one-day group ticket, the price lines, the price is 80 CZK, half price 40 CZK is currently 155 CZK

5 Cycle tourism

Cycle hire and service outlets H + S, sports equipment hire outlets

Název a GPS Kontakt Informace Název a GPS Kontakt Informace Adrenalin Centrum Na Bídě 657/8a, Liberec 1 A sports equipment hire outlet: camping Ski centrum Adler, Apartment building Nisa 272/37, Bedřichov Mountain bikes and children’s bicycles, tel.: 486 112 250 equipment, mountaineering and “via ferata” s. r. o. tel.: 602 323 476, 724 238 314 children’s seats, helmets, cycle trailers, www.adrenalin-centrum.cz equipment, water sports gear, jumping [email protected], www.adler-ski.cz bicycle tow bars and so on, also NON STOP - tel.: 603 963 578 stilts. Alpine skiing, Telemark, a testing Wed–Sun 8:30 am–4:30 pm mountain bike tandem hire. H + S centre, in-line skates. H Tenisové kurty Bedřichov 830, tel.: 775 671 781, 775 671 781, A terrain scooter and sports AG kola s.r.o. Dr. Milady Horákové 78/534, Liberec Electric bicycles, electric scooters. a sportovní centrum [email protected], equipment hire outlet. tel.: 485 146 848, 731 523 740 H + S Bedřichov www.skiservismara.com H [email protected] Jízdní kola a sport ul. ČSA 406, Frýdlant, tel.: 482 312 850, 608 924 517 S [email protected], www.ag-kola.cz Cirkl [email protected], www.kola-cirkl.cz www.elektro-kola-liberec.cz LÁZNĚ LIBVERDA, a.s. Hotel Nový dům, Lázně Libverda no. 82 Only for guests. Bak Sport U Besedy 3, Liberec, tel.: 485 100 163 The Giant, Marin, Amulet, Lapiére Test tel.: 482 368 111, www.lazne-libverda.cz H + S [email protected] Centre. The MERIDA Test Lázně Libverda 17, Hejnice, tel.: 482 322 457 H + S www.baksport.cz S Centre Lázně Libverda [email protected] Bradský Cyklo & 5. května 45/66, Liberec S www.laznelibverda.cz Sport Outlet tel.: 485 105 954 The U kyselky ulice 5. května, Nové Město pod Smrkem A Trekking Test Centre. [email protected], www.bradsky.cz Trekking centre tel.: 739 611 574, [email protected], H + S Cyklosport Kerda Švermova 54/259, Liberec 10 The GT, Author a Cannondale Test Centre. www.trek-centrum.cz tel.: 485 151 178 – shop H + S The Singletrack Plovárenská 1056, Nové Město pod Smrkem The AGang Test Centre. 485 150 146 – workshops Centre [email protected] H + S [email protected], www.kerda.cz www.singltrekpodsmrkem.cz Elbikes.cz Hubertova 2/231, Liberec Electric bicycle. Verner U Stadionu 157 (Sportovní areál Smědá), Hire of max. 4-6 bikes. tel.: 602 101 520 H Raspenava, tel.: 721 629 557 H + S [email protected], www.elbikes.cz [email protected] FILAcentrum – The Vesec Sports Facility Liberec A hire outlet and in-line skate school, ALBI snowsport – Albrechtice v Jizerských horách no. 173 Electric bicycles, scooters. a hire outlet and in-line tel.: 607 877 791, [email protected] summer skis, jumping stilts, scooters a bicycle, electric (near the Tanvaldský Špičák Ski Resort) H + S skate and skiing school www.filacentrum.cz and so on. bicycle and scooter tel.: 483 300 867, 603 390 580 Bicycle repair – Jeseniova 5/271, Liberec S hire outlet [email protected], www.albiski.cz Michal Koutník tel.: 603 711 657, [email protected] Cykloservis Bemi Držkov no. 245, tel.: 775 083 395 S www.cyklokoutnik.cz [email protected], www.cyklo-benda.cz Segway hire outlet Orlí 16/257, Liberec A Segway is an electric two-wheeled Mon–Fri 1:00 am–6:00 pm or by telephone Liberec tel.: 777 069 941, [email protected] vehicle which holds itself in a horizontal arrangement www.segway-liberec.cz position. H Cykloservis Faraon Údolní 405, Smržovka, tel.: 603 378 969 S Red Eight 5. května 35/71, Liberec S Mon–Fri 10:00 am–5:00 pm tel.: 774 517 363, 608 517 363 Sat 9:00 am–12:00 pm [email protected], www.redeight.cz ZP – cycle servicing Sportovní 1118, Smržovka The construction of bicycles to order. Sport Brzák Hanychovská 33/575, Liberec The Scott Specialized Testing Centre. tel.: 606 407 763, 736 675 567 S tel.: 486 142 200 H + S [email protected], www.zp-cykloservis.cz [email protected], www.brzak.cz Cyklo and ski Pelc Vítězná 382, Tanvald, tel.: 777 096 572 H + S Wide Bike Františkovská 6/233, Liberec S www.cyklo-skipelc.cz tel.: 731 558 668 Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm [email protected], www.widebike.com Ing. Morávek Josefův Důl no. 358 (the U vleku pub) The option of bicycle transportation Sport Ještěd Ještědská 202, Hanychov, Liberec Mountain bikes, scooters, helmets tel.: 602 879 598, 483 381 227 by arrangement. (right at the Ještěd Ski Resort car park) and so on. [email protected], www.skilucifer.cz H tel.: 486 100 073, [email protected] H + S Koos van den Berg Harrachov – the centre Electric bicycles. www.sportjested.cz (50 m from the Čertova hora cableway) H Sport Závora CZ, s. r. o. Cidlinská 73/22, Liberec S tel.: 606 631 638, 606 631 640 tel.: 482 751 410, [email protected] Trips on electric bicycles with a guide. www.sportzavora.cz K & P Hotel Motorest Beseda, Příchovice, Kořenov H Bike servis Podhorská 123, Jablonec n. N. S no. 378, tel.: 777 096 572, in the area tel.: 739 089 618 of the Jizera Mountains For You Information, [email protected], www.bikeservis.eu www.cyklo-skipelc.cz Disk Sport Cyklo Dvorská 7, Jablonec n. N. S Mon–Sat 9:00 am–5:00 pm tel.: 723 459 563 Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm [email protected], www.disksport.cz Röschenthaler Luděk Velké Hamry no. 338, tel.: 603 156 540 S Cyklo Šauer Podhorská 25 a, Jablonec n. N. S Tues–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm tel.: 734 260 613, 483 313 352 Sat 9:00 am–12:00 pm [email protected], www.cyklosauer.cz Sport Čermák Harrachov no. 581, tel.: 603 579 581 H + S Rabik Sport Podhorská 23, Jablonec n. N. S [email protected], www.sportcermak.cz tel.: 483 317 314, [email protected] Mon–Sun 9:00 am–6:00 pm Ski & Bike Máchova 20, Jablonec n. N. S The Tanvald Branch: S tel.: 777 771 385 Krkonošská 116, tel.: 483 394 253 www.skibike.cz Mon–Fri 9:00 am–5:00 pm SB sport Podhorská 141, Jablonec n. N. H + S Sat 9:00 am–12:00 pm (traffic circle), tel.: 483 315 739, 731 188 730, [email protected] Zdeněk Dokoupil Vladislava Vančury 4/156, Jablonec n. N. The hire of bicycles, bicycle trailers, Cyclist Welcome REBEL BIKE tel.: 736 769 049, [email protected] bicycle tow bars and children’s seats, Cyklisté vítáni is a national certification system www.rebelbike.com a test centre and electric bicycle www.skladacikola.com and folding bicycle hire. H + S in the Czech Republic, which marks bicycle friendly Activeguide s. r. o. Hraničná č. p. 1392, Janov n. N. A sports hire outlet with equipment for gastronomy and accommodation facilities, tel.: 483 380 796, 603 399 302 water sports, mountaineering, etc. campsites and tourist destinations. Facilities that [email protected], www.activeguide.cz H meet the certification criteria are marked with B – sport Hrabětice 9, Janov n. N. H a green and white sign with Jan Bína tel.: 723 575 019, 728 137 144 the smiling bicycle. If you [email protected], www.bsport-hrabetice.cz desire the best services Cyklo Žitný, s. r. o. Lučany nad Nisou 480, tel.: 483 714 514 Servis at a high level, highly specialised for you and your bike, look [email protected] employees, an Sram Rubena Trek for Cyclists Welcome facilities! www.cyklozitny.cz profi-team. S www.cyclistswelcome.eu

6 Cycle tourism

The singletrack under Smrk The most important It is no longer necessary to introduce the Singletrack at the AGang Test Centre, purchase equipment or have the trails have been designed in order to enable cycle trails under Smrk to most cyclists. Many people have your bike serviced at the Singletrack Centre. Have the planning of longer and shorter circuits. The staff already travelled down its narrow trails winding down a cup of coffee and view the mountain panorama. at the Singletrack centre will help you with the choice »»The Jizera Cross Country Skiing the slopes of the majestic and mysterious Smrk massif It is an enchanting place. and planning of your route. Network – this was originally and they frequently return to this addictive experience. However, you won’t stay there long. A day Once you have completed your ride, it is time to relax. established as a route for cross- The infinite descents which bump and wind between of unforgettable experiences awaits you. Make a final Have a good meal and a shower at the Singletrack country skiing, but the fact that most trees will manage to bring a smile to the face check that you have everything and then jump Centre. You can also wash down your bike there. It is also of the route leads along maintained of everybody, from small children up to highly physical in the saddle. Follow the wide, green-marked trail possible to take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool tracks which are suitable for cyclists and technical bikers. from the Singletrack Centre and then just choose which during good weather. Then there is nothing better than meant that it soon also became The Singletrack under Smrk was established as a result circuit you want to travel. The trails have four degrees to just sit on the terrace, take in the scenery and watch popular among cyclists, of inspiration from similar projects in Great Britain and of difficulty which are colour coded in the terrain. Green the surrounding hills which you have visited. www.jizerskaops.cz. from their fascinating atmosphere and rich community is for complete beginners, small children, walkers with Have we tempted you into making the trip? It isn’t »»The Jára Cimrman Cycle Trail – life. It represents an interesting and highly accessible prams or people in wheelchairs. Blue is for intermediate necessary to wait for cloudless skies or for summer www.tanvaldsko.info, www.tanvald.cz. opportunity for spending leisure time and for active riders, red is for upper intermediate riders and black temperatures. The singletrack is also great fun in cooler »»The Mill Cycle Trail movement in the countryside for all generations is for skilled bikers. and wet weather, when there are usually less people (Cyklostezka Mlýnská) of cyclists. There is no need to worry that you cannot Don’t miss the calm romantic trip along the blue on the tracks and the countryside takes on many new www.lunaria-jindrichovice.cz/cyklostezka. manage the ride on the singletrack; just come and try and red trails to the peaceful Jindřichovice Ridge captivating aspects. Just make sure that you dress The cycling circuits around it. All you need to know is how to stay on your bike. or the constantly undulating red descents above warmly. Even during warm weather, we recommend »» Štěpánka – www.jizerkyprovas.cz. The tracks are best suited for mountain bikes (if you do the Giant Barrel and Kyselka. If you are an experienced that you take a light windbreaker in your backpack not have your own one, it is possible to hire one at the terrain cyclist, take the beautiful and mystical (the weather in the mountains can change quickly »»The Krakonoš Trail ER-2 – Singletrack Centre). No other equipment, other than Měděnka bypass which is shrouded in history along and unexpectedly). Experience has also shown that it is a cycle trail which leads through a helmet and gloves, is necessary. the black-marked trail to the deserted steep slopes a good idea to have a change of socks, basic tools and the wonderful setting of the Lusatian The best point for starting a trip on the Singletrack of the Czerniawsky Valley in Poland, while even a spare inner tube or adhesive patches for basic repairs and Jizera Mountains from Bad under Smrk is the entrance point at the Singletrack the demanding, dramatic circuit to the Hejnice Ridge with you on the tracks. It is important to take a drink Schandau in Germany through Centre which you will find in Nové Město pod Smrkem undulates among the cliffs. or a small snack. If you forget to bring anything from Frýdlant, Nové Město pod Smrkem, on the beach at the outdoor swimming pool. You can It is practically impossible to master all of the trails home, you can buy supplies at the Singletrack Centre. the northern slopes of the Polish take refreshments, prepare for your trip, hire a bike in the Singletrack under Smrk in a single day. However, Author: Hana Hermová 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 connects 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 onnecting 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.

A bicycle tour through the local history A Tip Trip Smržovka – Jiřetín pod Bukovou – Josefův Důl there is a memorial to the writer Gustav Leutelt, who The final section of this cycle trip leads past Bukovec the railway station in Kořenov (the Cog Railway Museum). – Mariánskohorské Boudy – the Breached Dam was born and wrote there, nearby. and then includes a long descent to the Jizera Valley. You can then return to your starting point by train. (Protržená přehrada) – Jizerka – the Jizera Valley Head to Mariánskohorské Boudy from Josefův Důl. The railway viaduct arching over the river is also It is also possible to take an easier route from Jizerka – Martinské Údolí – Kořenov, the railway station. The forest asphalt trail will initially lead you along an interesting testament to the technical skills of our to Kořenov, if you go to Horní Polubný, from where A total of ca 30 km. A relatively demanding route the small Jedlová River, but it later turns right and ancestors. You will reach the road in the settlement you can descend to the railway station. with significant climbs and several difficult descents. begins to climb more steeply. The former pastoral of Martinské Údolí and it will soon begin to ascend to Author: Otokar Simm and woodcutting enclave of Mariánskohorské Boudy This cycle trip offers you an opportunity to visit several has a history stretching back over more than three local museums. It begins in Smržovka (the Museum hundred years, but today it consists of just four of Local History, Armoured Technology). Start at the cottages. You can then easily descend to the Breached T.G. Masaryk Square (náměstí T.G. Masaryka) and head Dam (Protržená přehrada) (a cultural monument, along the secondary road in the direction of Horní a learning trail). The embankment dam of the reservoir Tanvald. You will pass under the railway viaduct on the White Desná was breached in 1916. (a technical monument) and then turn left onto a local The next section of the route up to Jizerka is the most road before you arrive at the Kamenice River. This will demanding; this entire section includes steep take you to Jiřetín pod Bukovou (the Area Museum). climbs and descents. You will reach the road in the Continue through the Kamenice Valley along the Black Desná Valley and you should then head left road which leads through Albrechtice v Jizerských before turning off it to the right shortly afterwards. horách to Josefův Důl (the Museum of Local History). This is followed by a relatively long climb ending The glassmaking past of this region is visible in at the ridge known as Vlašský hřebeň. From its a number of places, but the two glassworks in Josefův peak, you will descend to a track known as the Důl are now inactive. The Church of the Transformation Promenade (Promenáda) and then continue to Jizerka of Our Lord dating from 1862–1865 is worth a visit; (the Museum of the Jizera Mountains).

7 Mountaineering and adrenalin

Mountaineering in the Jizera Mountains The Jizera Mountains include several climbing sectors is very hard and sharp in comparison with classic which conceal interesting places for classic climbing sandstone and often deals climbers a few injuries. with various degrees of difficulty. Most of the climbing locations in the Jizera Mountains The climbing here is on rock plates (the climbing belong to the Jizera Mountains Beech Wood Nature is on moderately positioned walls using crystals Reserve. Admittance to them is not permitted and in the granite), but there are also numerous fissures it is also explicitly forbidden by law to climb there. and chimneys where the climbing involves the use The Nature Reserve Administration has, however, set of opposing pressure. As well as that, the Jizera aside sufficient cliff areas where climbing is permitted, Mountains also include a lot of wall climbing albeit under the condition of the adherence to strict and overhangs, so that there is truly something conditions. Anybody who wants to try the specific local for everybody. climbing will be rewarded with views of the beautiful Climbers who know the conditions often say that you landscape which are so unique that they are worth “climb on blood” in the Jizera Mountains. This is because a few grazes; especially in spring and in autumn when of the coarse-grained Jizera Mountain granite which the local landscape has an unmistakable magic.

Our tips: TRIP Brief rules for climbing in the Jizera Mountains ROCKclimbing adventure 1. Climbers only overcome gravity by means of their environment with waste and does not disturb Tip no. 1 fissures, overhangs, rock plates and wall climbs. It is own strength. bird’s nests during the ascent. If they discover any The Paličník area, Paličník – routes suitable not easy to climb this tower. We recommend that you 2. Climbers only use natural rises and holds and only nesting on the route of the ascent, they are obliged for beginners and more advanced climbers have some climbing experience. The route to Zvon use artificial aids to secure themselves. to abandon the ascent and to inform the nature A well-known cliff-top lookout located leads from the Oldřichov Saddle, from Koza, along 3. Climbers are obliged to only use hiking tracks or protection bodies of the nesting site. on the yellow-marked trail from Bílý Potok. the Winemaking Trail. After about 25 minutes’ walk, trails which have been marked with the approval The detailed climbing rules can be found in the area of the This characteristic cliff is not the highest point a narrow climbing trail turns off steeply up the slope of the nature protection authority to access the cliffs. Jizera Mountains online at www.horosvaz.cz in the Klínový vrch, as will become apparent with to the right and then winds directly under the cliff 4. When ascending and descending, climbers the view from Bílý Potok. This lookout point is not tower. There is a symbolic ice axe with the initials are obliged to proceed in such a way so as to limit Important notification: the Jizera Mountains only a popular destination for hikers, but a number of the first individuals to ascend it at the top of Zvon. any damage to the rock surface to the absolute Nature Reserve Administration expects that of climbing trails also lead to it. The Kohoutí hřeben minimum. climbers will behave with the utmost consideration ridge, which descends into the valley under Paličník, Tip no. 3 5. It is prohibited to alter the rock surface (modifying for the environment (consisting of living and mineral is also worthy of attention and it is a popular The Small and Large Štolpich area, and creating holds and so on) elements) when climbing, i.e. that they will especially destination for mountaineers. Divá Maří – the most significant tower 6. It is prohibited to use magnesium or any other adhere to the appropriate provisions of the Nature in the Jizera Mountains chemical agents. and Landscape Protection Act. Not all of these Tip no. 2 Divá Maří is one of the most significant towers in the 7. In their own interests, climbers will pay attention prohibitions have been stated in the conditions, The Srázy area – Poledník, Zvon – the most Jizera Mountains due to the fact that it was the first to the safety rules during the ascent and will adhere because they are directly stated in the Act or further beautiful mountaineering tower to be ascended by a person (in 1895). Its massive to the principles of proper anchoring. arise from its provisions. It is therefore expected that This mountaineering tower is a symbol for all the valley wall rises distinctly above the Large Štolpich 8. Climbing only with top anchoring (or with the the ban on bivouacking and starting fires will be mountaineers in the Jizera Mountains. Its walls reach Valley. You can get to Divá Maří from the track designation of a limited number of members in adhered to, amongst other things. You will find the full a height of up to twenty metres and they include through the Štolpich Valley around the Cave Tower. a rope team ascending behind the first climber wording of the decision on the Czech Mountaineering with top anchoring) is prohibited. Association’s website. Tip no. 4 9. Adding additional permanent anchoring The Polední kameny area, Hlídač, Nos to the existing routes is prohibited. Important links – the most demanding climb 10. Climbers are obliged to behave in a manner which www.skaly.horosvaz.cz The dominant feature of the Černý potok Valley. does not lead to the pollution of the natural www.jizerskehory.ochranaprirody.cz The wall falling to its waterfalls is approximately 50 metres high. The ascent up the valley wall is one of the most beautiful ascents in the Jizera Mountains, but by no means one of the simplest. The wall is relatively well secured with rings and there is the partial option of using your own harnesses. The reward for the ascent is an unforgettable view towards Hejnice and Bílý potok. You can get to this wall along the green-marked Goat Trail up to the yellow turn-off to Frýdlantské cimbuří. There, head right via Černý potok under the massive Nos wall.

The basic information has been taken from the Jizera Mountains Mountaineering Guide, P. Fajgl, O. Simm, M. Vrkoslav, 2010, with additions from Mgr. Ondřej Šnopl (Rocktrip) and Mgr. Jiří Hušek jnr. (the Jizera Mountains Nature Reserve Administration).

8 Adrenaline activities and other attractions

Mountaineering and climbing walls Sightseeing flights »»The König Rope Park, Nová Ves n. N., is unique »»Lanové centrum Proud Harrachov, »»The Hodkovice nad Mohelkou Aero Club, in the region, tel.: 774 170 540, 604 103 975, tel.: 603 777 255, www.verticalpark.cz, Letiště Hodkovice nad Mohelkou, P. O. Box 10, www.park-koenig.cz, 250 CZK, family ticket GPS: N 50° 45‘ 39.581“ E 15° 23‘ 27.346“ tel.: 482 725 822, 604 257 553, discounts / A park with an area of 2,000 m², »»Monkey park Harrachov, www.bobovka.cz [email protected], www.hodkovice.info 13 flying foxes with a total length of 333 m, This involves a 273 m long rope centre with »»The Liberec Aero Club, Liberec, Ostašovská 307, climbing frames and rope attractions. 14 obstacles and it is situated directly within tel: 608 121 426, [email protected], »»The Makak climbing arena, Jablonec the facility, an 84 m rope crossing (a flying fox), www.aeroklub-liberec.cz nad Nisou, Liberecká 104, tel.: 774 704 759, including above the Harrachov luge run. »»Baraka Paragliding s. r. o., Nové Hodky 56, www.lezeckaarena.cz, Mon–Sun 10:00 am– »»The sports hall in Sklárna na Jizerce, Světlá pod Ještědem, tel.: 603 472 296, 11:00 pm / A unique climbing wall with a total tel.: 483 384 985, 602 313 425, [email protected], www.pgbaraka.cz / Tandem flights from the Ještěd area of 2000 m², courses, the hire and sale www.dudovi.cz / The hall belongs to the Manor Ridge, a great experience for everybody, paragliding of climbing equipment, a restaurant. House Hotel and the Pyramid and it enables courses, one-day mini-courses for active relaxation, »»The ŠUTR Climbing Wall, Liberec, Hrazená 470, guests and other visitors from Jizerka and its training in Czech, English and Italian. tel.: 480 002 632, [email protected], www.sutr.cz environs to spend their leisure time actively, »»Balloon flights, BAART, s. r. o., Liberec, ul. 28. října »»Jiří Stolín, Xtreme Sports, Liberec, including during bad weather. It is used 278/46, [email protected], www.vyletbalonem.cz, Soukenická 740/7, tel.: 607 232 070, for the sports training camps which can GPS: N 50° 45‘ 18.782“ E 15° 02‘ 59.777“ [email protected], www.bungyjump. combine special indoor training with a stay »»Tandem flights, Zásada, tel.: 602 439 889, cz / Bungee jumping – jumps from the highest in the beautiful countryside in the environs www.tandemcentrum.cz, GPS: N 50° 41‘ 39“ bridge in the Czech Republic, catapulting, of Jizerka, including the services of a good E 15° 15‘ 55“ / The Tandem Centre flying company aero-trim, zorbing, etc. hotel and good restaurants. The sports hall invites tourists to undertake circular, sightseeing »»SK Ještěd, Liberec, Hodkovická 981/42, is equipped for volleyball, basketball, tennis, and photographic flights. You will see Tanvald, tel.: 485 105 716, 739 059 668, www.skjested.cz indoor football and floorball, but you can also Malá Skála, the Bohemian Paradise and the Giant »»Vertical park Harrachov, tel.: 603 777 255, try the climbing wall or the “via ferrata” built Mountains and their environs from above. If you [email protected], www.verticalpark.cz, into hall’s stone wall. Bookings, material hire already know the beauty of the Jizera Mountains GPS: N 50° 46‘ 28.234“ E 15° 25‘ 29.472“ and the hire of indoor and climbing shoes are from the point of view of a hiker, from the seat / The rope centre facility – a mountaineering wall, possible in person at the Manor House reception of a bicycle or from the views provided by a giant swing, a bungee trampoline, GPS hire, or by telephone or email. lookout towers, all that is needed to complete a private geocaching circuit. the experience is the view from above. In-line The Liberec area The Jablonec area »»The Vesec Recreational and Sports Area, »»Around the Jablonec reservoir, RASAV, tel.: 737 222 499, [email protected], a cycle/in-line route leading around the Jablonec www.skijested.cz / An in-line trail for beginners reservoir, a length of ca 1.5 km and advanced skaters, in-line equipment hire, »»The Leisure Time Facility – Čelakovského, refreshments, wheelchair access social amenities. maintenance tel.: 773 336 763, An in-equipment hire outlet www.filacentrum.cz, [email protected] tel.: 721 220 210, [email protected]. / A sports recreational complex – a grassy »»Part of the cycle trail from Hodkovice nad football ground, a multifunctional asphalt Mohelkou, suitable for in-line skating in the playground, a children’s area, an in-line track ca 2 km long section from Hodkovice (the outdoor (ca 860 m), operational all day, free entry. swimming pool) in the direction of Liberec. »»The Park in Nová Pasířská Street »»Part of the cycle trail along the Nisa (above the terminal tram stop), the park includes in Liberec which is well used by inline skaters. a cycle/in-line track with the option of riding »»The in-line skating track at the Tipsport across the footbridge over the Lusatian Nisa arena Liberec, www.sportparkliberec.cz at a total length of ca 400 m. / A multipurpose recreational sports track with »»The in-line skating school, a length of 1.37 km. for children, adults, other sports use, »»The Oldřichov Hájích in-line course, tel.: 602 193 939, www.skolainline.webnode.cz, Luge runs Miscellaneous a trail from Mníšek u Liberce to Oldřichov v Hájích V–VIII / The option of hiring complete equipment »»The luge run, Janov n. N., Janov n. N., Hraničná ul., »»Aquazorbing – Centrum Babylon Liberec, with a total length of 3,400 m and a width for children, training in Czech and English, tel.: 607 160 652, www.bobovadrahajanov.cz Nitranská 1, tel.: 485 249 407, www.BabylonLiberec.cz of 2.2–3.2 m. The trail leads past the Eco-centre summer camps for children. / A 1,170 m long track, an elevation of 78 m, I–XII, Mon–Sun 11:00 am–12:00 pm in Oldřichov where it is possible to visit the petting a 450° snail carousel, 22 turns, refreshments, and 4:00 pm–5:00 pm, included in the entry price area with animals and the information centre. a pizzeria, trampolines, further elastic trampolines for visitors to the Aquapark. and Cameroonian goats have been added »»Liberec Go-Carts, the parking building for children’s fun. – the FÓRUM SHOPPING CENTRE Liberec, 4th floor, »»The luge run, The Javorník Giant Barrel multisport Blažkova 654/1, tel.: 777 192 939, facility, Jeřmanice, tel.: 488 570 521, 488 570 531, www.motokary liberec.cz, Mon–Fri 2:00 pm– www.areal-obrisud.cz / One of the newest and 10:00 pm, Sat–Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm longest tubular luge runs in the Czech Republic. »»Segway Liberec, tel.: 777 069 941, Length 1,100 m, one spiral, 13 large turns and www.segway-liberec.cz a number of smaller turns and artificial undulations. »»Scooters, Bedřichov, the stadium, »»The luge run, Harrachov, Nový Svět 603, tel.: 775 671 781, www.skiservismara.cz tel.: 481 528 248, 602 389 534, www.bobovka.cz »»Scooters, Severák and Tanvaldský Špičák, www.skijizerky.cz »»Scooters, Harrachov – centre, tel.: 603 212 900, [email protected], www.harrachov.cz / You can try terrain scooters in the centre of Harrachov where a tow will take you to the top of the hill so that you can ride down the mown run. »»Quad bikes, Harrachov – centre, a practise meadow, tel.: 608 400 699, www.harrachov.cz

Jizera Mountain Trips – a wide range of trips, tel.: 774 328 198, [email protected], www.vylety-jizerky.cz / Hiking, Nordic walking, cycling and so on.

9 tips for trips

The Ridge Project The history of the Czech Hiking Club The long awaited cross-border Ridge Project which Václavice and Hrádek nad Nisou. It then crosses the state In the past, hiking trips were organised by many of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, but under will connect attractive areas in the upper reaches border in Hartau and continues on the German side Czech and German associations. The first Czech the original name of the Czech Hiking Club. of the mountains from the Jizera Mountains to the Zittau along the lake known as the Obersdorfer See and the hiking organisation, “Pohorská jednota Radhošť” was After the Communists came into power in February 1948, Mountains is about to be realised. The public can Mandau River to Oybin, to the top of Hochwald (“Hvozd” established in 1884 and it was active for a number the Czech Hiking Club was broken up and disbanded, look forward to the marking of three parallel routes in Czech), through which the Czech-German state border of years, albeit only in its own region. A number its property was nationalised and its membership (for hikers, cyclists and skiers) which will satisfy passes, and on to Jonsdorf. The trail once again returns of such hiking associations were gradually established base was incorporated into the uniform sport program every visitor. The routes have been carefully selected to the Czech side via the Dolní Podluží/Waltersdorf border in the area of the Beskid Mountains. However, a national by means of merger meetings in the coming months. so that they best correspond to the character of the crossing point and it ends at Nová Huť at the border with organisation was established in 1888 and it eventually Hiking activities mainly moved under the auspices individual activities and so that they lead both through the Ústí Region. became one of the largest hiking organisations of the hiking departments at the Czechoslovak Physical well-known areas of the Czech-German border area The southern route leads from Jizerka along the Souš in Austro-Hungary. Education Association. The club was not renewed until and through places which are admittedly of interest, Reservoir through Desná, Tanvald, the Černá Studnice The Czech Hiking Club was established on 11. 6. 1888 after the Velvet Revolution in 1989. However, some clubs but are as yet not very frequented. The project will be Ridge and Jablonec nad Nisou to Milíř and it then in Prague, in the small hall of the “Měšťanská beseda” (for example in Volyně) did not renew their pre-1948 specifically realised in the territory of the Liberec Region continues via the Ještěd Ridge to Ještěd. The points building, at the initiative of a number of enthusiasts activities for various reasons. and in the Landkreis Görlitz in neighbouring Germany. of interest on the trail include, for example, the White led by Dr. Vilém Kurz the elder (the Chairman After 1990, the reinstated club worked to have its The Ridge Trail will include the territory of the Liberec (Elephant) Stones at Jitrava. The hiking trail also takes of the Bohemian Forest National Association), Dr. František property returned. It was partially successful, but it then Region (specifically the hiking regions of the Jizera visitors to Petrovice and ends at the Czech-German Čížek (the Chairman of the North Bohemian National subsequently lost some of the reacquired buildings. Mountains and the Česká Lípa area), while the German border in Lückendorf. However, the cycle trail will take Association) and the architect Vratislav Pasovský. The well- The trailblazers are the most important and significant partner on the other side of the border is the Landkreis you back to the border with the Ústí Region via Mařenice known explorer and public officer Vojtěch Náprstek was part of the Czech Hiking Club. They are volunteers who Görlitz. The three parallel trails, which will be marked, and Horní and Dolní Světlá. elected as the chairman of the new hiking organisation. spend their leisure time maintaining the hiking track will connect highly attractive sites in the upper reaches The project will include marketing activities in the form He performed the role of a well-known personality markings and direction signs or marking out new tracks. of the Jizera, Lusatian and Zittau Mountains and the of the www.hrebenovka.cz web portal which will at the head of the club, devoted himself to working They also maintain the equipment used to inform hikers: Černá Studnice and Ještěd-Kozákov Ridges. The route offer visitors more detailed information about all three in the club for a short time and then resigned from the stands holding maps, the direction signs and so on. will be marked with 185 signposts with directional routes and further options for hiking, cycling and cross- his position as chairman six months later during the first New tracks are especially being established in the areas signs, 51 outdoor maps, 24 wooden benches, 9 bike country skiing within the framework of this project. general meeting of the Czech Hiking Club in January 1889. of former military training areas which are gradually stands and 9 shelters. 5 rest areas with a children’s The website will especially contain the history of the At that time, he had a number of other interests, functions being opened up. At present, the trailblazers in the playground will also be built and they will offer visitors project, an interactive map of the Ridge Trail, the points and obligations and as such the weight of the club’s work Czech Republic maintain 41,500 km of marked trails, a place to rest and relax after completing some of the of interest on the trail, tips for trips, tourism services soon passed to a group of individuals concentrated around i.e. more or less the same amount as in 1939, but now more demanding sections of the trip. The rest areas will on the trail and in the environs of the Ridge Trail, photo Kurz and Pasovský (a plaque bearing his name is now without Carpathian Ruthenia and Slovakia. This clearly be built in Mařenice, Milíře, Smržovka, Hrádek nad Nisou galleries, web cameras and so on. The website will be the Czech Hiking Club’s highest award). Jaroslav Zdeněk shows how dense the hiking track network has become and Mníšek u Liberce. connected to the data warehouse of tourism information was elected as the second club chairman in January Author: Zdeněk Rajsigl The northern and southern branches of the trail both for the Liberec Region. Other activities include maps, tips 1889, while the architect Vratislav Pasovský was elected begin in the Jizerka settlement in the Jizera Mountains. for trips and a roving exhibition. as the third chairman in 1890 and he remained in the post The northern route continues through the upper reaches The project has been financed from Program for 25 years. of the Jizera Mountains, including Smědava, Sněžná Target 3/Ziel 3 for the support of cross-border Numerous branches of the club established chalets věžičky, Ptačí kupy and Poledník. Around Oldřichov cooperation 2007-2013 between the Czech Republic and huts and built lookout towers (for example, v Hájích, the trail continues up to Albrechtice u Frýdlantu, and the Free State of Saxony. the Petřín lookout tower in Prague and the Kurz lookout tower on Čerchov Peak). They also began to create a dense network of marked hiking tracks in 1889. The first edition of the Hikers Magazine (Časopis turistů) was published in January 1889. At that time, it was edited by Professor Dr. Vilém Kurz. The magazine is still published as a monthly magazine today. After the establishment of the independent in 1918, the club was transformed into the Czechoslovak Hiking Club after a merger with Slovak hiking organisations. It expanded its activities and became a significant leisure time organisation. After the loss of the and the separation and establishment of a Slovak state in 1939, the club partially renewed its existence in the territory

Refreshments on the Jizera Arterial The Šámal Chalet (Nová Louka), Bedřichov no. 48, tel.: 483 713 671, [email protected], Trail in Summer www.samalova-chata.cz, I–XII, (main season Mon–Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm, Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm according to the weather and visitor numbers, off-season Mon–Fri 8:00 am–8:00 pm, Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm, The Královka Mountain Chalet, Janov n. N. no. 1160, tel.: 731 411 863, 736 490 491, Sun 8:00 am–8:00 pm) / Accommodation, restaurant, Wi-Fi connection. [email protected], www.chatakralovka.cz, Mon–Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm, extended to 10:00 pm according The Dolina Mountain Chalet, Bedřichov no. 246, tel.: 602 426 723, [email protected], I–XII, to visitor numbers / Accommodation, a restaurant, a lookout tower. (main season Mon–Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm, Sun 11:00–8:00 pm, off-season Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm, The Smědava Mountain Chalet, Hejnice, Bílý Potok no. 163, tel.: 482 322 262, [email protected], Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm) / Restaurant. seasonal operations, (the main season Mon–Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm) / Accommodation and a restaurant. The Forest Chalet (Lesní chata), Bedřichov no. 28, tel.: 483 380 177, 602 858 991, [email protected], The Poacher Hennrich Inn (Hostinec u Pytláka Hennricha), the Jizerka Chalet, Kořenov, Jizerka no. 35, www.lesnichata.cz, I–XII, Mon–Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm / Accommodation and a restaurant. tel.: 777 958 908, [email protected], www.chatajizerka.cz, I–X, XII, Mon–Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm / A restaurant. Montanie eko sport hotel, Desná, Soušská no. 791, tel.: 483 360 666, 483 383 265, [email protected], The Panský dům Hotel and the Pyramid Mountain Chalet, the Sklárna Restaurant, Kořenov, Jizerka no. 20, [email protected], www.montanie.cz, I–XII, Mon–Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm / Accommodation and a restaurant. tel.: 483 384 985, 602 313 425, [email protected], www.dudovi.cz, I–XII, Mon–Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm, VII–VIII, The Peklo Gamekeeper’s Lodge (Hájenka na Pekle), Josefův Důl no. 114, tel.: 723 465 895, 11:00 am–9:00 pm (the Sklárna restaurant is open from 10:00 am–9:00 pm when events are held at the Pyramida) [email protected], www.penzionhajenka.cz, main summer season Mon–Sun 12:00 am–10:00 pm / Accommodation, a restaurant. / Accommodation and a restaurant. The Pešákovna Chalet, Kořenov, Jizerka no. 26, tel.: 606 469 361, 734 371 188, [email protected], www.chatapesakovna.cz, V–X, Mon–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm / Accommodation and a restaurant. Kiosks (the opening hours of the kiosks depend on favourable weather conditions) The Chalet under Bukovec (Chata Pod Bukovcem), Kořenov, Jizerka no. 36, tel.: 774 726 974, 777 049 769, Refreshments at the Královka lookout tower, Mon–Sun 9:00 am–6:00 pm, according to the weather [email protected], www.chatapodbukovcem.cz, main season Mon–Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Car Park Refreshments, at the central car park in Bedřichov, tel.: 737 620 961, open daily from 11:00 am–5:00 pm / Accommodation and a restaurant. in the summer season, open on Sat–Sun and public holidays in the off-season. The Česká Chalupa Guesthouse, Liberec 21, Bedřichovská no. 1, tel.: 482 750 387, 732 423 077, Knajpa Refreshments, at the intersection of the Štolpich and Kasáren trails, open mainly at weekends [email protected], www.penzion-ceskachalupa.cz, I–XII, Mon–Fri, Sun 12:00 am–8:00 pm, in the winter and summer seasons (according to the weather). Sat 11:00 am–8:00 pm / Accommodation and a restaurant. The kiosk on the Promenádní Trail, the Promenádní Trail, open during winter and summer season The Heidy Guesthouse, Janov n. N., Hrabětice no. 48, tel.: 775 998 901, 775 998 902, [email protected], (mainly weekends, often Wed, Thurs and Fri). www.penzion-heidi.cz, VII–VIII, Mon–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm, IX, Thurs–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Hřebínek Refreshments, the Hejnice Trail, the intersection of the yellow and green marked hiking trails, (according to the weather) / Accommodation and a restaurant. open every day in the season, open at weekends in the off-season (according to the weather). The Kakrda Guesthouse, Kořenov, Jizerka no. 45, tel.: 606 378 890, [email protected], www.penzionkakrda.cz, Maliník refreshments, the Bedřichov Saddle, the intersection of the red and green marked hiking trails, opposite seasonal operations (main season Mon–Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm) / Accommodation and a restaurant. the Maliník car park, open mainly at weekends in the winter and summer seasons. The Presidential Chalet, Janov n. N. no. 524/524, tel.: 604 551 469, [email protected], www.prezidentska.cz, Kaplička Refreshments, Hrabětice, V, Sat–Sun 10:00 am–6:00 pm, VI–IX, Mon–Sun 10:00 am–6:00 pm, I–XII, Mon–Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm / Accommodation and a restaurant. X, Sat–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm.

10 tips for trips

The Cliff-top lookouts of the Frýdlant area The north of the Jizera Mountains Frýdlantské cimbuří (875 m) The Jizera Mountains have several different faces: at the beginning of the 1990s. Whereas there has been and Polední kameny (1006 m) they appear differently when viewed from the south a cross on Ořešník since time immemorial, new crosses or southwest and quite differently again when viewed were erected on the other two peaks. The Polední kameny Ridge arises steeply from is quite different. Whereas it is possible to admire from the north, while their mountain plateau is also A number of streams flow to the north from the plateau the meadows above Bílý Potok. The very first glimpse the deep Černý potok valley and the adjacent cliff wall distinctive. They rise relatively gently from the south, of the Jizera Mountains and they eventually merge upon arriving in Hejnice shows that the ridge is literally called Nos (the Nose) from Frýdlantské cimbuří, it is while to the north they fall steeply and wildly. Visitors with the Smědá River. Before doing so however, they strewn with rocks, the highest of which protrudes possible to see the mountain plateau with its peaks to the Frýdlant or Nové Město areas are well aware of have to overcome a significant height difference. Some from green beech forests. The long ridge is divided from Polední kameny and the picturesque Frýdlant area this. If they look to the mountains, they are confronted of them form waterfalls which have attracted romantics into two parts: the Upper and Lower Polední kameny, stretches out to the north. by a dark rampart of forested mountains which is furrowed and artists since the beginnings of hiking. while the lower part culminates at Frýdlantské cimbuří. The ascent to Frýdlantské cimbuří and the top of Polední by the deep ravines of streams and above which peaks The attractive scenery of the northern part of the Jizera This consists of two sturdy cliffs. The higher of them, kameny may form part of the continuation of the trip crowned with cliff-top lookouts protrude. Mountains also welcomes you. So please accept our the western one, is a lookout point which is accessible to Hajní kostel. It is, however, necessary to reckon with There is a whole series of cliffs with views there, but we invitation to take a walk around the cliff-top lookout to hikers from the saddle between them. If you want a significant climb. will only mention the most interesting ones here. If you points which not only offer distant views, but also to climb up to the highest block with the handrail view the mountains from Hejnice, you will be sure to see a number of quaint folk legends. And whoever does and the cross, it is necessary to cross a metal horizontal three of them: Paličník, Frýdlantské cimbuří and Ořešník. not enjoy heights, can set off through the shady forests ladder. The eastern cliff is only accessible to mountaineers They form a kind of triangle, on whose rocky faces large to the waterfalls on the mountain streams. The slight and it was they who named it after the first ascent wooden crosses stand. Father Miloš Raban of Hejnice exertions necessary during the ascent will certainly in 1912. Later, the name of Frýdlantské cimbuří was also had the idea of erecting the crosses on the three peaks be well worth it. assigned to the neighbouring hiking summit. Whoever decides to continue from there to the top of Polední kameny, will pass by an entire range of cliffs. Paličník (944 m) Some of them have been given names, such as Půlený Not many of the Jizera Mountain peaks can compete crossing a deep chasm in 1902. A massive wooden cross kámen (Halved Stone), Drbny (Gossips) or Emilova with Paličník in a notional beauty contest. Its graceful has also stood on Paličník since 1992. It was erected věž (Emil’s Tower). Even though both places are not shape with a rocky crown on its head stands out best at the instigation of Father Miloš Raban. far from one another, the view from each of them when viewed from Bílý Potok or from the road above We recommend that visitors should choose a day with Lázně Libverda. Paličník towers above the deep valleys good visibility for a trip to Paličník, because the view Krásná Maří (904 m) of the Smědá River and the Hájený Stream. from there is also truly magnificent. The rounded The Paličník lookout point is, however, only ostensibly ridges of the Giant Mountains arch on one side, while This cliff-top lookout point is currently located the lookout. One of the highest Jizera Mountains cliffs, a peak. It is located on the flank of the Klínový vrch peak, on the other side the wide Smědá River stretches on a highly frequented forest track which connects Divá Máří, is also located in completely impassable whose highest point is avoided by the marked hiking out below with the Frýdlant Château at one end the Hřebínek intersection with the Štolpich Trail terrain. This tower is connected with the beginnings trails. Despite this, Paličník is the unequivocal dominant and the neighbouring Lusatian Mountains in the and Smědava. Many cyclists use it in summer and it of mountaineering in the Jizera Mountains: the first feature in this area. This was noticed by visitors to Hejnice distance. On the southern side, everything is framed will therefore be better to conform to this trend and brave climbers climbed it in 1895. The sunny and rocky or Libverda in ancient times and Paličník became by the northern edge of the Jizera Mountains. to set off for Krásná Maří by bicycle. Smědava can also Zahradní stráň (Garden Slope) which culminates in an increasingly frequent destination for the outings. It is possible to set out for Paličník both from Bílý Potok be the starting point. Ořešník is located on the other side. The peaks of Upper It was perhaps for this reason, that the members around the Bártl Hut or from the Smědava Chalet. In the distant past, ore was mined in the Jizera Mountains Lusatia, including Landeskrone and Kottmar, or the of the Giant Mountains Association equipped the rock The ascent from the Bártl Hut is particularly demanding and there were pits in the Velký Štolpich Valley. peaks near Bautzen and Löbau are visible in the distance. with short ladders, a metal handrail and a footbridge in the second section. The cluttered remains of one of them (Rudná jáma) can be found on the Štolpich Trail, near Ferdinandov. And there is a cliff-top lookout above this place which has inherited its name from one of the mine works. The lookout point was made accessible at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries by means of a number of carved steps and a safe handrail. This work was realised by the members of the German Mountain Association for the Ještěd and Jizera Mountains. The lookout opens up a wonderful view not only into the depths, but also into the distance. The wildest drops to the Štolpich Ravine are directly beneath Ořešník (800 m) If you pass through Hejnice in the direction of the Church The view from Ořešník is exceptionally impressive. of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary, you will be sure The Velký Štolpich hisses in the depths below the to notice the striking Ořešník peak which rises directly lookout and the Smědá Valley dominated by the Hejnice between the spire domes of the church. It has been Basilica stretches out nearby. The majestic Mount seen by pilgrims coming to view the Hejnice Madonna Smrk arches in the northeast, Paličník is beneath it and since time immemorial. Maybe that is why somebody Smědavská hora and the Polední kameny Ridge are (possibly one of the local Franciscans) erected a cross on the right; Ptačí kupy is visible on the opposite side. Hajní kostel (710 m) on its peak which is clearly visible from far away. It is possible to set off for Ořešník from Hejnice via A lookout point with the romantic name of Hajní kostel on the peak of Hajní kostel have also given rise to tales From that time onwards, there was always somebody Ferdinandov and to visit the Štolpich Waterfall (the Gamekeeper’s Church) is located at the lower end of pagan rituals. to repair or replace the occassionally mouldering cross. at the same time. of the Polední kameny Ridge. It is accessible along Another legend tells a story which also includes The last of these crosses was erected in 1991. a short track which turns off from the trail which many other places. It involves a treasure hidden inside The rocky face of Ořešník which protrudes high above ascends the steep Černý potok Valley. The approach the cliffs which only open once a year, in the night the beech forests continues to attract increasing to the cliff is along the valley wall which includes between Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. There was numbers of visitors. However, this rocky peak was more a geological point of interest. The entire rock is also a woman who was supposedly walking by with or less inaccessible. For this reason, the members of underpinned by a massive layer of fine-grained rock her child in her arms at that time. As soon as she saw the German Mountain Association decided to open material called aplite. On the upland side, there is a short the treasure, she tried to bring as much of it as possible it up to hikers. They had 28 comfortable steps carved ladder which provides easy access to the expansive body out of the cliff, but when she tried to return for her child, into the granite in 1898 and secured the lookout area of the cliff-top lookout. the entrance had closed. Things ended well, however, with a handrail. A guide from the beginning of the 20th When viewing the Frýdlant area, you may wonder about as the woman found her child alive and well in the same century states that up to twenty people can squeeze into the origins of the somewhat strange name born by place one year later. the lookout area. But never fear: you won’t come across these cliffs. It is probably associated with a folk legend It is possible to set off for Hajní kostel from the Bílý Potok so many people there these days. about a destroyed church which was supposed to railway station. It is possible to continue from there have stood there. However, the rock bowls which exist to Frýdlantské cimbuří. Not all viewing points have been listed, so this represents just a slight taste of the many options. More information is available at www.jizerky.cz.

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Lookout towers Name and height above sea level Contact information Opening hours and entrance fee Information 1. Císařský kámen Rádlo – Milíře I–XII 1000 m (637 m.) The Borough of Liberec – Vratislavice n. N. at your own risk refreshments 1000 m GPS: N 50° 42‘ 47.09“ E 15° 06‘ 16.08“ tel.: 482 321 810, www.vratislavice.cz free of charge (only during good weather) 2. Ještěd (1 012 m.) Liberec, tel.: 485 104 291, 605 292 563 free access to the gallery around the tower free of charge GPS: N 50° 43‘ 57.69“ E 14° 59‘ 04.091“ [email protected], www.jested.cz 700 m 3. Liberecká výšina Liberec 15, Wolkerova 251 I–XII (547 m.) tel.: 601 374 953 Mon–Fri 10.00 am–7.00 pm GPS: N 50° 46‘ 41.822‘‘ E 15° 05‘ 29.17‘‘ [email protected], www.liberecka-vysina.cz Sut–Sun 9.00 am–7.00 pm 4. The Liberec Town Hall Liberec, náměstí Dr. E. Beneše 1 VI–IX, Mon–Fri 9:00 am–3:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am–11:00 am – the lookout tower (370 m.) tel.: 485 101 709 X–V, Thurs 9:00 am–3:00 pm 1500 m 200 m GPS: N 50° 46‘ 09.84“ E 15° 03‘ 29.52“ www.infolbc.cz every hour on the hour 5. Rašovka Liberec – Šimonovice, Restaurace V Trnčí s rozhlednou, Rašovka 79 I–XII (610 m.) tel.: 608 022 341, 485 122 403 Wed–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm, Sun 11:00–5:00 pm 2000 m GPS: N 50° 41‘ 52.08“ E 15° 02‘ 54.60“ www.restauracevtrnci.cz The first private lookout tower in the Czech Republic. 6. The Lidové sady Lookout Liberec 1, Lidové sady 425/1 I–XII, Mon–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm Tower (450 m.) tel.: 482 710 649, 608 014 005 children from 10 years of age, students, pensioners: 5 CZK, adults: 10 CZK 80 m GPS: N 50° 46‘ 38.299“ E 15° 04‘ 51.873“ [email protected], www.lidovesadyliberec.cz Children aged up to 14 may only enter if accompanied by an adult! Museums, national history, the monuments Name and GPS Contact information Opening hours and entrance charges Information, focus The Liberec Botanical Gardens Purkyňova 630/1, Liberec 1 summertime: Mon–Sun 8:00 am–6:00 pm One of the oldest botanical gardens in the Czech GPS: N 50° 46‘ 44.202“ 15° 04‘ 29.695“ tel.: 485 252 811 wintertime: Mon–Sun 8:00 am–4:00 pm Republic: despite this its exhibitions utilise modern www.botaniliberec.cz concepts (for example, a glazed tunnel leading to the large aquariums). DinoPark Plaza Liberec Plaza Liberec, Palachova 1404, tel.: 378 774 636 I–XII, Mon–Sun 9:00 am–8:00 pm The DinoPark will take you to the prehistoric period: GPS: 50° 46‘ 09.973“ E 15° 03‘ 33.682“ [email protected], www.dinopark.cz the ticket price includes a visit to a unique 4D Cinema. The Ferdinand Porsche Memorial Information centre Vratislavice 10/10/10 Individual bookings possible, Interactive panels and three Porsche vehicles. GPS: N 50° 44‘ 37.268“ E 15° 05‘ 34.562“ Vratislavice nad Nisou, Nad Školou 1675 I–XII, Mon–Fri 8:30 am–11:00 am tel.: 482 321 811, 774 774 603, 774 774 610 and 12:00 pm–5:00 pm [email protected], www.vratislavice101010.cz adults: 10 CZK, children: 5 CZK The iQpark – the centre Centrum Babylon Liberec, Nitranská 1 I–XII An interactive entertaining science centre with more of entertaining learning tel.: 485 249 649, 485 249 924 Mon–Fri 10:00 am–8:00 pm, adults: 120 CZK, than 100 exhibits. The science show: every Sat GPS: N 50° 45‘ 36.887“ E 15° 03‘ 09.38“ [email protected], www.iqpark.cz children: 80 CZK, children up to 100 cm: free and Sun from 4:00 pm (VII–VIII, daily). Entertaining workshops: every Sun from 2:00 pm. The North Bohemian Museum Liberec, Masarykova 11 I–XII, Tues, Thurs–Sun 9:00 am –5:00 pm, Three collection departments: natural GPS: N 50° 46‘ 28.365“ E 15° 04‘ 06.082“ tel.: 485 246 111 Wed 9:00 am–6:00 pm history, history and art history, supplemented [email protected], www.muzeumlb.cz children, students, pensioners: 20 CZK, adults: 50 CZK with permanent thematic exhibitions. Liberec ZOO ZOO Liberec, p. o., Masarykova 1347/31, Liberec 1 V, IX, Mon–Sun 8:00 am–6:00 pm The Liberec Zoo is the oldest zoological garden in the GPS: N 50° 46‘ 35.64“ tel.: 482 710 616 VI–VIII, Mon–Sun 8:00 am–7:00 pm historical territory of Czechoslovakia. It was esta- E 15° 04‘ 33.007“ www.zooliberec.cz X, Mon–Sun 9:00 am–6:00 pm blished in 1919. It breeds around 170 species with XI, Mon–Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm a total number of almost 1000 individual animals. Of those, about 300 animals have been included in various European protection programs (EEP, ESB and RDB). These national programs endeavour to protect animal species which are threatened with extinction. Swimming facilities You can monitor the water quality at www.khslbc.cz Name and GPS Contact information Opening hours and entrance charges Information, focus The Hodkovice nad Mohelkou outdoor tel.: 485 237 077 Grassy banks, a children’s paddling pool, a volleyball swimming pool court. GPS: N 50° 40‘ 13.573“ E 15° 05‘ 39.263“ The Chrastava outdoor swimming tel.: 606 216 558 VII–VIII, 10:00 am–7:00 pm GPS: N 50° 49‘ 20.512“ E 14° 57‘ 56.929“ The Sluníčko outdoor swimming pool Dřevařská 308, Vratislavice n. N. VI–VIII, Sun–Thurs 9:00 am–7:00 pm A restaurant, beach volleyball. GPS: N 50° 44‘ 43.95“ E 15° 06‘ 06.78“ tel.: 608 970 360, www.koupalisteslunicko.cz Fri, Sat 9:00 am–8:00 pm The Vápenka outdoor swimming pool Ještědská 555/22, Liberec, tel.: 482 771 466 VI–VIII A first aid officer, refreshments, toilets, showers, GPS: N 50° 45‘ 18.81“ E 15° 02‘ 22.70“ [email protected], www.koupaliste-liberec.cz Mon–Sun 10:00 am–6:30 pm a children’s paddling pool for toddlers, new climbing frames, entry only in classic swimming costumes. The Fojtka Reservoir http://oldrichov.czweb.org/obec/krajina/koupani.htm It lies between the municipalities of Mníšek u Liberce GPS: N 50° 49‘ 34.85“ E 15° 03‘ 28.14“ and Fojtka. The Harcov Reservoir Liberec GPS: N 50° 46‘ 15.44“ E 15° 04‘ 33.96“ The Mlýnice Reservoir http://oldrichov.czweb.org/obec/krajina/koupani.htm You will find it at the start of Nová Ves. GPS: N 50° 50‘ 31.48“ E 15° 01‘ 46.56“ The Aquapark Nitranská 1, Liberec Mon–Thur, Sat–Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm A number of swimming pools with whirlpools, – Centrum Babylon Liberec tel.: 485 249 202, [email protected] Fri 10:00 am–10:00 pm waterfalls, cascades and water slides for children, GPS: N 50° 45‘ 32‘‘ E 15° 03‘ 08‘‘ www.BabylonLiberec.cz relaxation in romantic caves. The sun terrace is open in the summer months. The swimming pool Tržní nám. 1338, Liberec, tel.: 485 103 010 Mon–Fri 10:00 am–9:45 pm A recreational and relaxation centre with a range GPS: N 50° 46‘ 27.462“ E 15° 03‘ 45.672“ jss@bazen‑info.cz, www.bazen‑info.cz Sat 9:00 am–8:45 pm, Sun 9:00 am–6:45 pm of services (for example, a 150 m long covered water slide, a diving tower).

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During bad weather Name and GPS Contact information Opening hours and entrance charges Information, focus The Babylon Bowling Centre Nitranská 1, Liberec I–XII, Mon–Thurs 10:00 am–10:00 pm GPS: N 50° 45‘ 32‘‘ E 15° 03‘ 08‘‘ tel.: 485 249 309, www.BabylonLiberec.cz Fri–Sat 10:00 am– midnight, Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm The Babylon Centre Nitranská 1, Liberec A fun park, an aquapark, an iQpark, a wellness centre, GPS: N 50°45‘ 32‘‘ E 15° 03‘ 08‘‘ tel.: 485 249 202, www.BabylonLiberec.cz a golf simulator, bowling, a XD cinema, etc. The Golf Centre Liberec Masarykova 1320, Liberec GPS: N 50° 43‘ 35.67“ 15° 08‘ 54.671“ tel.: 485 104 824, www.golfcentrumliberec.cz The ŠUTR climbing wall Hrazená 470, Liberec Mon–Sun 9:00 am–11:00 pm GPS: N 50° 46‘ 01.548“ E 15° 03‘ 09.035“ tel.: 480 002 632, [email protected], www.sutr.cz James bowling & coctail bar Masarykova 1320, Liberec I–XII, Tues–Thurs 3:00 pm–midnight tel.: 731 284 574, www.hpbowling.cz Fri–Sat 3:00 pm–2.00 am, Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Liberec Go-Carts The parking building The Liberec FORUM Shopping Centre, I–XII GPS: N 50° 45‘ 53.687“ E 15° 03‘ 20.131“ the 4th floor, Blažkova 654/1, Liberec, tel.: 777 192 939 Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–10:00 pm, [email protected], www.motokary‑liberec.cz Sat–Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm The Oldřichov v Hájích Eco-Centre The Ecological Training Centre for the Liberec Region IV, Mon–Fri 9:00 am–4:30 pm, Sat–Sun 9:00 am The Jizera Mountains Experienced with GPS: N 50° 50‘ 27.269“ E 15° 04‘ 07.52“ Oldřichov v Hájích 5 –4:00 pm; V, Mon–Fri 9:00 am–4:30 pm, Sat– all the Senses – An interactive exhibition on the Jizera tel.: 482 360 011, [email protected] Sun 9:30 am–5:00 pm; VI, Mon–Sun 8:00 am– Mountains for all generations. www.strevlik.cz 6:00 pm; VII–VIII, Mon–Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm; XI, po–ne 8.00–18.00 h Tipsport arena Jeronýmova 570/22, Liberec The arena provides facilities for many types of sports (ice hoc- GPS: N 50° 41‘ 05.75“ E 15° 08‘ 55.44“ tel.: 800 800 007, 488 048 121 key, basketball, bowling, shooting, skittles, tennis, ricochet, www.sportparkliberec.cz table tennis, volleyball, floorball, figure skating, athletics, foot- ball, American football, baseball, softball and others) and also for congress tourism (salons and halls for 5-7,500 people, pro- fessional catering and hotel services and production activities). Tipsport arena – bowling Jeronýmova 570/22, Liberec I–XII, Mon–Thurs 11:00 am–midnight GPS: N 50° 41‘ 05.75“ E 15° 08‘ 55.44“ tel.: 489 201 301, www.sportparkliberec.cz Fri–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am, Sun 11:00 am–midnight Wellness centrum Babylon Nitranská 1, Liberec, tel.: 485 249 409 I–XII 20 procedures for one price without any time limitation. GPS: N 50° 45‘ 32‘‘ E 15° 03‘ 08‘‘ [email protected] Mon–Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm The first wellness facility in the style of an ancient spa www.wellnessbabylon.cz in a non-spa town. The silver hyperboloid has ruled the region for 40 years The gods of Olympus were looking for a new home in the thirteenth century. In the seventeenth century, and they broke camp on the bank of clean river. the Jesuit Bohuslav Balbín, unloved by the Pope, brought Their weary leader, the oldest of the gods, lay down the mountain glory in the seventeenth century. Then with his face to the land and spreading his arms said: along came Karolina Světlá with her five novels and six “Dwell in this land, it abounds with sufficient ambrosia short stories. And she was followed by the Baroness and nectar, search further … even f…”. As he von Herzogenberg. Others included the sportsmen said the last word, he turned to stone and became Miroslav Tyrš, Vojtěch Náprstek or even Václav Šamánek, a mountain. The others named the mountain after all of whom popularised the wonder of Ještěd. his final utterance (translator’s note: “even further” = In the end, Karel Hubáček consummated its renown “ještě dál” in Czech) and they built their dwelling there. with his silver hyperboloid. The name Ještěd has remained for centuries. Nowadays, the spirit of Ještěd is perceived by hundred The god-mountain dispenses its spiritual energy of thousands of visitors and people from the region to everybody. It flows from the arms of Ještěd to the souls are proud of the fact that they are ruled over by such of the inhabitants on the southern and northern sides a majestic mountain. This year, the Liberec Region of the mountain and people search for inspiration will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the structure Liberecká výšina is open once again and strength in it. Whoever looks at the mountain will on 21st September. You, however, can bow and pay fall speechless at its beauty. The small Ještěd range, your respects to this wonderful mountain at any and newly renovated abundant in coloured rocks and dense forests full of game time. A deep experience awaits you, no matter The dominant lookout tower and restaurant reminiscent The building’s historical features have been able to and birdlife, became famous throughout the entire what the weather or hour. of a knight’s castle known as Liberecká výšina has be preserved thanks to the completed extensive Roman Empire because of the sacrifice of Saint Zdislava Author: Milan Turek attracted attention in the forests above Lidové sady in reconstruction. The 25 metre high, pentagonal lookout Liberec since 1901. After many years of disrepair, it has tower and the restaurant, whose interior is decorated undergone remarkable reconstruction work and it can with historical photographs and texts, have both once again be considered to be the pride of Liberec. been repaired. As well as the restaurant, guests can Liberecká výšina – an excursion inn with a lookout also use the accommodation and wellness services. tower – was built on the slope of Kovářův Kámen The cellars and the artificial moat and bridge have also (557 m above sea level), formerly known as Hradní vrch, been renovated and the original small lake has been in 1901 according to the design of the watchtower at discovered under a large dump. As in the past, it is the old castle in Nuremburg by the textile factory owner, possible to get to the Liberecká výšina on foot, on cross- Baron Heinrich Liebieg. The building was designed by country skis, by bicycle in summer and even by car. the Nuremburg architect, Professor Josef Schmitze, who Be sure to visit this hiking destination with a beautiful used some original materials from demolished medieval view of the region’s capital city. We are looking forward houses and a church also from Nuremburg. to your visit. www.liberecka-vysina.cz Horses and riding Name and GPS Contact information The Vysoká Farm (Farma Vysoká) Vysoká 9, Chrastava, tel.: 777 349 751 GPS: N 50° 49‘ 50.631“ E 14° 58‘ 42.3“E [email protected], www.farmavysoka.cz The Prašný dvůr Stable (Stáj Prašný dvůr) Liberec 33, Heřmánkova 13, tel.: 603 711 651 – GPS: N 50° 47‘ 17.066“ E 14° 59‘ 51.985“ Mrs Vundrová, by tel. arrangement, [email protected], www.prasnydvur.blog.cz The Liberec Riding Club V Zátočině 28, Liberec 11, tel.: 724 675 766 GPS: N 50° 46‘ 40.08“ E 15° 02‘ 17.88“ [email protected], www.jizdarna-liberec.cz The Oldřichov v Hájích Eco-Centre Oldřichov v Hájích 5, tel.: 482 360 011, [email protected] GPS: N 50° 50‘ 27.269“ E 15° 04‘ 07.52“ www.strevlik.cz / Horse rides with a guide

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Lookout towers Name and height above sea level Contact information Opening hours and entrance fee Information 1. Bramberk Lučany nad Nisou V, VI, IX, Sat–Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm (787 m.) tel.: 483 300 023 VII–VIII, Mon–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm all 1–1,5 km GPS: N 50° 45‘ 19.80“ E 15° 12‘ 20.88“ www.lucany.cz X – open according to the weather 2. Královka Janov n. N. 1160 I–XII (859 m.) tel.: 731 411 863, 483 310 402 Mon–Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm a paid car park GPS: N 50° 47‘ 31.27“ E 15° 09‘ 28“ [email protected], www.jizerskehotely.cz during good weather for visitors 3. Nisanka Nová Ves n. N. V, Fri–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm, VI, IX, Wed–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm (676 m.) tel.: 724 321 724, 488 880 852 VII–VIII, Mon–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm, closed during bad weather 750 m 30 m GPS: N 50° 43‘ 53“ E 15° 12‘ 57“ www.rozhledna‑nisanka.cz children up to 6 years of age free of charge refreshments adults: 15 CZK, year-round entrance fee: 45 CZK

4. The new town hall Jablonec n. N., Mírové náměstí 3100 VII–VIII, Mon–Fri 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, (Mon and Wed) (513 m.) tel.: 774 667 677, 483 356 201 4:00 pm, the last tour on Friday is at 2:00 pm, the meeting point is in the town hall corridor 500 m 30 m GPS: N 50° 43‘ 27.48“ E 15° 10‘ 16.32“ [email protected], www.jablonec.com adults: 20 CZK, children over 6: 10 CZK 5. Petřín (608 m.) Jablonec n. N., Petřínská 6, tel.: 483 302 861, 602 482 074, I–XII, Mon–Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm GPS: N 50° 42‘ 43.60“ E 15° 10‘ 11.02“ 731 159 720, 731 159 732, www.hotel-petrin.webnode.cz adults: 20 CZK, children free of charge 6. Proseč (593 m.) Jablonec n. N., Lukášovská 217, tel.: 724 816 352, 733 101 670 V–IX, Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm GPS: N 50° 44‘ 31.2“ E 15° 07‘ 47.69“ [email protected], rozhlednanadproseci.webnode.cz otherwise by telephone arrangement for at least 5 people 500 m 200 m 7. Slovanka (820 m.) Lučany n. N., Horní Maxov 8, tel.: 602 831 420, 607 744 593 I–XII GPS: N 50° 46‘ 23.15“ E 15° 11‘ 47.85“ [email protected], www.slovanka.eu free access, free of charge 200 m 8. Kopanina Rychnov u Jablonce n. N., at the Na Kopanině Chalet opposite the Na Kopanině Chalet, the bond for the key is 100 CZK (657 m.) tel.: 483 393 060 – the Frýdštejn Municipal Authority adults: 20 CZK, children: 10 CZK everything 300 m GPS: N 50° 39‘ 37.54“ E 15° 09‘ 57.10“ Museums Name and GPS location Contact information Opening hours and entrance charges Information, focus The Museum of Glass and Costume Jewellery Jablonec nad Nisou, U Muzea 398/4 I–VI, IX–XII Tues–Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm The history of glass production, exhibitions: in Jablonec nad Nisou tel.: 483 369 011 VII–VIII, Mon–Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm The Magical World of Costume Jewellery GPS: N 50°43‘ 21.552“ E 05°10‘ 19.507“ [email protected], www.msb-jablonec.cz adults: 80 CZK, children aged 6–15, students, and the Enchanted Garden – Czech Glass over Seven pensioners, invalids: 50 CZK, an separate Centuries. This presents the best of the extensive ticket for exhibitions: 40 CZK, a family ticket collections of glass, costume jewellery, coins, medals to the museum 200 CZK (2 adults + 1-3 children) and plaques. The Belveder Gallery Jablonec nad Nisou, Mlýnská 27 I–V, IX–XII, Tues–Fri 1:00 pm–5:00 pm Part of the Museum of Glass and Costume Jewellery. The rear entrance is available to visitors tel.: 483 310 947 VI–VIII, Tues–Sun 1:00 pm–5:00 pm A permanent exhibition of an Empire style salon with limited mobility. [email protected], www.msb‑jablonec.cz entrance: 30 CZK and an exhibition of historical jewellery, pins GPS: N 50° 43‘ 33.402“ E 15° 10‘ 45.563“ and clothing accessories. The glassmaking monument Kristiánov v Jizerských horách VI–IX, Mon–Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm The monument is part of the Museum of Glass and Costu- in the Jizera Mountains – Kristiánov tel.: 483 369 011 entrance fee: 20 CZK me Jewellery, the Kristiánov exhibition – the Key to the GPS: N 50° 48‘ 44.286“ E 15° 11‘ 10.411“ [email protected], www.msb-jablonec.cz Heart of the Jizera Mountains. Texts also in Braille. The first Saturday in September: the traditional Marian glass fair. Jana and Josef V. Scheybal House: The Jablonec Cultural and information Centre I–XII, Mon–Fri 9:00 am–5:00 pm, Visitors will be acquainted with a wide range the Scheybal Monument, the MY Town Kostelní 1/6, Jablonec nad Nisou Sat 10:00 am–1:00 pm of activities performed by the significant Gallery, the Tourist Information Centre tel.: 774 667 677, 483 356 201 VII–VIII, Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm ethnographers, the Scheybals (folk culture, urban GPS: N 50° 43‘ 22.595 E 05° 10‘ 04.263“ [email protected], www.jablonec.com folklore, illustrative, documentary and collecting activities), a library with a selection of their books. The Jablonec nad Nisou Toy Museum U Zeleného stromu 2, Jablonec nad Nisou I–XII, Tues – Fri 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm Offers a collection of toys from the period GPS: N 50° 43‘ 27.71 E 15° 10‘ 16.259“ (on the 1st floor of a residential building – 5:00 pm, Sat 11:00 am – 4:30 pm, Sun 10:00 am of 1940-1989, a classroom from the period near the centre – no lift!) – 4:30 pm or by telephone arrangement; children, around the year 1950 and a little toy shop. tel.: 731 482 335, [email protected] pensioners, students, handicap pass holders: 25 CZK, www.muzeum-hracek-jablonec.cz adults: 50 CZK, entry is limited to 12 visitors in a group Městské muzeum v The Town Museum Rychnov u Jablonce nad Nisou, Husova 490 I–XII, Mon–Thurs 9:00 am–11:00 am An exhibition of Rychnov paintings. in Rychnov u Jablonce n. N. tel.: 488 880 927 [email protected] and 2:00 pm–4:00 pm, Fri 9:00 am–11:00 pm GPS: N 50° 41‘ 01.878“ E 15° 08‘ 58.838“ www.rychnovjbc.cz free of charge The Kittel Museum in Krásná Krásná 11, Pěnčín V–VI, IX, Sat–Sun 10.00 am–6:00 pm Interactive exhibitions of “Healing”, “Good and evil GPS: N 50° 41‘ 41“ E 15° 12‘ 53.00“ tel.: 602 175 116 VII–VIII, Mon–Sun 10:00 am–6:00 pm in human life” and the “Equilibrium between man www.kittel.cz children aged 6–15: 30 CZK, pensioners, and nature”. handicapped cardholders, students: 40 CZK, adults: 50 CZK, family price: 110 CZK Swimming facilities You can monitor the water quality at www.khslbc.cz Name and GPS location Contact information Opening hours and entrance charges Information, focus The Lučany n. N. outdoor swimming pool tel.: 483 300 023 VI–IX GPS: N 50° 44‘ 57.787“ E 15° 12‘ 50.245“ www.lucany.cz Mon–Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm The Bedřichov Reservoir on the Černá Nisa River / 4 km from the central car GPS: N 50° 49‘ 12.09“ E 15° 08‘ 10.85“ park in Bedřichov. The Bedřichov natural outdoor swimming pool on the Bílá Nisa River, near the central car park GPS: N 50° 47‘ 48.179“ E 15° 08‘ 31.784“ in Bedřichov, www.bedrichov.cz The Mšeno reservoir – the Jablonec reservoir ca 10 minutes walk from the centre of the town, Swimming, refreshments, cycle trails, in-line skating, a chil­ GPS: N 50° 44‘ 10.15“ E 15° 10‘ 22.55“ www.jablonec.com dren’s playground, beach volleyball, near the town sports hall, the swimming pool and the Břízky sports facility. The swimming pool Sv. Čecha 4204, Jablonec n. N. Mon 1:00 pm–9:30 pm Tues–Fri 8:00 am–9:30 pm A 25 m swimming pool, a children’s swimming pool, GPS: N 50° 43‘ 55.005“ E 15° 10‘ 39.728“ tel.: 483 319 328 Sat 10:00 am–9:30 pm, Sun and public holidays a wild river, waves, an 88 m water slide, a 56 m turbo www.bazenjbc.cz 10:00 am–8:00 pm water slide, whirlpools, steam rooms, a sauna, massages, The Summer Meadow (VI–VIII) a solarium, the option of refreshments, wheelchair access. The “Souš” and “Josefův Důl” reservoirs are used as sources of drinking water and it is therefore not possible to swim in them!

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When the weather is bad Name and GPS location Contact information Opening hours and entrance charges Information, focus Bowling live club Žitná ul., Jablonec n. N. I–XII, Tues–Thurs 1:00 pm–11:30 pm, Billiards, darts, big screen projection, a restaurant, GPS: N 50° 43‘ 44.04“ E 15° 09‘ 40.68“ tel.: 483 345 175, www.bowlingjablonec.cz Fri–Sat 1:00 pm–2:00 am, Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm a Wi-Fi hotspot, table football, ping-pong. The Zlatý Jelen Fun Centre Palackého 61, Jablonec n. N. I–XII, Mon–Thurs 12:00 pm–12:00 am, Darts, free internet for guests, GPS: N 50° 45‘ 15.185“ E 15° 09‘ 10.932“ telephone reservations: 606 203 465 Fri– Sat 2:00 pm–2:00 am, a Wi-Fi hotspot, refreshments, bowling from 2:00 pm, www.zlatyjelen‑funcentrum.cz Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri and Sat live music, a kitchen. The Makak Climbing Arena Liberecká 104, Jablonec n. N. I–XII A unique climbing wall with a total area of 2,000 m2, GPS: N 50° 43‘ 35.67“ 15° 08‘ 54.671“ tel.: 774 704 759, www.lezeckaarena.cz Mon–Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm courses, climbing gear hire and sales, a restaurant. Sauna Sport Za Hrází (in the building of the former Bižuterie Mint) Tues, Wed, Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm men, Thurs 12:00– The newly opened “U Bižuterie” sauna, now with a fully GPS: N 50° 42‘ 52.959“ E 15° 09‘ 52.937“ tel.: 602 833 522, www.sportjablonec.cz 9:00 pm women, Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm mixed new interior, free parking for sauna customers. The Břízky Sports Facility (TSC Břízky) Průběžná 22, Jablonec n. N. by arrangement Indoor and outdoor sports areas: a tennis hall, 2 squash GPS: N 50° 44‘ 25.314“ E 15° 10‘ 39.514“ tel.: 483 737 241, 603 521 925 courts, 2 badminton courts, indoor golf, tennis courts, www.brizky.cz 2 football grounds, a gym… Wellness – Studio Fit Studio Fit, nám. Dr. Farského 4, Jablonec n. N. wellness for the public: Mon, Tues 3:00 pm– Services associated with the holistic care for the body GPS: N 50° 72‘ 40.419“ E 15° 17‘ 36.883“ tel.: 773 485 800 9:00 pm men, women, Wed 3:00 pm–9:00 and health: wellness with a whirlpool, a classic sauna, [email protected], www.studiofit.cz pm women, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm suitable an infra-sauna, herby steam and so on. for families with children, Mon–Fri 9:00 am–6:00 pm, Sat–Sun, by arrangement Bowling Black Bowl Bedřichov 310, tel.: 603 854 921, 736 754 906 I–XII, Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm 4 lanes, a restaurant, children playground. GPS: N 50° 47‘ 15.253“ E 15° 08‘ 58.599“ [email protected], [email protected] Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Wellness Uko Bedřichov 301 Mon–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Wellness – swimming pool, paddling pool, whirlpool, GPS: N 50° 47‘ 12.903“ E 15° 09‘ 08.166“ tel.: 602 438 579, www.uko.cz 3 different kinds of sauna The Uko Bowling Restaurant Bedřichov 301 Mon–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm 2 lanes and 1 specially modified for children, GPS: N 50° 47‘ 12.903“ E 15° 9‘ 8.166“ tel.: 602 438 579, www.uko.cz a WiFi connection, mini-golf. The Beseda Bowling Restaurant Tovární 68, Rychnov u Jablonce n. N. I–XII Table football, a sports hall, a restaurant, GPS: N 50° 41‘ 05.75“ E 15° 08‘ 55.44“ tel.: 483 388 020, 737 248 454, www.besedabowling.cz Tues–Sat 6:00 pm–1:00 am public internet. The Jablonec nad Nisou Toy Museum The swimming pool in Jablonec nad Nisou A description of the exhibition: The Toy Museum in Jab­ lonec nad Nisou was established as a result of the passion during summer for collecting and great enthusiasm of its owner, Mr Jiří The Jablonec swimming pool will be closed during Vavřín, who decided to create and open the museum the period from 14. 6. 2013 to 5. 7. 2013! with the help of his family and friends in 2012. More information can be found at www.bazenjbc. The toys on display, predominantly from the period cz. The reopening date may vary according to the of 1940-1989, will be well remembered by our completion of the planned construction work. During parents and grandparents. They can take a trip back to the closure, only the sunny meadow and the beach their childhood here, while their children will be able volleyball courts will be open during good weather. to discover how their fathers, mothers, grandfathers and The sunny meadow at the swimming pool grandmothers used to play and which toys adorned their will be open every day in July and August rooms. It would also be a great shame not to recall the rested in the model cars, trains and buildings sets, and girls during good (summer) weather – an ideal bungee trampoline (up to 11 metre leaps in a safely skill of the people who participated in creating the toys. who will find dolls, prams and cute playrooms here. One of place for parents with children, a mown lawn, secured harness) and a bouncy castle for children The collection is designed both for boys, who will be inte- the four rooms has been set up as an old school classroom a stainless steel children’s paddling pool, an air drive are included in the entrance price, 2 beach volleyball with textbooks and teaching aids from the period pre-1950. courts – outdoor badminton. Try sitting in the school desks of our grandmothers and Note! A free presentation lesson will be prepared grandfathers and play at being at school in their day. by erClub Jablonec every weekend – you can choose You do not have to leave the museum empty-handed. from bossa, zumba, TRX, ViPR and others. You can buy a small souvenir, a Czech toy or a product labelled as a “Regional Product of the Jizera Mountains”. Sunny meadow opening hours: We look forward to your visit. VII–VIII, Mon–Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm U Zeleného stromu 2, 466 01 Jablonec nad Nisou A one-of all day entrance fee: (on the 1st floor of a block of flats near the centre) children up to 120 cm: free, children up to 15: 30 CZK tel.: 731 482 335, e-mail: [email protected] others (students, adults, pensioners) 50 crowns www.muzeum-hracek-jablonec.cz www.bazenjbc.cz Horses, riding Name and GPS location Contact information Opening hours and entrance charges Information, focus o. s. Svítání o. s. Svítání Jablonec nad Nisou I–XII A hippo-rehabilitation centre – clients are only accepted Jablonec nad Nisou Puškinova 19, Liberec Mon–Fri – outpatients’ operations, upon the basis of a doctor’s recommendation. The – the JK Sever riding hall tel.: 608 537 513 intensive weeks option of work experience in relation to hippo-therapy GPS: N 50° 44‘ 10.700“ E 15° 01‘ 25.757“ os‑[email protected], www.os‑svitani.cz and special horse training for specialists and laymen. Dřevona Hrabětice 1526, Janov n. N. by arrangement Horse rides, in a carriage for kindergartens (ca 10 children), GPS: N 50° 46‘ 50.520“ E 15° 11‘ 18.960“ tel.: 724 301 486 children’s rides in a pen, carriage rides through the town, [email protected] wedding carriage rides, night rides, mini zoo, camel, cario­ www.jizdarnadrevona.websnadno.cz bou, mountain lion, kangaroo (a guesthouse, restaurant). Farma Vyšehrad Janov n. N., Hraničná 99 by arrangement Rides on Hucul ponies, a camp, a guesthouse. GPS: N 50° 45‘ 15.185“ E 15° 09‘ 10.932“ tel.: 483 380 201, www.volny.cz/farmavysehrad Penzion a ranč U Potoka V Záhoří 454, Lučany n. N. by arrangement Horse rides, accommodation. GPS: N 50° 44‘ 43.39“ E 15° 14‘ 22.47“ tel.: 607 611 611, www.upotoka.cz The Pohoda Kynast Riding Club Nová Ves nad Nisou opening hours and entry by telephone A riding club and breeding stud. Horse riding lessons, GPS: N 50° 43‘ 42.084“ E 15° 12‘ 20.571“ tel.: 734 313 377 arrangement tel.: 734 313 377 horse rides into the countryside, carriage rides, horse [email protected] stabling or breeding pastures, year-round horse stays. Husky dogsledding Name and GPS location Contact information Opening hours and entrance charges Information, focus Huskies – snow dogs in the summer Jana Henychová, Horní Maxov 176, Lučany nad Nisou Snow dogs the entire year Dogsledding rides in carts, courses about hitching, GPS: N 50° 45‘ 57.10“ E 15° 11‘ 55.70“ tel.: 724 045 565, [email protected] lectures on dog sledding, excursions into the life of the www.huskies.cz dog pack, stay at the Nordic dogs, residential summer courses for children and youth with polar husky dogs.

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Lookout towers Name and height above sea level Contact information Opening hours and entrance fee Information 1. The Frýdlant Lookout Tower Frýdlant V, IX, Sat, Sun, public holidays 10:00 am–5:00 pm (399 m.) tel.: 724 045 560, 777 954 265 VI–VIII, IX, Tues–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm 300 m GPS: N 50° 56‘ 05.16“ E 15° 04‘ 36.19“ www.mesto-frydlant.cz, http://frydlant.webz.cz adults: 15 CZK, children: 10 CZK 2. Heřmanice (352 m.) The municipality of Heřmanice, Heřmanice 2, 464 01 Frýdlant I–XII GPS: N 50° 53‘ 51.266“ E 15° 01‘ 01.326“ tel.: 482 317 119, 724 179 386, www.hermanice.com open to the public, free 3. Smrk Nové Město pod Smrkem I–XII (1 124 m.) www.nmps.cz free access all 5000 m at the GPS: N 50° 53‘ 23.96“ E 15° 16‘ 19.43“ free of charge Smědava Chalet 4. The Frýdlant Town Hall Tower Frýdlant, náměstí T. G. Masaryka 37, tel.: 482 464 013 V–IX (294 m.) [email protected], [email protected] More information and ticket reservations at: 100 m 500 m GPS: N 50° 55‘ 19.51“ E 15° 04‘ 42.43“ www.mesto-frydlant.cz www.mesto-frydlant.cz Museums, national history, the monuments Name and GPS location Contact information Opening hours and entrance charges Information, focus The Český svět estate o. s. Český svět, Dolní Řasnice č. p. 27 a 29 I–XII The smithy – the home of blacksmith Andreas (Ondřej) Stelzig and the Ondřej Stelzig smithy by telephone arrangement on: 603 903 238 by telephone arrangement The Český svět estate – a chapel, the retirement farm, GPS: N 50° 56‘ 45.62“ E 15° 10‘ 3.79“ [email protected], www.ceskysvet.info the granary and other historical buildings. The Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary Hejnice, Klášterní 1 summer time: Mon–Sun 8:00 am–6:00 pm The church is a highly significant place of pilgrimage and the International Centre of Spiritual Renewal tel.: 482 360 211 winter time: Mon–Sun 8:00 am–4:00 pm and it is used for organ and spiritual music concerts due GPS: N 50° 52‘ 33.719“ E 15° 10‘ 57.764“ [email protected], www.mcdo.cz to its excellent acoustics and wonderful atmosphere. Exposition of the municipalities´ o.s. Fragment, Srbská no. 133, horní Rašnice by telephone arrangement history in old photographs tel: 482 311 003, [email protected] GPS: N 50° 46‘ 09.973“ E 15° 03‘ 33.682“ The Klinger Mausoleum Nové Město pod Smrkem, ul. Celní I–XII, Mon–Fri, visits by telephone arrangement A significant, fundamental monument (the tomb GPS: N 50° 55‘ 20.224“ E 15° 15‘ 00.836“ tel.: 482 360 334, www.nmps.cz of the founder of a local textile company, Ignaz Klinger). The Frýdlant Town Museum Frýdlant, nám. T. G. Masaryka 37 IV–V, Wed, Fri, Sat 10:00 am–4:00 pm, The “Washing of our Grandmothers” exhibition GPS: N 50° 55‘ 19.519“ E 15° 04‘ 42.575“ tel.: 482 464 055 VI, IX, Tues–Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm is open for the 2013 season. [email protected], www.mesto-frydlant.cz VII–VIII, Tues–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm The museum houses a small gallery, an exhibition X–III, Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00 am–4:00 pm of firearms, the so-called “Wallenstein Room”, a peasant’s groups only, it is possible to arrange tours in advance chamber and a baroque burgess’ room, etc. and outside opening hours, adults 30 CZK children and student 15 CZK, families 2+2: 75 CZK The Frýdlant Town Museum Frýdlant, tel.: 482 464 055 the same as in the case of the Frýdlant Town Museum An exhibition dedicated to archaeology, crafts – the new Hospital exhibition [email protected], www.mesto-frydlant.cz photos, cameras not permitted and the history of the town. The Museum of the History o. s. Pivovar Frýdlant, tel.: 773 202 015 by telephone arrangement for larger groups An exhibition of beer brewing. of the Frýdlant Brewery [email protected], www.pivovar-frydlant.com GPS: N 50° 54‘ 51.73“ E 15° 05‘ 18.603“ The Frýdlant Nativity Scene Zahradní 356, Frýdlant V, VI, IX, Tues–Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm The moving nativity scene made by Mr Gustav Simon GPS: N 50° 55‘ 19.00“ E 15° 04‘ 54.00“ tel.: 725 501 896 VII, VIII, XII, Tues–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm (1873–1953) with imensions of 4.3 x 2 m has almost [email protected] Possible to arrange tours outside opening hours on 330 objects and it is set in the local downs landscape tel.: 605 106 298, 725 501 896. Adults: 20 CZK, of the Jizera Mountains. children, pensioners 10 CZK, families 50 CZK The Museum of Aviation Engines Bílý Potok č. p. 295, tel.: 737 439 683 – p. Šercl Tours only with a guide for groups of 3 and more people, An exhibition of aviation engines in industrial areas. GPS: N 50° 52‘ 26.851“ E 15°13‘ 05.961“ [email protected],[email protected], www.sercl.cz by telephone arrangement The Nové Město pod Smrkem Museum Nové Město pod Smrkem, ul. Palackého 276 I–XII Mon 9:00 am–11:00 am and 1:00 pm–5:00 pm, An exhibition: the nature and points of interest GPS: N 50° 55‘ 33.824“ E 15° 13‘ 49.706“ tel.: 482 360 344 Tues 9:00–11:30 am and 1:30 pm–5:00 pm of the Frýdlant promontory and the history [email protected], www.nmps.cz Wed 1:30 pm–3:00 pm, Thurs 9:00 am–11:30 am and of Nové Město pod Smrkem. 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 The Museum in an Upper Lusatian House o. s. Kolovrat, Luhová 25, Raspenava, tel.: 731 320 356 tours by telephone arrangement An exhibition of traditional life in the country, crafts. GPS: N 50° 54‘ 26.373“ E 15° 06‘ 51.137“ [email protected], www.os-kolovrat.cz The Giant Barrel Restaurant Lázně Libverda 186 IV–IX A popular restaurant and the starting point GPS: N 50° 53‘ 38.482“ E 15° 11‘ 41.170“ tel.: 731 747 636, [email protected], www.obrisud.cz Tues–Sun 11.00 am–8.00 pm for the single track. The Smědava Mountain Chalet Smědava, Bílý Potok č. p. 163 I–XII A popular place for taking refreshments and rest, GPS: N 50° 50‘ 34.606“ E 15° 16‘ 27.868“ tel.: 482 322 262, [email protected] Mon–Sun 11.00 am–7.00 pm the terminal station for the tourist bus from Frýdlant. The Museum of the History of Višňová Frýdlant č. p. 186, Višňová – Poustka, tel.: 482 348 005 by telephone arrangement GPS: N 50° 57‘ 24.889“ E 15° 32‘ 49.00“ [email protected], www.ob-vis.net The Frýdlant State Castle and Château The National Heritage Institute, the Frýdlant state castle IV, X, Tues–Sun 9:00 am–3:30 pm The renaissance chateau belonged to Albrecht GPS: N 50° 54‘ 54.81“ E 15° 05‘ 00.93“ and château administration V, VI, IX, Tues–Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm von Wallenstein, one of the most significant figures Zámecká 4001, tel.: 482 312 130 VII–VIII, Tues–Sun 9:00 am–4:30 pm of the Thirty Years War, in 1622–1634. In 1801, [email protected] adults: 130 CZK, children and students: 80 CZK the former owner opened part of the castle www.hradzamek_frydlant.regin.cz pensioners: 90 CZK, tours in foreign languages: up to the public which gave rise to the first castle adults: 190 CZK, children: 130 CZK and chateau museum in Central Europe. The Frýdlant Railway Museum the Frýdlant District Railway Association, Frýdlant, Žitavská 867 VI–VIII A locomotive shed near the railway station, a permanent GPS: N 50° 55‘ 14.33“ E 15° 03‘ 59.92“ tel.: 721 404 011, [email protected] Sat 9:00 am–4:00 pm, voluntary entrance fee exhibition of the history of the railway in the Frýdlant area, www.hermanicka.wz.cz especially the Frýdlant–Heřmanice narrow gauge railway. The Ecological Information Centre (EIC) Jindřichovice pod Smrkem, the Resec Company by arrangement An exhibition of alternative power sources, information and wind turbine tel.: 604 777 977, 482 328 007 about the biomass boiler room and wind turbines. GPS: N 50° 57‘ 56.999“ E 15° 14‘ 33.760“ [email protected], www.resec.cz The living outdoor museum o. s. Lunaria, Jindřichovice pod Smrkem 12 The museum, in the outdoor museum facility: A museum dedicated to the life of the rural population in Jindřichovice pod Smrkem tel.: 482 321 560, 605 345 467 IV–IX, Tues–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm, before the industrial revolution, a windmill with GPS: N 50° 57‘ 39.718“ E 15° 13‘ 52.928“ [email protected], www.lunaria-jindrichovice.cz X–III, Fri–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm, a turbine, a teaching trail – Around Jindřichovice otherwise by telephone arrangement to the heights of ideals and the valley of the soul. adults: 50 CZK, students, children, pensioners, handicapped cardholders: 25 CZK The Pertoltice Outdoor Museum The Pertoltice Folk Structures non-profit organisation no. 198 IV–X, Fri–Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm, An exhibition of traditional rural life, crafts and agriculture GPS: N 50° 58‘ 42.913‘‘ E 15° 04‘ 29.42‘‘ Pertoltice u Frýdlantu, tel.: 737 056 464, 723 464 461 by telephone arrangement (the Hasler house, the village smithy etc.) [email protected], www.lidovestavby.info

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When the weather is bad Name and GPS location Contact information Opening hours and entrance charges Information, focus Bowling club & bar Husova 793, Frýdlant I–XII 2 lanes, a maximum of 8 people per lane. tel.: 773 685 885 Mon–Thurs 10:00 am–12:00 am www.bowling-frydlant.cz Fri, Sat 10:00 am–2:00 am, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm The Nové Město pod Smrkem The sports hall, Švermova ul., Nové Město pod Smrkem I–XII Climbing for the public, under the supervision of the members Climbing Wall tel.: 725 785 801, 776 098 991 Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm of the Nové Město pod Smrkem Mountaineering Club. Swimming facilities You can monitor the water quality at www.khslbc.cz Name and GPS location Contact information Opening hours and entrance charges Information, focus Antonie Spa Concept Hotel Antonie, Zelená ulice 905, 464 01 Frýdlant Open to the wider public I–XII a 15m indoor heated swimming pool, an outdoor swimming GPS: N 50° 38’ 32.680“ E 13° 50’ 23.194“ tel.: 725 836 003 [email protected] Mon–Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm pool, a whirlpool, a wellness bar, an infra-sauna, a sauna, [email protected], www.antoniehotel.cz a caldarium and a vertical turbo-solarium, massages, hydrotherapy and accommodation. The Hejnice outdoor swimming pool and camp Hejnice, tel.: 482 322 356, 607 217 490 VII–VIII, open to the wider public The restaurant is open from 7:00 am–9:30 am, GPS: N 50° 52’ 23.00“ E 15° 11’ 21.00“ http://autokempink-hejnice.e-camping.cz/ adults: 20 CZK, children 10 CZK 6:00 pm–10:00 pm or upon request. The Peklo u Raspenavy settlement, The water is permanently discoloured by the remainder the Peklo Fishpond of unextracted peat. The Nové Město pod Smrkem http://ubytovani-relax.com/ Accommodation in huts and tents, refreshments, natural outdoor swimming pool pedal boat hire in the season, a playground, an access point GPS: N 50° 55‘ 35.92“ E 15° 14‘ 24.49“ for the singletrack. The Smědá Recreational Facility Raspenava VI–VIII Sports facilities, catering, accommodation. GPS: N 50° 46‘ 15.44“ E 15° 04‘ 33.96“ tel.: 721 510 465, www.raspenava.cz Mon–Sun 10:00 am–7:00 pm The Šolcův Fishpond Raspenava – it is located slightly behind Raspenava The swimming is not organised there. GPS: N 50° 49‘ 34.85“ E 15° 03‘ 28.14“ on the road in the direction of Oldřichov and Liberec. The Sports and Relaxation Centre Ludvíkovská 38 (the art nouveau building VI-VIII - closed A 6 x 12 m swimming pool, a whirlpool, a sauna, massages GPS: N 50° 46‘ 15.44“ E 15° 04‘ 33.96“ of the former Town Spa) by arrangement, aqua aerobics. Nové Město pod Smrkem, tel.: 776 098 911, www.nmps.cz The Lázně Libverda physiotherapy pool LÁZNĚ LIBVERDA, a. s., in the colonnade, I–XII Physiotherapy, wellness and relaxation. GPS: N 50° 45‘ 18.81“ E 15° 02‘ 22.70“ Lázně Libverda 82, tel.: 482 368 111 non-stop reception [email protected], www.lazne-libverda.cz

The quest program has been established visitors to the Frýdlant area will be able to follow Museums in the Frýdlant Area for the network of museums in the Frýdlant area the story of a young messenger of Duke Albrecht Why do we visit museums? We want to become of Frýdlant in the renovated Hospital (Špitálka), while in order to ensure that a visit to the museum is not von Wallenstein who has to carry out a number acquainted with local history, we are interested in stories the Lunaria Association also offers new programs only a trip in search of new information, but also of secret missions in the Duke’s territory, terra felix and we like to find out something new about the place in the reconstructed building of a typical Upper Lusatian an experience and an adventure. What is quest? It is (the Happy Land), and at the same is looking where we are living or which we have visited. After all, house. Visitors will find a new brochure containing a search for treasure which the treasure hunters must for the answers to a question which haunts him. every place conceals a number of layers and museums a guide to the museums and exhibitions in the Frýdlant find from a number of clues and riddles. Quests were The Frýdlant Microregion will issue an independent preserve memories. In recent years, a number of new area at the information centres. As such, visitors can plan first created in English-speaking countries and they guide for the program. small exhibitions have been established in private a visit to the Upper Lusatian houses of the Frýdlant area, have become a widespread method of getting All of the information on the museums in the Frýdlant buildings, whose history and collected exhibitions where there are several museums of traditional rural to know an area in a number of places in England area and the program offers will also be included are worth visiting, in the Frýdlant area in addition to life, or to see technical monuments, such as the narrow and the United States. From the summer holidays, on a new website at www.muzea-frydlantsko.cz. the “well-established” town museums. There is also gauge railway to Frýdlant or the historical industrial a completely new exhibition of the history of the town machines and aviation motors at Bílý Potok. The Frýdlant Tourist Pass This year, the Town of Frýdlant has prepared a special treat for tourists, visitors and the town’s inhabitants alike in the form of a so-called Frýdlant Tourist Pass. This is available free of charge in three language versions at the Town Information Centre in Frýdlant, but also at the surrounding tourist information centres. The Pass will take you around the most significant sights in the Frýdlant region within the framework of a stamp collecting game, it will briefly present the history and the present of the visited places and it even contains a small event calendar with all of the events which are regularly held in Frýdlant and are well worth attending. So be sure to pick up your passes, get to know the Frýdlant area and start collecting the stamps! Marie Kolářová, the Frýdlant Town Information Centre, tel.: 482 464 013 Horses, riding Name and GPS location Contact information Opening hours and entrance charges Information, focus The Bulovka Farm (Farma Bulovka) Bulovka 85 u Frýdlantu, tel.: 482 313 984, 728 042 198 I–XII Horse riding by telephone arrangement. The farm breeds GPS: N 50° 44‘ 10.700“ E 15° 01‘ 25.757“ [email protected] its own horses, foal breeding, basic horse training, rides www.farma-bulovka.estranky.cz in the saddle, a carriage or a wagon. Ludvíkov Horses & Holiday Nové Město pod Smrkem, Ludvíkov 9 by prior arrangement Rides on Icelandic horses, horse riding school, GPS: N 50° 46‘ 50.520“ E 15° 11‘ 18.960“ Gideon Manders & Hefziba Lindeman accommodation, camp. tel.: 482 325 610 [email protected], www.ludvikovcz.com The Hlaváč Guesthouse (Penzion Hlaváč) Ves u Frýdlantu, tel.: 482 345 062, 606 327 664 Horse riding, home made goat’s milk cheese for sale. [email protected] The “Selský dvůr” Guesthouse Raspenava, Jabloňová 678 Agro-tourism – a farm and a guesthouse, accommodation (Pension „Selský dvůr“) tel.: 482 319 220, 606 913 163 in privacy, a restaurant, a Wi-Fi hotspot, a ceramics workshop GPS: N 50° 44‘ 43.39“ E 15° 14‘ 22.47“ [email protected], www.selskydvur.onas.cz and other handwork courses (tel.: 604 579 539).

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Lookout towers Name and height above sea level Contact information Opening hours and entrance fee Information 1. Černá studnice Rozhledna s. r. o., Horní Černá Studnice 926 I–X, Wed, Thurs, Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm, Fri, Sat 10:00 am–9:30 pm (869 m.) tel.: 774 305 830 only during good weather GPS: N 50° 43‘ 07“ E 15° 13‘ 42“ [email protected], www.rozhledna.eu extended opening hours in the summer months – changes announced on the web 2. Maják Járy Cimrmana The U čápa facility, Příchovice 1 I–XII Lighthouse and the Museum www.ucapa.eu Mon – Sun 10:00 am – 6:00 pm of the Age of Cimrman www.jizerkyprovas.cz The Museum of the Age of Cimrman is also on site! GPS: N 50° 44‘ 23.277“ E 15° 20‘ 46.998“ 3. Štěpánka (Mount Hvězda, 958 m.) Kořenov – Příchovice V–VIII, Mon–Sun 9:00 am–6:00 pm, IX, Tues–Sun 9:00 am–6:00 pm GPS: N 50° 44‘ 47.36“ E 15° 21‘ 59.94“ tel.: 603 806 473, www.jizerkyprovas.cz X, Tues–Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm, XI, Sat–Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm 100 m 1000 m 4. Špičák u Tanvaldu SKI BIŽU s. r. o., Pražská 4200/20, Jablonec nad Nisou VI, VII, VIII, Tues–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm, IX, X, Sat, Sun and public holidays 10:00 am–5:00 pm (831 m.) tel.: 777 027 518 adults: 25 CZK, children up to 15: 15 CZK, senior citizens and handicap pass, holders: 10 CZK 1200 m GPS: N 50° 45‘ 06.01“ E 15° 16‘ 57.33“ www.skijizerky.cz, www.rozhledna-spicak.cz Chairlift operations: VI, IX, Sat 10:00 am – 5:00 pm VII–VIII, Fri – Sun 10:00 am – 5:00 pm on the hour. Museums, national history, the monuments Name and GPS location Contact information Opening hours and entrance charges Information, focus The Museum of the Local History Smržovka I–XII, Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm It presents the historical development and the significant of Smržovka and the exhibition hall nám. T. G. Masaryka 1 other times possible by telephone arrangement personalities of the town. GPS: N 50° 46‘ 55.056“ E 15° 13‘ 53.579“ tel.: 483 369 325, 483 369 328, www.smrzovka.cz adults: 20 CZK, children: 10 CZK The Museum of Armoured Technology the former Lučany nad Nisou agricultural cooperative, We recommend that you phone in advance An exhibition of armoured track vehicles and antiaircraft GPS: N 50° 43‘ 33“ E 15° 13‘ 56“ at the border of the municipalities of Smržovka IV–VI, IX–XI, Sat–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm artillery. and Nová Ves VII–VIII,Tues–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm tel.: 602 370 575 [email protected] the possibility of tank rides at the weekend after www.tankysmrzovka.webgarden.cz a prior telephone arrangement The Riedel villa and garden Krkonošská 120, Desná I–XII, Tues 10:00 am–12:00 pm, 1:00 pm–4:00 pm A cultural centre, the Museum of the History of Desná GPS: N 50° 45‘ 28.33“ E 15° 18‘ 48.99“ tel.: 483 383 019, 483 383 730 Thurs 10:00 am–12:00 pm, 1:00 pm–5:30 pm, and the town library. [email protected], www.mesto-desna.cz Sat 2:00 pm–5:00 pm, entrance fee: 10 CZK An exhibition – the Museum of Light the municipality of Tesařov, Kořenov, under the Štěpánka VII–VIII, Tues–Sun 9:00 am–6:00 pm A guide with an expert commentary will take you around Fortifications from 1937–1938 lookout tower, tel.: 737 376 238, www.jizerkyprovas.cz the light fortifications in the CH2-Polubný section. The Museum of the Jizera Mountains Kořenov, the Jizerka settlement V–X, Sat–Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm An exhibition on the history of the old glassmaking GPS: N 50° 49‘ 9.490“ E 15° 20‘ 45.149“ tel.: 723 519 290 adults: 35 CZK, pensioners: 30 CZK settlement, natural science, etc. [email protected], www.csopjizerka.cz children: 20 CZK, families: 70 CZK The Museum of the Rack Railway Železniční společnost Tanvald o.p.s. the 2013 summer season: The exhibition focuses on the Tanvald – Kořenov rack GPS: N 50° 46‘ 11.59“ E 15° 21‘ 56.25“ Kořenov, the railway station V, X, Sat - Sun, public holidays: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm railway and the connecting track to Harrachov and Szklarska tel.: 724 820 126 VI–IX, Mon – Sun 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Poręba in Poland. A new feature this year includes rides [email protected] www.zubacka.cz children, pensioners: 20 CZK, adults: 30 CZK on the mine train at the station in Kořenov! The Toy Production Museum DETOA DETOA Albrechtice s. r. o., Jiřetín pod Bukovou 6 I–XII, Mon–Fri 8:30 am–4:00 am, Sat 10:00 am–4:00 pm Possible excursions through a production facility with Albrechtice s. r. o. tel.: 721 843 020, 483 356 325 VII–VIII, and Sunday 10:00 am–4:00 pm a more than 100-year tradition. The purchase of products GPS: N 50° 45‘ 23.395“ E 15° 15‘ 52.557“ [email protected], www.detoa.cz in the company shop or the production of your own toys in creative workshops. The Schowanek Villa Vila Schowanek, Jiřetín pod Bukovou 73 I–XII, tours at Sat 10:00 and 11.00 am An exhibition of historical skis, exhibitions of carpentry, The Museum of Local History and Natural Science tel.: 483 381 687, a nature exhibition – tel.: 603 562 018 otherwise by telephone arrangement local history and a nature museum. GPS: N 50° 45‘ 21.07“ E 15° 15‘ 48.87“ [email protected], www.vila-schowanek.cz adults: 20 CZK The Museum of the Local History Josefův Důl building no. 210, in the building the current opening hours are at www.josefuvdul.cz Significant personalities of the region, traditions of Josefův Důl of the municipal library, adults: 30 CZK, students, pensioners, and the cultural heritage of the past. tel.: 483 381 110, 483 381 096, www.josefuvdul.cz handicapped cardholders: 10 CZK The Museum of Renewable Energy Sources owned by FOBOS s. r. o. Bohdalovice 79, Velké Hamry I–XII, Wed–Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm (we recommend The interactive exhibitions are located in a building GPS: N 50˚ 42‘ 50.802“ E 15˚ 19‘ 11.076“ (entry through the Míček joiner’s workshop) that groups of more than 10 people should book in advance) housing a functioning hydroelectric power station tel.: 607 872 242, [email protected] adults: 45 CZK, children: 40 CZK dating from 1907. www.muzeumenergie.cz family tickets: 120 CZK (2 children + 2 adults) The Harrachov Mining Museum Harrachov, tel.: 602 603 739 I–VI, IX–XII, Tues–Sun Examples of minerals from the fluorite deposits, tools and viewing (larger groups should book in advance) VII–VIII, Mon–Sun 10:00 am–6:00 pm and aids used during mining and maps and photographs GPS: 50° 46‘ 10.31“ E 15° 26‘ 16.14“ [email protected] www.ados-harrachov.cz adults: 100 CZK, children, students: 50 CZK documenting the work on the local deposit. The Giant Mountains Museum Harrachov I–XII, Mon–Sun 9:00 am–12:00 pm Forestry and hunting exhibitions. – the Šindelka exhibition tel.: 481 528 310 and 1:00 pm–5:30 pm, adults: 40 CZK, GPS: N 50° 46‘ 11.51“ E 15° 26‘ 14.86“ [email protected], www.krnap.cz children, pensioners: 20 CZK, families: 90 CZK The Glass Museum is part of Novosad & syn Harrachov The Glass Museum: I–XII, Mon–Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm The oldest functioning glassworks in the Czech Republic, Harrachov s.r.o. Czech Republic Glassworks and tel.: 481 528 141 excursions through the glassworks a historically and technologically comprehensive collection Mini-Brewery [email protected], www.sklarnaharrachov.cz operations are possible: of historical glass, a mini-brewery and restaurant GPS: N 50° 46‘ 56.895‘‘ E 15° 25‘ 10.164‘‘ I–XII, Mon–Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm and a beer spa. The Harrachov Ski Museum Harrachov 95, tel.: 603 470 113, 481 528 141 I–XII The history of Harrachov skiing, the development GPS: N 50° 46‘ 56.895‘‘ E 15° 25‘ 10.164‘‘ [email protected], [email protected] Mon–Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm of ski jumping and the Nordic combined event, www.harrachov.cz it is part of the Glass Museum. Horses, riding Name and GPS location Contact information Opening hours and entrance charges Information, focus The Little Red Riding Hood Guesthouse Kostelní 218, Smržovka, tel.: 737 274 417, 737 468 805 I–XII Horse riding. (Penzion Červená karkulka) [email protected], http://cervenakarkulka.xf.cz The pod Štěpánkou Ranch Příchovice 502, tel.: 732 600 682 I–XII, by telephone arrangement A tourist riding hall. Rides into the countryside, lessons Když(Ranč pod nám Štěpánkou) počasí nepřeje [email protected], www.rancpodstepankou.cz for children and adults. GPS: N 50° 45’ 4.87“ E 15° 21’ 9.01“ The Aneta Stable (Stáj Aneta) Jiřetínská ul., Smržovka I–XII Horse rides in terrain, carriage rides, GPS: N 50° 46‘ 50.520“ E 15°11‘ 18.960“ tel.: 603 301 893, [email protected] other by arrangement. Organised Polish-Czech horse rides to the Jizera Mountains The Radomice Horse Ranch Damian Smyka, Radomice 42, 59-610 Wleń, Polsko I–XII The organisation of horse trips, farm visits, overnight stays GPS: N 51° 00‘ 22 E 15° 36‘ 28“ tel.: +48 669 773 195 in agro-tourism. [email protected], www.radomice.eu

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Swimming facilities You can monitor the water quality at www.khslbc.cz Name and GPS location Contact information Opening hours and entrance charges Information, focus The VPN Zlatá Olešnice Facility tel.: 483 769 190 (OÚ) VII–VIII Swimming, beach volleyball, a children’s playground, GPS: N 50° 42‘ 24.00“ E 15° 21‘ 10.15“ www.zlata-olesnice.cz adults: 20 CZK, children: 10 CZK refreshments. The Josefův Důl Natural Swimming Area in the direction of Jedlový důl, at Penzion Ráj, Josefův Důl 64 A volleyball and soccer court, a place to put bicycles, tel.: 777 165 605, www.jizerskehory.unas.cz refreshments at the Paradise Guesthouse (Penzion Ráj). The Tanvald outdoor swimming pool Česká ul., Tanvald, tel.: 483 369 670 – the information centre, VI–VIII, 10:00 am–6:00 pm GPS: N 50° 44‘ 32.065“ E 15° 18‘ 30.14“ www.tanvald.cz adults: 40 CZK, children: 20 CZK The Tanvald Grammar School swimming pool Školní 305, Tanvald Mon, Tues 5:00 pm–7:00 pm, Wed 4:15 pm–7:00 pm GPS: N 50° 44‘ 16.80“ E 15° 18‘ 21.60“ tel.: 483 394 333 Thurs, Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm, Sat 8:00 am–12:00 pm www.tanvald.cz for the public, VII–VIII, closed The Harrachov natural outdoor Harrachov 209 – Zákoutí An outdoor swimming area located in a wonderful area swimming pool tel.: 602 465 134, 608 276 082 in the middle of mountains scenery. You can also use the GPS: N 50° 46‘ 26.95“ E 15° 26‘ 02.75“ [email protected], www.harrachov.cz tennis courts, mini-golf, mountain climbing wall, etc. The Harrachov Beer Spa the Novosad & syn Harrachov s. r. o. Czech Republic Therapy in a peaceful and picturesque environment, GPS: N 50° 46‘ 56.895‘‘ E 15° 25‘ 10.164‘‘ Glassworks and Mini-Brewery, Harrachov 95 together with relaxing massages. Enjoy bathing in ceramic tel.: 481 528 141–2, [email protected] baths, in a bubbling beer spa or in a romantic private room www.sklarnaharrachov.cz/pivlazne.php – absolute privacy during the spa procedures. Count Jan Harrach’s Bee Learning Trail “Beekeeping has taught me to know and love nature Mountain flowers so that the trail truly does make much more than many books of learning”. use of all the senses. The highest place on the trail is A quote from J. A. Comenius the station which has been dedicated to the patron saint The Bee Learning Trail was opened in Harrachov with of all beekeepers, Saint Ambrose. Visitors are not only the participation of Count Jan Nepomuk František rewarded with a few of the Rýžoviště Valley in return of Harrach and his wife Marie Markéta on 8. 7. 2012. for the ascent, but they can also share their feelings The trail begins behind the bridge at the Harrachov and impressions in the visitors’ book, which is located bus station, where it then continues in the direction directly on Saint Ambrose’s cross. of the Harrachov suburb called Rýžoviště. There are At the very end of the trail, i.e. at the Renata a total of 11 stations on the trail where visitors will not Guesthouse, visitors are tested with a question from only learn interesting information about the life of bees, the life of bees. After correctly answering the question, but will also see beehives ranging from the oldest they will be rewarded with a Count Jan Harrach Bee to the newest types which are all inhabited by bees. Learning Trail stamp. Two of the hives are glazed so that it is possible to see Curious visitors can extend their knowledge of bees the busy bees at work. The trail mainly leads through by talking with the experienced beekeeper, Jaroslav the Rýžoviště Valley along the Ryzí Stream where Čech. It was precisely his idea and enthusiasm which visitors can refresh their tired feet in the water or sit led to the trail being established. Naturally, a number In search of Cimrman in the Tanvald area on a bench in the shade of the pines trees and listen of other clever and hard-working volunteers were also What has the Tanvald area prepared for this season? of Cimrman’s dotage, rises directly from the museum. to the bees buzzing and the burbling of the stream. required. The result of several weeks of their work is truly The Wild Ride along the Jára Cimrman Cycle Trail This original wooden lookout tower designed Moreover, all of the stations are decorated with Giant impressive. People interested in an expert commentary on 8. 6. 2013 will kick everything off. Cimrman’s legacy by the architect Professor Martin Rajniš is a new year- can contact Mr Čech by telephone on 724 015 209. can be traced from Zlatá Olešnice through Tanvald up to round attraction for the hiking area. The lookout tower A number of new features which will further improve Příchovice. The pilgrimage in the footsteps of this genius is 23.7 m high, including the mast, but 19.2 m high the trail are also being prepared for visitors this year. can be completed with an ascent to the top of a new at the roof. The lookout tower is at a height of 16.9 m The trail is ca 3.5 km long. The trail from the bus lookout tower, the Jára Cimrman Lighthouse or a visit and the lookout tower’s diameter is 3.4 m. station to the Forest Nook leads along an asphalt road to the Museum of the Age of Cimrman at the U Čápa A map of the “Region of Jára Cimrman” was published where there is minimum car traffic and it then turns facility in Příchovice. upon the occasion of the opening of the Jára Cimrman to the right where it connects with a trail in natural The first official permanent museum to this Czech genius, Lighthouse. A teaching trail for children was also terrain with an ascent which may be slightly demanding the Museum of the Age of Cimrman, offers exhibits which presented at the same time. for some people. have been “Found in Liptákov” by the local inhabitants. Come to Harrachov to see for yourself that there is This permanent exhibition has been established directly The Jára Cimrman Lighthouse, a lookout tower, something to Lucius Annaeus Seneca’s quote: in the Jára Cimrman Lighthouse and it recalls his activities and the Museum of the Age of Cimrman „If you live in communion with nature, you will in this region. There is also a room which recalls Cimrman’s 468 48 Příchovice 1, [email protected] never be poor. If you live according to the opinions acts of discovery, heroism, research and vision and his http://ucapa.eu/stopy-jary-cimrmana.html of people, you will never be rich.“ other significant activities. A unique, all wooden 23 m high The opening hours of the Jára Cimrman Lighthouse: www.harrachov.cz lookout tower with views of the Liptákov area, the region I–XII, Mon–Sun 10:00 am – 6:00 pm When the weather is bad Name and GPS location Contact information Opening hours and entrance charges Information, focus Bowling Zásada Zásada 154 (building of woodwork), tel. 702 065 724 I–XII, Mon–Wed 6:00 pm–10:00 pm A non-smoking environment, bowling, table football. [email protected], www.bowlingzasada.cz Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Excalibur Bowling – a gaming room Rooseweltova 840 (the former Eden), Smržovka I–XII, Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Two bowling lanes, darts, table football, billiards, simulators, reservations on tel.: 777 718 818 Sat 2:00 pm–8:00 pm a gaming room. Bar & Bowling Konírna Josefův Důl 958 (towards the Lucifer ski tow) I–XII Bowling, karaoke, sports broadcasts, a large selection tel.: 602 322 487, 483 300 598 (after 2:00 pm) Mon–Sun 3:00 pm–12:00 am of cocktails, appetisers. Bowling at the Sokolovna Polubný Guesthouse The Sokolovna Polubný Guesthouse, Kořenov – Polubný 63 I–XII, Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm, Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Two bowling lanes, darts, table tennis, table football. GPS: N 50° 46‘ 09.046“ E 15° 20‘ 52.547“ tel.: 773 132 232, www.sokolovnapolubny.cz Sun, Thurs – by telephone arrangement Hotel Příchovice, bowling Příchovice 600, tel.: 483 399 666, 736 666 600 I–XII, Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Bowling, billiards, darts, table football, a Wi-Fi hotspot, GPS: N 50°45´17.02“ E 15°21´29.57“ www.hotelprichovice.cz VI, IX, Thurs–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am a gaming room, an indoor swimming pool, a restaurant, VII–VIII, Tues–Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am a fitness centre. X–XII, Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Paintball airsoft arena Kořenov Reservations: 731 443 805, [email protected] I–XII, by telephone arrangement One of the largest paintball grounds in the Czech Republic http://area-korenov.com/paintball/ (a building with an area of 8,000 m2). The Sports Hall in Sklárna, Jizerka The Sports Hall in Jizerka by arrangement Equipment for volleyball, basketball, tennis, indoor football GPS: N 50° 49´ 09.05˝ E 15° 20´ 39.93˝ tel.: 483 384 985, 602 313 425 and floorball, a “via ferrata” climbing wall, the hire of material [email protected], www.dudovi.cz and indoor and climbing footwear. Indoor tennis court Hotel Sklář, Harrachov 520 tel.: 481 560 111, [email protected]

21 AND TRADITIONS GLASSMAKING

Excursions to glassworks in the Jizera Mountains and environs without advance reservations Name and GPS location Contact information Opening hours and entrance charges Information, focus The Novosad & syn Harrachov s.r.o. Nový Svět 95, Harrachov I–XII, po–ne 9.00 am–5.00 pm The glassworks is the oldest functioning glassworks Czech Republic Glassworks and Mini-Brewery tel.: 481 528 141 in the Czech Republic. The excursion includes a unique 100-year-old GPS: N 50° 46‘ 56.895“ E 15° 25‘ 10.164“ [email protected], www.sklarnaharrachov.cz glass polishing plant which is driven by transmissions and a water turbine. The option of visiting the glass museum and the mini-brewery, restaurant and a beer spa. The Pěnčín Excursion Area – Fipobex Bratříkov, Pěnčín 60 V–IX, Mon–Fri 9:00 am–5:00 pm The production of cut beads, a bead shop, a goat and sheep farm, (Výletní areál Pěnčín – Fipobex) tel.: 483 368 468 (every hour on the hour), Sat, Sun info a cheese factory, an agricultural museum, an excursion train, a bead GPS: N 50° 41‘ 18.147“ E 15° 14‘ 07.731“ [email protected], www.vapen.cz at www.vapen.cz, X–IV, Mon–Fri 9:00 am–12:00 am, workshop: Mon–Fri 9:00 am–3:00 pm, Sat, Sun info at www.vapen.cz Sat, Sun info at www.vapen.cz The House of Beads and Jewellery Nádražní 6, Jablonec nad Nisou I–XII, Mon–Fri 9:00 am–5:00 pm, Examples of the entire production process for glass beads, information GPS: N 50° 43‘ 15.345“ E 15° 09‘ 54.796“ tel.: 483 305 230 Sat 9:30 am–12:30 pm on the demands of production and a contribution to the preservation www.houseofbeads.cz The provision of basic courses: Seed bead Tuesdays and of traditional glass production in the region by means of a film which Thursdays 1:00 pm–3:00 pm (production of earrings, we screen. The option of arranging a lecture on the history of bead bracelets, necklaces, etc.), 30–100 CZK per product. production for larger guided tours. by telephone arrangement Atlas – Květoslava Konopková Zásada 305, tel.: 483 385 402, 603 874 089 Bead costume jewellery for eveningwear, embroidered handbags, GPS: N 50° 41‘ 52.516“ E 15° 16‘ 10.280“ [email protected], www.atlasbijoux.com black and glass costume jewellery, Christmas decorations. Blažek – Glass Beads s. r. o. Loužnice 37, Železný Brod, tel.: 602 144 596, 483 385 151 Warm-pressed glass beads. GPS: N 50° 41‘ 03.574“ E 15° 16‘ 06.615“ [email protected], www.blazekglassbeads.com Dekor speciál – Jaroslav Brynda & Petr Šikola Krkonošská 753, Desná Glass processed over a flame. The production of decorative glass, vases, GPS: N 50° 45‘ 49.410“ E 15° 19‘ 50.477“ tel.: 777 709 050, 777 709 060, [email protected] candleholders, oil lamps, etc., the sale of products in the company [email protected], www.dekor‑glass.cz shop, l–Xll, Mon–Fri 10:00 am–12:00 pm and 1:00 pm–5:00 pm, Sat 8:00 am–12:00 pm. Dostál Josef Držkov 240, tel.: 483 385 615, 777 339 585 Hand painted decorative glass. Christmas decorations. GPS: N 50° 41‘ 10.766“ E 15° 17‘ 59.456“ info@dona‑glass.cz, www.dona‑glass.cz K + K GLAS Jižní 251, Jablonec n. N. Christmas decorations, technical and decorative glass. GPS: N 50° 42‘ 14.526“ E 15° 11‘ 01.601“ tel.: 483 302 222, 483 302 151, 604 467 908 [email protected], www.kkglas.euroregin.cz Pesničák – glass workshop Josefův Důl, tel.: 483 707 375, 723 436 900 Cutting, advertising sandblasting, flacons. GPS: N 50° 46‘ 40.411“ E 15° 14‘ 30.016“ www.glass‑pesnicak.cz Preisler Michal V. Nezvala 7 a, Jablonec n. N., tel.: 483 316 208, Drawn figures. GPS: N 50° 43‘ 55.131“ E 15° 11‘ 18.006“ 606 913 586, [email protected] www.preisler.ic.cz Popco – Sdružení J. Podzimek – M. Podzimková Dlouhá 24, Jablonec n. N. Costume jewellery, antique jewellery, buttons, flacons, badges. tel.: 483 313 551 [email protected] www.popco.cz SPIDER GLASS Heřmanice 7, Frýdlant Mon–Fri 8:00 am–3:00 pm, Sat, Sun the possibility Glass production, interior orders, special products made of flat glass. GPS: N 50° 53‘ 37.795“ E 15° 00‘ 54.123“ tel.: 482 317 122 of expert excursions throughout the entire operations [email protected], www.spiderglass.cz all week by prior arrangement The Secondary School of Crafts and Services Smetanova 66, Jablonec n. N. I–VI, IX–XII Figures, costume jewellery, cut and technical glass, Christmas (Střední škola řemesel a služeb) tel.: 483 443 111, 724 121 937 decorations, ceramics. Excursions by prior arrangement. GPS: N 50° 43‘ 42.240“ E 15° 10‘ 35.040“ [email protected], www.sosjbc.cz Suit jewellery, s. r. o. Květinová 1, Jablonec n. N., tel.: 483 306 353 Cast costume jewellery, buttons, badges, coins, metal fittings. GPS: N 50° 43‘ 01.880“ E 15° 10‘ 16.187“ [email protected], www.suitjewellery.cz SKLOSIMAX candleholders – decorative glass Zásada 345, tel.: 777 559 338 Blown, painted glass, glass flowers, Christmas decorations. GPS: N 50° 41‘ 54.733“ E 15° 15‘ 56.402“ [email protected], www.vesela‑svetylka.cz ŠENÝR Bijoux s. r. o. Pasířská 40, Jablonec n. N., tel.: 483 711 158, Demonstrations of soft soldering. GPS: N 50° 43‘ 24.834“ E 15° 09‘ 29.754“ 774 166 906, [email protected], www.senyr.cz Yani Zásada 162, tel.: 483 385 170 Hand production and the sale of glass costume jewellery made of cut GPS: N 50° 41‘ 49.158“ E 15° 16‘ 04.945“ [email protected], www.yani.cz and pressed beads, imitation pearls and rocailles. Fragile Beauty 2013 The largest exhibition of Czech glass and costume The Fragile Beauty exhibition was inspired by and the production of blown figures or black jewellery will take place at the Eurocentrum the tradition of large costume jewellery exhibitions costume jewellery”, said Pavel Kopáček, the chairman in Jablonec nad Nisou from 8th to 11th August. It will be which were held in Jablonec nad Nisou prior of the organising committee. Contemporary glass accompanied by displays of selected glass and costume to the Velvet Revolution. Last year’s “zero” year artists from the region will also participate at the event, jewellery finishing techniques, fashion shows and of the exhibition which was organised by the Liberec where they will exhibit selected pieces in the small hall a cultural program. Region within the framework of its “Fragile Beauty, at the Eurocentrum. Musical and theatrical performances Polished Taste” media campaign was also successful. by artists from the Czech and Polish sides of the Jizera The event attracted several thousand visitors Mountains will also take place in the exhibition centre’s to the Jablonec exhibition centre. amphitheatre. Beauties in clothing and costume jewellery This year’s organisers are the Association of Glass creations from the Made in Jablonec 2013 fashion show and Costume Jewellery Producers and its Polish partner, will walk the catwalk. Powiat Jeleniogórski. The exhibition will include stands The exhibition will be held from Thursday 8th to Sunday from several tens of contemporary companies involved 11th of August. Entrance will be free of charge. in preserving traditional Jizera Mountain crafts. There will The detailed program can be found on the website be presentations of various techniques for working with of the Association of Glass and Costume Jewellery glass, costume jewellery and ceramics every day. “Visitors Producers – www.svbi.cz. can look forward to glass blowing, the pressing of glass Contact information: M. Valečková, 604 644 693, figures, glass cutting, engraving and underpainting 483 369 010, [email protected]

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The Jana and Josef V. Scheybal From the Jizera Mountains to the Bohemian Centre enters the tourist season Paradise in the footsteps of the Scheybals with a new exhibition The Jana and Josef V. Scheybal Teaching Trail bears lookout tower through the significant attractions the name of two significant local ethnographers, of the Bohemian Paradise up to the Dlask Farm The monument dedicated to the lives and work of He always displayed a deep interest in the available whose legacy extends far beyond the boundaries in Dolánky u Turnova. Jana and Josef Scheybal invites visitors to come and material and was conscientious in studying it, no of the Liberec Region. It is 20.5 km long and it It was officially opened on th18 May 2013. The trail see a new exhibition. It has been open in the attic area matter whether it involved folk culture, urban folklore connects to different regions, i.e. the harsh Jizera is marked with the symbol of a teaching trail of the building at Kostelní ul. 1 in Jablonec nad Nisou or illustration, documentary and collecting activities. Mountains, where Josef V. Scheybal was born, and and it is suitable for all age categories. since 23rd May 2013. This thirst for knowledge is depicted by the heart of the the Bohemian Paradise, where his future career began. As well as the landscapes and documentary paintings monument – the library with a selection of his books. The trail has a total of 25 stations and two sections. The Jablonec Cultural and Information Centre of J. V. Scheybal, visitors will also become acquainted The newly renovated rectory garden next to the building The first leads through areas which offer magical The Jana and Josef V. Scheybal Centre with a wide range of this significant ethnographer’s will also be opened to the public as of the aforementioned views of Jablonec nad Nisou and the Jizera Mountains Kostelní 1/6 activities through a number of his still life paintings. date. We are looking forward to your visit. and panoramas of the Ještěd Ridge and Pelíkovice. tel.: 774 667 677, 483 356 203) The second section will take you from the Kopanina [email protected], www.jablonec.com

made from local materials and that it has been produced with a large share of manual work and without any destructive influence on the local environment. In other words, the products bear the imprint of this beautiful part of the world. In 2013, this logo can be found on more than fifty products or groups of products. These include a wide range of food and drinks and products made from natural materials: wood, paper, beeswax, textiles, metal, ceramics and glass. You It has been possible to encounter products marked can find them all at www.jizerske-vyrobky.cz which as a Regional Product of the Jizera Mountains contains a catalogue of all the products and current at markets and fairs, including markets associated with news about where you can purchase them. It is possible Christmas and Easter or traditional fairs such as Saint to obtain a catalogue in the form of a map or a brochure Anne’s Fair in Jizerka or the Marian Fair in Kristiánov, from the tourist information centres and especially since autumn 2010. The logo has also slowly begun from the individual producers themselves. to become established at a number of farmers’ A new feature in 2013 involves the expansion markets in the Liberec Region and it has even begun of the territory where the logo applies. Producers to appear in Prague. Thanks to an initiative by a number from the Lower Giant Mountains area can now also of producers, it has also been possible to purchase these register for the logo. The Regional Product of the Jizera products in shops marked with the Jizera Mountains Mountains brand therefore now also fills the territory logo since 2012: there are two such shops in Smržovka, between its neighbours, i.e. the logos for the area of The Černá Studnice Ridge conceals one in Oldřichov v Hájích and one in Liberec-Harcov. the Bohemian Paradise, the Lusatian Mountains and the What does the Regional Product of the Jizera Mountains Mácha area and the Giant Mountains. We are therefore its secrets… logo mean? It guarantees that the product comes looking forward to a wide range of local delicacies from the area of the Jizera Mountains and is often also and interesting products from the Liberec Region! Muchov granite known as Tanvald granite. (The processing of high Muchov (787 m above sea level) is a popular place quality crystalline granite on the Černá Studnice Ridge on the Černá Studnice Ridge, perhaps because it is gave employment to many local stonemasons in the past. (in Czech, “mouchy”) which like to warm up on its rocks there is a small footnote by Mr Benda: “There is a cliff the most distinctive peak on the ridge. It consists It is well known that the foundation stones for the in the sun. It was also said of Muchov that a treasure near Tanvald which is called Muhu.” I do not know how of a relatively extensive group of cliffs rising from National Theatre come from there). Some local scribes trove in the middle of the cliff opens up and offers up he came up with this, because Muchov has always boulder rubble and it forms a natural lookout point. considered Muchov to be part of the old defensive and its treasures at noon on the Feast of Saint John and also been designated as Muchow in the old documents A straightened ridge track cleared from the stones signalling system of the Upper Jizera Mountains area. on Christmas Eve. According to legend, a band of robbers and on old maps (including in German sources). by the Jablonec Mountain Association before the First Several versions concerning the origins of the name once had their hideout on Muchov and they hid a huge Only Hubler’s guidebook dating from 1903 designates it World War passes over the rugged peak. A pleasant Muchov have been preserved. According to one booty in the rocks under the surface and then left it as “Fliegenstein” or “Fly Peak”, which is somewhat close mountain chalet belonging to the Czechoslovak Hiking of them, monks were accommodated at the former there when they eventually decided to leave. to the truth in my personal experience. Just try and climb Club stood in the saddle under Muchov in the direction “Hamry Court” and the court and its properties were In any case, it is a magical place and it affects those who to the top on a warm summer’s day! And the claim that of Černá Studnice from 1924. It burnt down in 1937 known as “Mnichov” (according to the Czech word are sensitive to the phenomena which exist between Muhu is an old Slav god also does not hold water. I have and attentive visitors can make out the remains “mnich” which means “monk”) at that time. Muchov heaven and earth with positive energy. studied Slav myths in sufficient detail and I have never of the building’s foundations in the shadow of the forest. then kept this name, albeit in a slightly modified form. Líba Novotná found him there. I have also not found him in Celtic The peak itself, which once included a metal The second version is especially popular with children. Muhu mythology which is so popular nowadays. telecommunications repeater tower, provides a beautiful It states that the ruler of the Jizera Mountains, Muhu, I don’t know about you, but I have not taken the legend So, it is entirely up to you, if you believe that Muhu lives view of Smržovka and the Tanvald Basin framed lives there. The peak’s name is therefore derived from of the benevolent spirit of the Jizera Mountains on Muchov. by the Jizera Mountains in the north and the valley his name which he received from the lord of the Giant living on Muchov to heart. I grew up with the Devil’s Klára Hoffmanová of the Lower Kamenice with Velké Hamry and Plavy Mountains, the Krakonoš, and the ruler of the Eagle Doctor by Mr Mikolášek and as such I took the entire on the southern side. It is possible to see the massif Mountains, Rampušák. They were inspired by the Muhu myth as being poetic licence. Later, I realised Do you know Amelanchier? of the Černá Studnice Ridge, the Giant Mountains mysterious hooting of the owls on the Černá Studnice that the tales of the spirit Muhu came from the pen The fruit of the Amelanchier plant (known in Czech and the mountainous panorama towards the inland area Ridge, “muhuuu”. The third variant is the simplest; of a teacher, Mr Lhota, from Zásada and I simply took as “muchovník”) contains large amounts of vitamin from there. Its interestingly shaped stones consist of mica apparently the peak received its name from the flies them to be fairy tales. I did not sense the core of folk C, B12 and other vitamins, beneficial anthocyanin literature in them. And I still do not sense it, so Muhu dyes and valuable minerals. It supports an organism’s ceased to interest me. For me, he became a kind of not immunity, has a preventative effect on stomach illnesses overly successful attempt at creating a Jizera Mountain and can be taken as a dietary supplement in the case counterpart of the Krakonoš. Even at that time, of oncological illnesses. Moreover, it has an excellent the Jizera Mountains were not very distant from the taste and wonderful juice can be pressed from it. Tea Giant Mountains and as such the Krakonoš could have made from the dried leaves is used to cure stomach jumped over here, if it had been necessary. and intestinal difficulties and to purge the system. It was not until years later that I came across the demon Muhu again when I met with the collecting activities of Mr Joseph Meissner, specifically with his book “Sage und Brauch aus dem Isergebirge” dating from 1912. Mr Meissner mentions him in the chapter entitled “Die Waldgeister” (Forest Spirits). And he referred to an even older source, which is Adolf Benda’s book entitled “Geschichte der Stadt Gablonz und ihrer Umgebung” dating from 1877 where the entire legend of “Der Muhu” appears. By the way, there is not one word about Muchov in the nine pages of text. At the bottom of the legend,

23 © The Jizera Mountains – the Liberec, Jablonec, Frýdlant and Tanvald Tourist Region; CZ – 468 11 Janov nad Nisou 520; Company Registration Number: 75057760; www.jizerky.cz; published on 31. 5. 2013; in Liberec in a print run of 20,000 copies; 9th edition; Records: MK ČR E 19236; Translations: Mgr. Andy Letham (GB), Hans-J. Warsow (D), Karina Kurková Msc (PL); Maps: Kartografie HP s. r. o.; Graphics and printing: RUCH s .r. o.; Cover and graphics: O. Dostál, Photos: the archives of the information centres, the towns and municipalities of the Jizera Mountains and the partners from the Czech Republic and Poland.

The list of Information Centres

»»The Bedřichov Information Centre »»The Rychnov u Jablonce nad Nisou Town Library and Information Centre 468 12 Bedřichov 218, tel.: 483 380 034, [email protected] 468 02 Rychnov u Jablonce nad Nisou, Květinová 498, tel.: 720 402 284, www.bedrichov.cz, www.jizerskaops.cz [email protected], www.knihovna.rychnovjbc.cz »»The Desná Information Centre »»The Smržovka Town Library and Information Centre 468 61 Desná, Riedlova vila, Krkonošská 120 468 51 Smržovka, nám. T. G. Masaryka 638 tel.: 483 383 019, 737 248 434, [email protected] tel.: 483 382 286, 720 513 147, [email protected] www.mesto‑desna.cz www.smrzovka.cz »»The Frýdlant Town Information Centre »»The Tanvald Information Centre 464 13 Frýdlant, náměstí T. G. Masaryka 37 (the town hall building) 468 41 Tanvald, Krkonošská 629, tel.: 483 369 670‑1 tel.: 482 464 013, mic@mesto‑frydlant.cz, www.mesto‑frydlant.cz [email protected], www.tanvald.cz »»The Harrachov Tourist Information Centre »»The Information Centre – Vratislavice 10/10/10 512 46 Harrachov 150 463 11 Vratislavice nad Nisou, Nad Školou 1675 tel.: 481 529 600, , 607 855 233, [email protected], www.harrachov.cz tel.: 482 321 811, 774 774 603, 774 774 610 »»The Giant Mountains National Park Information Centre Harrachov [email protected], www.vratislavice101010.cz 512 46 Harrachov 442 »»The Jizera Mountain Rescue Service tel.: 481 529 188, [email protected], www.krnap.cz Bedřichov, tel.: 483 380 073 »»The Hejnice Information Centre Jizerka, tel.: 602 441 616 463 62 Hejnice, Klášterní 87 Injuries on the Polish side of the Jizera Mountains (GOPR), tel.: +48 757 524 734 tel.: 482 322 276, [email protected], www.mestohejnice.cz »»The Integrated Rescue Service, tel.: 112 »»The Jablonec Culture and Information Centre, o. p. s. Jana and Josef V. Scheybal House 466 01 Jablonec nad Nisou, Kostelní 1/6 tel.: 774 667 677, 483 356 201, [email protected], www.jablonec.com »»The Josefův Důl Information Centre 468 44 Dolní Maxov 218, the municipal building tel.: 483 381 110, 602 656 878, [email protected], Poland www.josefuvdul.cz »»The Mirsk Information Centre »»The Jizera Mountains For You Information Centre 59‑630 Mirsk, Plac Wolności 39, tel.: +48 75 64 70 468 468 49 Kořenov 480 (the Hotel Motorest building) [email protected], www.mirsk.pl tel.: 725 805 266, [email protected], www.jizerkyprovas.cz »»The Orle Tourist Point »»The Lázně Libverda Information Centre 58‑580 Szklarska Poręba – Jakuszyce, Orle skc. Poczt. 140 463 62 Hejnice, Lázně Libverda 17 tel.: +420 607 920 541, [email protected], www.orleizerskie.biz tel.: 482 322 457, [email protected], www.laznelibverda.cz »»The Piechowice Information Centre (by KS) »»The Liberec City Information Centre Piechowice, ul. Żymierskiego 53 460 59 Liberec, nám. Dr. E. Beneše 1 tel.: +48 75 76 17 201, [email protected], www.piechowice.pl tel.: 485 101 709, [email protected], www.infolbc.cz »»The Stara Kamienica Information Centre »»The Liberec Tourist Information Centre 58‑512 Stara Kamienica, tel.: +48 75 75 14 107 460 08 Liberec, Ještědská 479 [email protected], www.starakamienica.pl tel.: 603 328 699, [email protected] »»The Szklarska Poręba Information Centre »»The Liberec Railway Centre 58-580 Szklarska Poręba, ul. Jedności Narodowej 1 a 460 02 Liberec, ČD, Nákladní 344, tel. Information: 972 365 401-2, international tel.: +48 75 75 47 740, [email protected], www.szklarskaporeba.pl ticket desk, tel.: 972 365 527, [email protected], www.cd.cz »»The Świeradów-Zdrój Information Centre »»The Oldřichov v Hájích Eco-Centre and Information Centre 59‑850 Świeradów‑Zdrój, ul. Zdrojowa 10 the Ecological Training Centre for the Liberec Region, tel.: +48 75 78 16 350, [email protected], www.swieradowzdroj.pl 463 31 Oldřichov v Hájích 5 tel.: 482 360 011, [email protected], www.strevlik.cz The dialling code for the CZ: +420 The dialling code for Poland: +48