Ready to take in the best view of Liberec? Ještěd is the highest mountain peak in the city!
From the top of Ještěd you will be able to see 3 different countries! Yup, Czech of course, Germany, and Poland. All from the top of this famous lookout point. At the top of the mountain you can find the famous Ještěd TV tower. On a clear sunny day you can even see the TV tower from Prague. What’s with Czech Republic and it’s famous TV towers?
Just like Prague has it’s famous iconic TV tower that is considered to be one of the ugliest buildings in the world and stands out, Ještěd stands out in Liberec as well and can be seen from almost any house or apartment in the city because of how high above the city it is.
If you’re looking for a nice adventure you can hike up to this iconic building. If you’re looking for more of a joy ride then take the cable car to the top where panoramic views await.
- Ještěd was opened on the 21st of September 1973. It has a height of 94 meters so it makes sense why it can be seen from everywhere.
- We don’t know why, but TV towers in the Czech Republic have quite strange shapes and Ještěd is described as a “rotational hyperboloid”...what on earth is that, right? You’ll just have to see for yourself. But basically the shape of Ještěd is created to sustain extreme climate conditions.
- Ještěd is famous for its outdoor activities. You can rent scooters and cruise around the area, attempt to ride your bike from the bottom to the top, or even rent some skis and go down the ski hill during winter!
- Inside the TV tower, there are a few floors. On the first floor you will be able to find a machine room, technical equipment room, and operations room. On the second floor is where you’ll be able to find the lunchroom, hotel, and terrace with a picturesque view of the city.
Tips and Tricks
- Great for a sunrise hike! Don’t forget your camera and capture the beauty of the sun waking up.
- Bring an extra layer of clothes! It gets quite chilly up at the top.
- Bring some coins so you can take advantage of the binoculars you can find at the top of Ještěd! The distance you can see while using them is incredible!
- Ještěd is very often used by bikers. Going through twisted turns to the top is a great experience.
Getting There
- By Car: You have several options where to park. You can park at Na Výpřeži for 50 CZK per day. You can also use the parking lot just below Ještěd on the Ještědka parking lot. The price of parking per day is 100 CZK. If you park directly at Ještěd, parking costs 200 CZK per car per hour and 100 CZK per motorcycle.
- By Tram: 10 minute walk from Horní Hanychov tram stop. Tram number 3 stops here.
- By Cableway: It is about a 10-minute walk from the terminal station Horní Hanychov (tram No.3) to the base station of the cableway. The footpath leads along the central parking and then through the forest. It doesn't take longer than 4 minutes to get to the peak by the cableway.
- On Foot: You can also climb up the mountain. Follow the blue tourist signs from Horní Hanychov (3,5 km) or across Pláně pod Ještědem and then on red tourist signs up to the hotel (5 km).
Route details
If you want to walk to Ještěd, you can start in Horní Hanychov. The starting point is located in Ještědská Street right next to the Horní Hanychov-MHD bus stop at Ještědská 202, 46008 Liberec XIX-Horní Hanychov, Czech Republic (50 ° 44'16.793 "N, 15 ° 0'43.559" E).
- Signage: At the starting point there is a tourist signpost with clear signage for the routes. You will follow the blue sign. You have a choice of two routes: Either shorter directly to Ještěd (3.5 km) or longer via Pláně pod Ještědem (5km). Tourist signs can be found mostly on the trees. When you go to Pláně pod Ještědem, you will find another signpost there, and it will take you along the red sign to Ještěd. (From the tourist signpost 2.5 km).
- GPX & Map: Maps and GPX files available here and here
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