Viewing points

Krásná Máří (around 900 m): One of the most prominent and most impressive of the viewing points in the Jizera Mountain. It has its position by the "Jizerská magistrála" cross-country skiing track to thank for the large numbers of people that visit. Turn off the "Jizerská magistrála" track and climb the stone stairs to reach the summit. From here you will have a far-ranging view of the Frýdlant area, in particular the valley of the upper River Smědá.

Trniště: A viewing point on a rock formation found on the so-called "Vysoký hřeben" (High Ridge) over Janov nad Nisou. This viewing point is close to the one-time Hašler's Chalet and its 18-metre viewing tower, which was later replaced with a new building (Hotel Murano).

Čertovy kameny viewing point (Na Pekle -"Juselkoppe"): a rocky terrace from which medieval border guards once sent out fire signals. The former summer residence of the hermit Mr. Zenkner, who was born locally, is found beneath the terrace. The viewing point provides a view into the valley, the side embankment of a dam, and the adjacent mountain slopes.

Terezínka (600 metres above sea level): This viewing rock on the slopes of Muchov Hill was turned into a walled viewing point with staircase in 1853. This was built by the owner of a cotton spinning factory in Tanvald, Johan Mayer, who named it after his wife Terezie. Mayer, who lived with his family in Vienna, also had the nearby Bálovka Villa built nearby in 1845 as his holiday home. Terezínka is easily accessible from Tanvald by following the red hiking trail. A walk up here can be further extended by heading up the rock massif of Muchov Hill (787 metres above sea level), according to legend the home of the good spirit of the Jizera Mountains - Muhu.

Muchov: a rock viewing point at the top of a hill near Tanvald.

Polední kameny (the Midday Stones - 1006 metres above sea level): There are a number of viewing points on the ridge of the upper Polední kameny that stand over the "Frýdlant Battlements" (Frýdlantské cimbuří). A detour from the yellow hiking trail will lead you to the highest point on the ridge. The Polední kameny massif is also home to "Půlený kámen" (the Halved Stone), which features the largest rock potholes in the Jizera Mountains. From here there are views of the Frýdlant area and the central part of the Jizera Mountains, including Jizera Mountain itself.

Kočičí kameny (the Cat Stones - around 600 metres above sea level.): This viewing point is found to the north of the small town of Bílý Potok pod Smrkem, close to the well-known Hubertka Chalet, by the crossing of hiking trails. From here there are views of the River Smědá valley, Bílý Potok, and the northern slopes of the Jizera Mountains.

Frýdlantské cimbuří (the Frýdlant Battlements - 900 metres above sea level): The most prominent rock formation on the Polední kameny ridge, the Frýdlant Battlements can be reached by following the yellow-marked detour from the path through the Černý potok valley. The rocks offer fine views of the somewhat lower "Polední zub" rock and further into the valley of the upper River Smědá.

Ořešník (800 metres above sea level): A domineering rock that stands over Hejnice, Ořešník is the most popular destination for day-trippers from Hejnice. There is an impressive view of the basilica in Hejnice from the viewing point.

Paličník (940 metres above sea level): Perhaps the most impressive of all the viewing points in the Jizera Mountains. The easiest way to get to Paličník from Bílý Potok is to follow the yellow hiking trail through the Hájený potok valley. You will then be rewarded with a breathtaking view of the Frýdlant area and the northern slopes of the Jizera Mountains. To the east you can see Bukovec Hill and the ridge of the western Krkonoše Mountains.