Friedrichswald: Cross-country skiing, nature and glassmaking history

Friedrichswald combines winter activities, paths through the landscape of the Jizera Mountains and a remarkable glassmaking tradition. Bedřichov provides a specific point of reference for planning your trip: several routes begin here, a central car park with a capacity of 200 is located here, and sporting experiences meet cultural history here.

Cross-country skiing and excursions for different days

In winter, the Jizerská magistrála offers 200 km of groomed cross-country ski trails. The central car park in Bedřichov is an access point to this network of trails. Bedřichov is easily accessible by public transport from Liberec and Jablonec nad Nisou. In addition to winter sports, you will find the Bedřichov rope park at the Bedřichov stadium, 300 m from the central car park.

Shorter activities can also be selected based on the described routes. The 1.5 km-long Mravenčí stezka educational trail was designed primarily for children. It covers the animals living in the Jizera Mountains and leads from the information centre or the central car park to the Královka viewing platform or the Prezidentská chata. The Za královskými výhledy route includes the Sklářská osada Kristiánov, the Josefův Důl Reservoir and the Rozhledna Královka.

Routes with history and landscapes

The 15 km-long Po stopách sklářských hutí route begins in Bedřichov and leads via Nová Louka, Blatný rybník, Kristiánov, the Josefodolská Reservoir and Hrabětice to Janov nad Nisou. The Lesy Jizerských hor educational trail follows a different route: it begins in Bedřichov and ends in Ferdinandov. The different route lengths and destinations help you choose between a longer route and a shorter educational trail for your stay.

For scooter rides, the routes are marked with different colours and a scooter symbol. The difficulty can be selected based on the route length and elevation profile. This gives you specific guidance already when making your selection, without having to combine different options into a single route.

Glassworks, mountains and regional culture

The glassworks in Bedřichov was one of the oldest and longest-operating glassworks in the Jizera Mountains. Its earliest known mention dates from 1598–1602. The mountains Královka and Brdo are located in the immediate vicinity of Bedřichov; Holubník and Černá hora are also in the surrounding area.

Several historical destinations are suitable for cultural excursions in the wider regional surroundings of Bedřichov: Czocha - Zamek XIVw. and Zamek Gryf are castles, while Valdštejn and Kaple Nejsvětější Trojice are churches. The spectrum thus ranges from local glassmaking history to castles and religious buildings in the wider region.

More destinations for planning your trip

If you would like to compare other places in addition to Friedrichswald, here are the direct destinations in the overarching region: Wlastiborsch, Woleschnitz, Jenschowitz, Marschowitz, Morchenstern, Reichenau, Žďár and Josefsthal.

To the overarching travel overview: Okres Jablonec Nad Nisou.