Tips for Excursions

Štěpánka Observation Tower (959 m above sea level) is one of the most visited viewpoints in the Jizera Mountains and is less than 800 metres from our hotel.

Enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the Jizera Mountains, the Krkonoše Mountains and the surrounding countryside. An excellent choice for a shorter excursion, easily combined with a visit to Štěpánka Observation Tower.

The highest mountain settlement in Bohemia will charm you with its unique atmosphere and beautiful natural surroundings. Walk past the peat bogs, visit the local museum or enjoy homemade blueberry cake in one of the restaurants (we recommend Panský dům).

The breached dam lies near Desná on the Bílá Desná River, at an altitude of 806 metres. The dam failed on 18 September 1916. Today, visitors can see the remains of the dam wall, the valve tower, an underground tunnel, the overflow cascade and parts of the former valve chamber in the forest.

Pytlácké kameny is a group of granite rocks offering wonderful views across the Jizera Mountains ridge. It is one of the best-known summits in the region. The rocks are named after a poacher called Hennrich, who hid beneath them and was shot nearby in 1813.

A unique piece of railway heritage in the Jizera Mountains: the legendary Zubačka, a historic rack railway connecting Tanvald and Kořenov. The Rack Railway Museum in Kořenov presents the history of the line, period exhibits and the fascinating world of mountain railways. A wonderful excursion for lovers of engineering and history.

On a day trip to Frýdlant Castle, stop at the Souš Reservoir and visit the Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary in Hejnice. On your way back, visit the spa village of Lázně Libverda and sample the local mineral spring water at its small colonnade. The Obří sud (Giant Barrel) restaurant is just 2 km from the spa.