Friedrichswald (Bedřichov)

Friedrichswald (Bedřichov) combines an extensive winter cross-country skiing offer with educational trails and a long tradition of glassmaking. If you are looking for a hotel for your stay, you can first decide which focus you want your trip to have: ski trails, nature topics or historical traces of glassmaking. The specific trail lengths, start and end points, and seasonal conditions can help you plan each day around your intended activities.

Winter and getting there

In winter, the Jizerská magistrála offers 200 km of groomed cross-country ski trails. Grooming varies by season, so if you are planning your stay around cross-country skiing, check the current conditions before you travel. Bedřichov’s central car park is an access point to the Jizerská magistrála and has a capacity of 200. You should also check parking capacity and access options before a visit. Friedrichswald is easily accessible by public transport from Liberec and Jablonec nad Nisou. As routes and timetables can change, it is best to check the connections for your travel date.

Educational trails and routes

The 1.5 km Mravenčí stezka educational trail is designed primarily for children and covers the animals that live in the Jizerské hory. It starts at the information centre or the central car park and leads to the Královka observation platform or Prezidentská chata. The Lesy Jizerských hor educational trail also starts in Bedřichov and ends in Ferdinandov. This trail has a clearly specified endpoint, while the Mravenčí stezka lists two possible destinations.

For the other routes, you can choose based on whether distance or the stops along the way matter more to you. 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. Check the signage and trail conditions according to the season. The Za královskými výhledy route includes Sklářská osada Kristiánov, Přehrada Josefův Důl and Rozhledna Královka. Po stopách sklářských hutí is defined by its length, start, intermediate stops and destination; Za královskými výhledy can be understood from its named stops. At 1.5 km, the Mravenčí stezka is shorter than the 15 km Po stopách sklářských hutí route.

Glassmaking history and rope park

The glassworks in Bedřichov was one of the oldest and longest-operating glassworks in the Jizera Mountains. Its oldest known mention dates from 1598 to 1602. The Bedřichov rope park is located at the Bedřichov stadium, 300 m from the central car park. Its opening arrangements may vary seasonally; check the latest information before your visit.

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See the broader travel overview: Okres Jablonec Nad Nisou.