Bystrá Nad Jizerou: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Cycle route 4174 runs through Bystrá nad Jizerou; it connects the Bohemian Paradise with the Krkonoše Mountains.

Landscape and trails

The hills and slopes around Bystrá nad Jizerou offer beautiful views of the ridges of the Krkonoše Mountains, as well as Ještěd, Kozákov and Mount Strážník, located in the immediate vicinity of Bystrá nad Jizerou. A green-marked hiking trail also runs through the village from Semily via Jilemnice to Vrchlabí.

The mountains of Tábor, Přední Žalý and Zadní Žalý are located in the vicinity of Bystrá nad Jizerou.

Villagescape and history

Numerous typical foothill cottages from the 19th century have been preserved in Bystrá nad Jizerou. Some of the traditional cottages are used as holiday accommodation.

The volunteer fire brigade of Bystrá nad Jizerou was founded in 1893, remains active to this day and participates in local cultural life.

The wider regional surroundings of Bystrá nad Jizerou include the Spalona Strażnica ruins and the churches of Valdštejn and Lázně.

Connections and village centre

The wooden Bysterský Bridge was built in 1922 and connects the main road with the village centre, which is approximately 1.5 kilometres away. The bridge continues to serve its original purpose.

Other places

Other places: Bítouchov, Košov, Jesenný, Svojek, Štěpanická Lhota, Roztoky U Jilemnice, Kostalov, Poniklá.

To the higher-level travel overview: Semily District.