In winter, the Jizerská Magistrála is a major attraction in Friedrichswald (Bedřichov): 200 km of groomed cross-country ski trails. Other highlights include routes with named sequences of places, the Mravenčí stezka nature trail and the history of glassmaking. Friedrichswald thus brings together seasonal cross-country skiing, a nature trail explicitly designed for children and historical themes.
Cross-country skiing and getting here
In winter, the Jizerská Magistrála offers 200 km of groomed cross-country ski trails. Grooming conditions vary seasonally, so check the latest conditions when planning your cross-country skiing. Bedřichov’s central car park is an access point to the Jizerská Magistrála. The car park has a stated capacity of 200; you should also check the access regulations before your visit. Friedrichswald is easily accessible by public transport from Liberec and Jablonec nad Nisou. As services and timetables may change, check the latest connections for your travel dates.
Routes through the Jizera Mountains
The 15 km “Po stopách sklářských hutí” route starts in Bedřichov and passes through Nová Louka, Blatný rybník, Kristiánov, the Josefodolská přehrada and Hrabětice before reaching Janov nad Nisou. The Czech name means “In the Footsteps of Glassworks” and highlights the area’s cultural history. Check the signage and trail conditions seasonally when planning this route.
Another route, “Za královskými výhledy,” includes Sklářská osada Kristiánov, Přehrada Josefův Důl and Rozhledna Královka. The “Lesy Jizerských hor” nature trail starts in Bedřichov and ends in Ferdinandov. The three details offer different ways to orient yourself: the first route can be identified by its length and sequence of places, “Za královskými výhledy” by its three included places, and “Lesy Jizerských hor” by its start and end points.
Nature trail and rope park
The 1.5 km Mravenčí stezka nature trail is designed primarily for children. It covers the animals that live in the Jizerské hory and leads from the information centre or central car park to the Královka viewing platform or Prezidentská chata.
The Bedřichov rope park is located at the Bedřichov Stadium in the Jizera Mountains, 300 m from the central car park. Its opening arrangements may vary seasonally; check them for your planned visit. The two attractions differ in the planning information provided: for Mravenčí stezka, the focus is on its animal theme and possible starting and ending points; for the rope park, it is on its location and seasonally varying opening arrangements.
The history of glassmaking
The glassworks in Bedřichov was among the oldest and longest-operating glassworks in the Jizera Mountains. Its oldest known mention dates from 1598–1602. When choosing a hotel in Friedrichswald, compare the specific location of the accommodation with the access point or route starting point that matters for your trip.
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