Pre-winter moods in the Jizerka settlement
Jizera Mountains (Czech: Jizerské hory) or Izera Mountains (Polish: Góry Izerskie; German: Isergebirge) are part of the Western Sudetes on the border between the Czech Republic and Poland. The range got its name from the Jizera River, which rises at the southern base of the Smrk massif.
The range stretches from the Lusatian Mountains (Zittau Mountains) in the northwest to the Krkonoše in the southeast. The Jizera Mountains comprise the sources of the Jizera river, as well as of the Kwisa and the Lusatian Neisse.
The major part in the south is formed from granite, in the northern part from gneisses and mica schists, with some areas formed from basalt.
The Jizera Mountains are an attractive location for winter sports, cycling and hiking. The centre for both downhill skiing and ski run is Bedřichov. The international cross-country races Jizerská 50 and Bieg Piastów (in Polana Jakuszycka) take place there. Its summer MTB counterpart is also gaining popularity.
(Wikipedia)
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We returned to our favorite mountain settlement of Jizerka during December for a short weekend stay; foggy weather with concessional sunshine moments contributed to the beautiful pre-winter atmosphere we enjoyed.
Pre-winter moods in the Jizerka settlement
Jizera Mountains (Czech: Jizerské hory) or Izera Mountains (Polish: Góry Izerskie; German: Isergebirge) are part of the Western Sudetes on the border between the Czech Republic and Poland. The range got its name from the Jizera River, which rises at the southern base of the Smrk massif.
The range stretches from the Lusatian Mountains (Zittau Mountains) in the northwest to the Krkonoše in the southeast. The Jizera Mountains comprise the sources of the Jizera river, as well as of the Kwisa and the Lusatian Neisse.
The major part in the south is formed from granite, in the northern part from gneisses and mica schists, with some areas formed from basalt.
The Jizera Mountains are an attractive location for winter sports, cycling and hiking. The centre for both downhill skiing and ski run is Bedřichov. The international cross-country races Jizerská 50 and Bieg Piastów (in Polana Jakuszycka) take place there. Its summer MTB counterpart is also gaining popularity.
(Wikipedia)
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We returned to our favorite mountain settlement of Jizerka during December for a short weekend stay; foggy weather with concessional sunshine moments contributed to the beautiful pre-winter atmosphere we enjoyed.