Jizera Mountains

Nature in Jizera Mountains

Jizera Mountains Nature Gems

The Jizera Mountains Protected Landscape Area, established in 1967, is characterized by its massive granite formations, high-altitude peat bogs, and ancient beech forests, which are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This collection features the region's most significant natural landmarks, from the 30-meter-high Velký Štolpich waterfall to the dramatic granite battlements of Frýdlantské cimbuří. The list also includes several centuries-old memorial trees and the unique rocky cascades found along the Jedlová and Černý streams.

Jizera Mountains Nature Gems — Map

Ahodges7 / CC BY-SA 3.0

A

Rocking stone

Rocking stones are large stones that are so finely balanced that the application of just a small force causes them to rock.

Julian Nitzsche / CC-BY-SA-3.0

B

CHKO Jizerské hory

Established in 1967, this protected area covers 350 square kilometers of granite massifs, peat bogs, and UNESCO-listed beech forests.

C

Vodopád Velkého Štolpichu

A 30-meter-high waterfall located in a deep granite gorge within the Jizerskohorské bučiny National Nature Reserve.

Sygic Travel User / CC-BY-SA

D

Vodopád Černého potoka

A 7-meter-high waterfall cascading over a massive granite step in the wild valley of the Černý brook.

E

Bukový vdp.

A small waterfall on the Jedlová stream, part of a series of cascades in the Jedlový důl nature reserve.

F

Plotnový vdp.

A cascade on the Jedlová stream known for its smooth, plate-like granite rock formations.

G

Dlouhý vdp.

One of the longest cascades on the Jedlová stream, located near the town of Josefův Důl.

H

Hrncový vdp.

A waterfall on the Jedlová stream named for the pothole-like erosion features, or 'pots,' in the rocky streambed.

I

Vodopád Bílé Smědé

A mountain waterfall on the Bílá Smědá stream located near the Smědava mountain hut.

J

Hrazený vodopád

A small waterfall on the Malý Štolpich stream within the steep rocky slopes above Hejnice.

K

Vodopád Skok

A vertical drop waterfall on the Velký Štolpich stream, accessible via the historic Štolpišská road.

L

Dvojitý vodopád

A double-stream waterfall located on the Malý Štolpich stream in the northern part of the mountains.

M

Trzecia kaskada naCzarnym Potoku

The third waterfall in a series of cascades on the Czarny Potok stream near the Polish town of Czerniawa-Zdrój.

N

Druga kaskada na Czarnym Potoku

The second cascade on the Czarny Potok stream, located on the northern Polish slopes of the Jizera Mountains.

O

Vodopády Jeleního potoka

A series of small cascades and rocky steps on the Jelení stream near Lučany nad Nisou.

P

Sluneční buk

A memorial European beech tree growing on the slopes of Pekelský vrch, estimated to be over 200 years old.

Q

Buk Na Kopečku

A protected memorial beech tree in Raspenava, valued for its significant age and massive crown.

R

Dub letní v Luhu

A memorial pedunculate oak tree in the Luh district of Raspenava, protected since 1994.

S

Čapkův dub pod Chlumem

A memorial oak tree standing near the foot of Chlum hill in Raspenava, named after the Čapek family.

T

Kočičí kameny

A granite rock formation near Lázně Libverda featuring a lookout point accessible via stone steps.

Sygic Travel User / CC-BY-SA

U

Frýdlantské cimbuří

A dramatic group of granite rocks resembling castle battlements, offering views of the Smědá river valley.

V

Frýdlantské Cimbuří

A significant granite rock formation and lookout point located within the Jizerskohorské bučiny National Nature Reserve.

W

Černá stěna

A steep granite rock wall in the Jizera Mountains, frequently used for technical rock climbing.

X

Kohoutí hřeben

A narrow granite ridge and rock formation located near the village of Bílý Potok.

Y

Houba

A distinct granite rock formation shaped like a mushroom, located near the mountain settlement of Jizerka.

Other Lists

Jizera Mountains Must-Sees Jizera Mountains Peaks & Towers Jizera Mountains Religious Sites Jizera Mountain Huts and Chalets