The best hiking routes in Liberec Region

The Liberec Region offers a sharp contrast between high, exposed granite ridges and low sandstone basins. In the northeast, Krkonošský národní park features steep glacial cirques, alpine tundra, and peat bogs, where walkers encounter rocky paths, wooden boardwalks, and dwarf pine shrubs. In contrast, the southern chráněná krajinná oblast Kokořínsko - Máchův kraj presents a labyrinth of damp sandstone gorges, pine forests, and sandy tracks underfoot, where the elevation changes are short but steep.

For those seeking forested hills and volcanic landforms, CHKO Jizerské hory and CHKO Lužické hory provide distinct terrain. CHKO Jizerské hory is characterized by dark spruce forests, peat bogs, and extensive networks of paved forestry roads, making it highly accessible but firm underfoot. Further west, CHKO Lužické hory consists of isolated basalt cones rising sharply from the surrounding forest, where paths are often covered in loose scree and beech leaves.

This region does not offer high alpine peaks or permanent snowfields, and the most popular viewpoints can become busy during the summer months. Walkers should expect a landscape shaped by forestry and glass-making history, visible in the artificial reservoirs of CHKO Jizerské hory and the managed timber forests across the lower hills.