Dear Steemit friends and followers,
Welcome to my Travel Tip series where I promote some of the most beautiful places, interesting landmarks and impressive architectural sites of my homeland, the Czech Republic.
Today, I will take you to one of the most beautiful natural places of the country, the famous Jizera Mountains.
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Located in the Liberec Region in the northern part of country (and overlapping to Poland), the Jizera Mountains is a picturesque mountain range rising to the height of 1,124 m (3,688 ft) which is also the height of its tallest peak called Smrk.
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Named after the Jizera River that springs at the base of Smrk, the Jizera Mountains might not be the tallest, nor largest mountain range in the country but it definitely is one of the most diverse and beautiful. The mountains are home to numerous crystal-clear streams and rivers, mysterious peat bogs, deep forests (both coniferous and deciduous), impressive waterfalls and dams as well as adorable traditional wooden houses known as "roubenky".
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In summer, the Jizera Mountains are a heaven for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers and wildlife lovers while winter attracts all kinds of winter sport fans here. The area offers excellent trails for cross-country skiing as well as great downhill slopes.
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