Trips and sports in the area
In this picturesque part of northern Bohemia, you will really find everything that can appeal to you - peaks offering breathtaking views, deep forests, romantic valleys, monuments and preserved folk architecture typical of this region.
Our receptionists will be happy to advise you and give you information about the possibilities of sports and cultural activities and trips to the surroundings, as the pension is ideally located for discovering the beauties of diverse nature of our region, cultural and historical monuments Varnsdorf and surrounding towns and villages of the Lusatian Mountains. , Bohemian Switzerland or Upper Lusatia in Germany.
You can actively use your free time, whether it is cycling on well-marked and well-maintained cycle paths and hiking on both sides of the German border or swimming in natural reservoirs and swimming pools. In Varnsdorf there are also tennis courts, a multi-purpose sports hall, a volleyball and football pitch and an indoor 25-meter swimming pool. There are several rock formations and terrains for climbers, a rope center and other sports facilities, especially in nearby Jiřetín pod Jedlovou and Rumburk.
In winter there are opportunities for downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding and sledding (Jiřetín pod Jedlovou, Horní Podluží, Polevsko, Luž-Horní Světlá, Waltersdorf). Although the Lusatian Mountains are not among the highest mountains and their winter resorts among the most famous, you will still find groomed downhill and cross-country trails of varying difficulty. The ice rink is right in Varnsdorf or you can skate in nearby Rumburk or in the German border spa Jonsdorf.
Many of you may prefer adrenaline experiences (wild downhill mountain biking or scooters, rafting on the Elbe and Nisa, rope centers, bobsleigh track in nearby Oberoderwitz, balloon flight or paragliding). Others welcome the more intimate and soothing surroundings of the nearby golf courses with breathtaking views of the surroundings.
We can not forget about relaxation and rest after demanding hikes, sports performances or adrenaline experiences. And we can take care of this!
Tips for trips
The convenient location of the pension offers visitors a large selection of trips, sports and entertainment. Varnsdorf is located on the northern edge of the Lusatian Mountains and on the border of the Elbe Sandstone Protected Landscape Area, the Bohemian Switzerland National Park and the Šluknov Hills. The whole area is characterized by natural beauty, numerous lookout towers, preserved sets of folk architecture and one of the cleanest air in the whole Czech Republic. More than half of the area is covered by extensive preserved forests. The adjacent border, especially in Germany (Saxony - Upper Lusatia) provides additional opportunities for trips, entertainment and sports, with regard to quality tourist and transport infrastructure in all areas.
Walking trips around
Lusatian Mountains
From Varnsdorf you can plan a number of trips to the protected landscape area (PLA) of the Lusatian Mountains and their immediate surroundings. In addition to a number of historical monuments, a number of cultural and sports facilities, there are a number of natural attractions. The Lusatian mountains, sometimes somewhat neglected, are beautiful mountains with well-preserved forests, clean air and picturesque villages.
Tourism has a long tradition in the Lusatian Mountains. Pedestrian routes were marked at the end of the 19th and in the first half of the 1th century. The highest point of the Lusatian Mountains and at the same time the highest peak in Germany east of the Elbe is the mountain Luž (793 meters asl). On the contrary, we descend to the lowest altitude if we visit the valley of the river Kamenice (290 meters above sea level).
The Lusatian Mountains are considered to be the quietest and quietest mountains in our country. It is also one of the smallest - they stretch in the length of 29 km, the width is from 3,5 km to 12 km. It lies between Děčín and Liberec. In addition to the unspoiled nature, a typical element of this mountain range is also the unique preserved architecture with timbered buildings - the so-called half-timbered houses.
The surroundings of cross-border hiking trails (Dolní Světlá - Waltersdorf, Krompach - Jonsdorf, Krompach - Hein, Petroviče - Lückendorf) belong to the most visited places in the Lusatian Mountains Protected Landscape Area. The top dominants Jedlová, Luž, Hvozd and Klíč will offer you far-reaching views. More details also in the Lookout towers section.
Jedlová
On Jedlová hora (774 meters above sea level) there is a lookout tower, which is one of the most visited tourist places in the whole area. It is the third highest mountain in the Lusatian Mountains and offers a beautiful circular view of the Lusatian Mountains, Bohemian Switzerland, Sluknov Region, German Lusatia, in good weather you can see Kozakov, Jested, Trosky, Bezděz, Říp, Děčínský Sněžník, but also the ridge of the Ore Mountains, České Středohoří and Milešovka, as well as Sněžka in the Giant Mountains. In front of the cottage built in 1891 by the owner, Ferdinand Kinský, there is a monument to the German poet and playwright Friedrich Schiller from 1905 (it was repaired in 1996).
Key
According to some, the most beautiful view in Bohemia is the view from the top of Klíč hill (759 m above sea level). You can see a varied mosaic of landscape shapes, from the Jizera Mountains, the Giant Mountains through Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland to the Ore Mountains. A red tourist sign leads to Klíč from two sides - from the south of Nový Bor (5 km) and from the east of Svor (2,5 km). The sidewalk crosses the northern slope, a branch in several serpentines leads to the very top. The ascent is quite demanding, but comfortable. From Svor you have to count on 45 - 60 minutes, from Nový Bor with approx. an hour and a half.
According to others, the most beautiful view of the ridge of the Lusatian Mountains is from Hrádek in Varnsdorf.
The unusual shape, which resembles the backs and heads of elephants, attracts a natural monument called White Stones. In 2001, the international nature trail "Lužické and Žitavské hory" was reconstructed, which monitors geological conditions and natural attractions in the eastern part of the PLA. The Zlatý vrch National Monument, in which the basalt columns can be seen more than twice as long as on Panská skála near Kamenický Šenov, is one of the stops on the "Around Studenec" nature trail.
The Czech Tourists Club operates in Varnsdorf, which organizes a number of tourist events and excursions and takes care of marking hiking trails and paths. In 2008, a new tourist marked route (yellow) was marked, which passes from Großschönau and continues on the Czech territory in Varnsdorf via Špičák and Hrádek and further to Germany (Seifhennersdorf). A shaped branch branches off at both peaks. An information map was installed at the crossing to Großschönau.
The connection of well-maintained tourist routes on the Czech side with the German (Saxon) ones was made after 1989. Interesting marked paths include routes from Jedlová via Zlatý vrch and Studenec, from Chřibská or Rybniště to Česká kamenice, from Dolní Podluží via Klíč, from Svor via kytlice to Polevsko or ascent to Luž from Dolní Světlá.
Tolštejn estate
For those who prefer to walk in the mountains and forests alone, we recommend the tourist map of the Tolštejn estate, according to which you can discover interesting places of this microregion, but also collect original stamps and glass Tolštejn tailors or a map from the KCT edition of Bohemian Switzerland in the so-called "Wander Passport". , according to which you can get to know the whole local region.
Tolstejn is a former castle that played an important role in the northern border of the Czech Kingdom in the Middle Ages. Today it is a ruin, from where visitors offer wonderful views of the surroundings. The mentioned microregion forms a union of Tolštejn municipalities (Dolní Podluží, Doubice, Horní Podluží, Chřibská, Jiřetín pod Jedlovou, Krásní Lípa, Rybniště, Varnsdorf). The figurine of the microregion is the robber Vilda, in the footsteps of which you can follow. The whole game is intended primarily for children, as it can connect hiking trips, exploring the surroundings and history with the natural need for adventure, suspense and games.
The dominant feature of the Tolštejn estate is, in addition to the above-mentioned ruins of the medieval castle Tolštejn, a small town Jiřetín pod Jedlová. It is the largest and best equipped winter sports center in the Lusatian Mountains. Of interest of paramount importance is Křížová hora - a granite hill with a chapel and the Stations of the Cross, which consists of 11 Rococo niche chapels with stone reliefs. There is also a hill nearby Jedlová.
Bohemian Switzerland National Park and the Elbe Sandstone Protected Landscape Area
The area of sandstone rocks and rock towns around Děčín Hřensko, called Bohemian Switzerland, was only recently, in 2000, declared the fourth national park in the Czech Republic. The territory of this NP, together with PLA Labské pískovce, has been sought after by tourists for a long time, it is accessible to tourists through a traditional network of marked paths and 3 nature trails. The most famous places include:
- National natural monument Pravčice Gate (unique rock bridge), recently declared the biggest natural wonder of the Czech Republic
- The quiet and wild gorge of the river Kamenice (rowboat ride from Hřensko)
- Jetřichovice rocks, the most famous include:
- Mary's Rock
- Vilemina's wall
- Rudolf's stone
- Rock castles Šaunštejn, Falkenštejn, Brtnický and Kyjovský skalní hrádek
- Kyjovské valley with the gorge of the river Křinice and the valley of the Brtnický stream
Cruises on the Elbe from Děčín to Hřensko and across the border to Bad Schandau are also popular.
The seat of the Administration of the Czech Switzerland National Park is the city Beautiful Lipa. The local museum has a permanent exhibition of tourism, glassmaking and the history of the city. An interesting tourist place is the nearby hill Vlčí hora (580 meters above sea level) with a lookout tower. The Kögler Nature Trail is also nearby.
Important centers of recreation in the region are Hřensko, Jetřichovice, Rynartice, Chřibská and Doubice.
Other natural attractions around Varnsdorf
In addition to the above-mentioned main tourist areas around Varnsdorf, there are also other interesting places to see, such as:
- Kryštofovo údolí with a viaduct and an unusually well-preserved character of the original folk architecture
- The sources of the rivers Mandava and Křinice
- Maple gate in Šluknov
- Vápenka Nature Reserve with the occurrence of Jurassic limestone
- Nature reserve Rybník Světlík with a former windmill
- Marschner Meadow Nature Reserve
- Kytlice - a recreational village with weekend cottages by famous Czech actors
Bike routes / Bike trips
Varnsdorf is an excellent starting point for cycling trips of various lengths and difficulty.
Backbone route and routes in the immediate vicinity of the border with Germany:
A marked backbone cycle route from Großschönau to Seifhennersdorf leads through the town, not far from the guest house. In Großschönau, this route is disconnected from the so-called Krakonoš Trail. This route would form the basis of the planned trail "K pramenům Mandavy" and should continue further to Rumburk and Dolní Křečany.
In Seifhennersdorf you can also use the so-called Karask cycle path (Karasek Radweg), leading from there to Leutersdorf, where you can follow in the footsteps of the Czech robber Johannes Karášek (approx. 21 km). We recommend a visit to the Karásk Museum.
We also recommend the route from Varnsdorf to Dolní Podluží, Jiřetín pod Jedlovou, Tolštejn, Horní Světlou, Krompach, Kurort Jonsdorf, Waltersdorf and back to Dolní Podluží and Varnsdorf.
Swimming and summer sports
The surroundings of the Dvůr Pohody guest house offer many opportunities for a pleasant summer while swimming and various sports.
Bathing
Aquapark Babylon in Liberec
- Indoor area in the style of an ancient spa, 3 connected halls with pools and a number of water attractions such as the Wild River, 4 water slides, adrenaline attraction spacebowl, slides, steam baths, whirlpools, saunas, solariums, children's paddling pools, geysers, bars and snacks.
Swimming pool Liberec
- Indoor 50-meter pool with parameters for competitive swimming, with a diving tower and 2 water slides.
Golf
For those who cannot miss a golf program during their holiday, there are several golf courses within a reasonable distance from the guest house. Here are 3 important ones:
Golf Malevil, Heřmanice in Podještědí
- Royal Golf Club malevil is a golf course in the Lusatian Mountains with 18 holes, driving range, putting green, courses for beginners and advanced players. The playground is part of the malevil ranch with a wide range of outdoor activities - rope center, quad bikes, paintball, tennis, squash, bowling, horseback riding, etc.
Golf Club Genoa
- There is a 9-hole golf course.
Golf Club Ještěd in Rozstání
Sports facilities
Sportlife sports complex in Rumburk
There is a multi-purpose indoor sports hall (handball, floorball, badminton, tennis, indoor soccer, tennis, volleyball and football), bowling and squash. You can play table tennis, beach volleyball, tennis, pétanque, there is a playground and a swimming pool.
Other localities
From the point of view of sports facilities, Jiřetín pod Jedlovou is of supraregional importance, where there is minigolf, volleyball and a universal playground with an artificial surface.
Other municipalities in the Tolštejn estate region offer the following sports facilities:
- Dolní Podluží - athletic track, minigolf, volleyball, universal playground with an artificial surface
- Horní Podluží - table tennis, football field
- Chřibská - climbing wall, multi-purpose playground with an athletic track
- Krásná Lípa - indoor tennis hall, table tennis hall
Possibilities of sports directly in Varnsdorf
Varnsdorf is the regional center of the Lusatian Mountains and also the largest town in the Tolštejn estate, which is reflected in the wide range of sports and facilities. The main ones are:
- Sports hall with public multipurpose playground (small and large hall)
- Football and athletics stadium in Kotlina with grass and artificial playing area
- Ice rink
- Indoor swimming pool (25 meters)
- Tennis courts - 6 courts and a training wall, Sportovců Street
- Skateboard playground in Lidická Street
- Gym in Národní street 1082
You can also find public beaches, especially suitable for children, a grass field behind the hospital or volleyball courts in Nemocniční Street.
Adrenaline experiences
In addition to hiking, biking and the above winter sports, there are a number of opportunities for you in the Lusatian Mountains and its surroundings (Bohemian Switzerland, Elbe Sandstones, the German border) to practice other sports and activities, often with a good dose of adrenaline!
In-line skating
- In the foothills of the Lusatian Mountains, the asphalt surfaces of several roads have improved. Their asphalt is so smooth that you can ride them well on roller skates or roller skis.
Dolní Světlá - Jedlová - Varnsdorf
- One section leads from Varnsdorf to Dolní Světlá, the other section is from Horní Světlá to Jedlová. Each section measures less than 10 km.
Bobsled
In Oberoderwitz, Germany, there is a bobsled track - Rodelpark
Rock climbing
The Lusatian Mountains are interesting for climbers mainly from the German side of the border, where dozens of towers made of more or less solid sandstone await them. However, the Czech side is also quite a nice climbing area for connoisseurs, although less known than some other famous localities in the Bohemian Paradise, Bohemian Switzerland or Adršpach.
Significant are Obrvégry (Horní skály), Krkavčí skály, Vajoletky, Milštejn, Havran and Skály u Sloupu. Others are eg:
- Imperial Valley at the Lower Saddle
- Pilgrim and Trident at the Upper Saddle
- Matušova skála near Křižany
- Cup Key
- The valley of the White Creek on the border with Germany
- Northern owl tower
- Wild tower
- Pop's rock
- Czech gate
Light and beautiful climbing under the Luže
There are 3 easy paths to the top = 3 lonely sandstone rocks. These are the 3 dominants of the Lusatian Mountains! This is also a proposal for a beautiful climbing day associated with cycling! It is about:
- Cross Tower (accessible from the direction of Trávník / Cvikov)
- Falkenstein
- Falconer
The best access to Falkenstein and Sokolík is from the free car park at the upper end of Dolní Světlá to the border barrier.
Elbe sandstones and Jetřichovice rocks
A special chapter is climbing in the Elbe Sandstone Protected Landscape Area and Jetřichovice Rocks - various outdoor adventure programs, such as mountaineering, rappelling on rocks and artificial walls, other adrenaline experiences
Climbing on the German side of the border with the Czech Republic
Excellent conditions for climbing are in Oybin (Ojvín) and in Jonsdorf. In Oybin there are rocks on the hill Töpfer - Gratzer Höhle (Hradec Cave) and Gratzer Stein (Hradec Stones).
In Jonsdorf there is a rock tower Nonnenfelsen (Nun).
Ice climbing
The Lusatian mountains are an important area for ice climbing. In the German part, climbing on ice falls is forbidden due to the brittle sandstone, in our country it is not yet particularly restricted by nature conservationists. Ice climbing locations are:
- old quarry at Ortel
- former quarry Kytlice
Warning: Climbing has been banned at Klíč since 2006!
Rafting and canoeing
Within reasonable reach, on the Elbe, you can even go rafting! You will sail through the Elbe canyon beyond the borders of Germany. The passage is a wild gorge to the historically oldest viewpoint of Bohemian Switzerland. It is possible to sail on a raft (boat) for 8 people on the route Děčín - state border. It is usually an all-day program.
You can also raft on the German side of the border with Poland on the Nisa.
Boating programs (canoes) can also be run on the Jizera, Ploučnice and Smědá
Speleology (discovery of caves)
You can go with several professional instructors to several caves in Bohemian Switzerland. The program for people older than 10 years lasts 5 - 6 hours of active movement underground. You can rent the necessary equipment, you also need your own quality shoes and food!
Rope centers
- Adrenalin Park Janská - the largest rope center in Europe, 140 m long cable car, where you drive at speeds of up to 50 km / h
- Rope park Sloup in Bohemia
Horseback riding
There are several horse farms in the area with the possibility of horseback riding. Contacts at the reception.
Downhill and cross-country skiing
Varnsdorf located in the Lusatian Mountains offers a wide range of winter sports and fun. Although the Lusatian Mountains belong more to the lower mountains, with smaller winter sports centers, it is still possible to run both downhill and cross-country skiing with unique experiences.
1. Ski resort Jedlová
It is located in the cadastre of the village Jiřetín pod Jedlovou at the northern foot of this western part of the Lusatian Mountains between Jedlová, at the top of which there is a lookout tower with a restaurant and the ruins of Tolštejn, where there is a stylish restaurant. Arrival to the complex is from the Slovan Hotel in Jiřetín pod Jedlovou by car. There is a guarded parking lot nearby (free of charge), from where a ski bus goes to the ski slope (price 20 CZK / adult).
The Jedlová ski area is the largest in the Lusatian Mountains. There are 2 lifts in operation, both with an hourly capacity of 1200 people, which connect to the groomed downhill runs with a total length of 5 km - downhill track Jedlová and Mezičky.
Ski lift to Jedlová (1200 m) - 2 red slopes with a length of 1000 m and 2500 m.
Mezicky lift (700 m) - 1 red piste and 2 wide blue pistes (length 1500 m, more driving variants)
2. Ski resort Horní Podluží
The complex is located between the villages of Jiřetín pod Jedlovou and Horní Podluží, next to the Varnsdorf - Děčín road, approx. 1,5 km from Jiřetín Square. The bus stop is 50 m from the lift, train station approx. 400 meters. Parking for cars is right next to the lift by the road. There is a restaurant by the lift, open all day from 10:00 until late at night, and outdoor refreshments are available at the restaurant.
The village operates here illuminated ski area with 2 lifts (Poma) in the length of 550 meters. For the ski school there is a 115 m long tow rope for children and a small 150 m long ski lift. The area is also designed for snowboarders (bumps, jumps on obstacles, etc.). The slopes are groomed with their own snowmobile, in case of lack of snow, the snow is secured with 3 snow cannons and one snow column.
- Main piste (blue) - length 550m, elevation 130 m
- Snowboard slope
Skiing in the Horní Podluží Ski Area is possible until late in the evening under artificial lighting.
Skiing here is suitable for intermediate and less experienced skiers, you can learn to ski at the ski school.
3. Ski resort and Snowpark Luž
The ski resort is located at the southeastern foot of the highest mountain in the Lusatian Mountains - Luži (793 m above sea level), in the part of the village of Horní Světlá - Myslivny. Part of the area is a large parking lot with a capacity for about 300 vehicles.
The ski resort offers 2 ski lifts and downhill runs:
- U Pitkina lift - ideal for schools and beginners, piste length 650 m, elevation gain 92 m
- Ski lift at thirteen - more demanding slope in the forest for advanced skiers., Piste length 550 m, elevation gain 100 m
Both slopes have lighting for night skiing.
For snowboarders there is a Snowpark with 3 jumps, 7 railings. Snowpark is 450 m long, elevation 50 m.
Refreshments are at the U Pitkina lift, the complex has its own snowmobile.
4. Ski resort Polevsko
The ski resort is located in the valley between Polevský vrch and Medvědí vrch (663 m above sea level) near the village of Polevsko. It is close to the towns of Nový Bor and Česká Lípa. A POMA type lift (400 m long) is operated. The area has 2 slopes (racing - 400 m) and hiking (450 m). Both slopes are fully lit from 16 pm. There is also a small ski lift for children.
5. Ski resort Ještěd
In the Czech territory, you can also look for other downhill skiing options, for example in Liberec na Ještědu, where the ski area was reconstructed before the 2009 World Championships in classic skiing. Here, however, you have to reckon with a longer travel time from the pension to the area than in the case of resorts in the Lusatian Mountains.
6. Ski lifts in Germany
Downhill skiing can also be practiced in winter resorts on the German side of the Lusatian Mountains.
Waltersdorf ski resort
It is located in the border area of the Lusatian Mountains, near Zittau. In the area there is a ski school, ski and toboggan equipment rentals. There are a total of 9 downhill runs from 110 m (for beginners) to 750 m. The area has a chair lift and lifts (anchor).
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
The Lusatian Mountains are interwoven with a number of attractive cross-country skiing trails.
Jedlová cross-country skiing area
Cross-country trails offer a wonderful experience in the beautiful nature of the Lusatian Mountains. The total length of the groomed and marked tracks is 5 km, for skating there is a cross-country ski area in the length of 700 m.
Jedlová is a popular place for lovers of white footprints. It is preparing, in cooperation with the union of Tolštejn municipalities, their modernization, marking and regular modifications. In the future, it is planned to connect the area with the running area in Jonsdorf, Germany, which would make the area even more sought after by lovers of the white trail.
Polevsko cross-country skiing area
In Novoborsko, around the villages of Polevsko, Kytlice, Svor, Prácheň, Kamenický Šenov and Prysk, in winter, at an altitude of 500 - 600 m above sea level, there are machine-modified cross-country skiing trails with a length of 3, 5, 9 and 10 km (a total of 5 circuits ). The area offers mostly narrow cross-country trails for the classic style, under suitable snow conditions, a four-kilometer skating circuit is also modified. With good visibility you can see the Jizera Mountains, Ještěd, Bezděz, Ralsko, Klíč, Jedlová, Děčínský Sněžník and other hills of the Lusatian Mountains and Bohemian Switzerland. The Lužická třicítka is held in the complex in January, when 3 ten-kilometer circuits run.
Vestec
- Other possibilities for cross-country skiing are in the Jizera Mountains, the closest is the perfectly maintained area in Liberec-Vestec pod Ještědem, where the World Championships in classic skiing took place in 2009.
Zittau Mountains (Upper Lusatia - Saxony)
- In the Zittau Mountains on the German side is approx. 40 km of well-groomed trails for cross-country skiing. They lead at an altitude of 500 - 650 m above sea level
Backbone route ("black gate") - suitable for classic style:
Waltersdorf - Lückendorf | 19 km |
Local routes:
Around Weberau / Waltersdorf | 1,9 km |
Luz - Waltersdorf | 2,0 km |
Weicher Weg - Waltersdorf | 2,5 km |
Around Plešivec, Jonsdorf | 5,0 km |
Jonsberg, Jonsdorf, Rybin | 4,5 km |
Sommerberg Lückendorf | 2,7 km |
View of Ještěd, Lückendorf | 3,5 km |
S sledding
- The surroundings of Jedlová are also widely used by sledders. Tobogganing is also possible in the German resorts of Waltersdorf (toboggan rental), Oybin and Jonsdorf.
SKATING
- Directly in Varnsdorf there is a winter stadium with the possibility of skating for the public. The covered Sparkassen-Arena is open to the public in Jonsdorf, Germany.