Končiny: Hiking and views at Stráž

For your stay in Končiny, the trails at Stráž provide specific points of reference: the routes described range from a round trip of just under two kilometres to a viewpoint to an 11-kilometre hiking and cycling tour. There is also the marked ascent from Jablonec nad Jizerou to Končiny. When planning, therefore, it is not just the distance that matters, but also whether it refers to an ascent, the route to the viewpoint and back, or a circular tour.

Hiking trails and distances

The 11-kilometre hiking and cycling tour goes via Jablonec nad Jizerou, Končiny, Mount Stráž and Zimní strana before returning to Jablonec nad Jizerou. It is described as a circular tour and links the named places in this order. The route is designated for both hiking and cycling. For choosing a route, the return to Jablonec is a clear distinction from the marked trail to Končiny, which is described as an ascent.

The marked ascent from Jablonec nad Jizerou follows the red hiking trail uphill for about 2 kilometres to Končiny. This figure describes the ascent to the village, not the length of the circular tour. This is different from the round trip of just under 2 kilometres to the viewpoint on Stráž and back. The similar distances therefore refer to different destinations and types of route. When choosing an outing, you can first distinguish between the circular tour, the ascent to Končiny, and the round trip to the viewpoint; then you can sensibly factor the relevant distance into your day’s plans.

Stráž and views of the mountains

Stráž is a rocky outcrop at 778 metres above sea level. In favourable weather, it offers views of the Jizera Mountains, Paseky and Rokytnice nad Jizerou, as well as Lysá hora (1,344 m), Kotel (1,455 m) and Zlaté návrší (1,411 m). The view thus takes in named places and peaks for which elevations are also given. Whether these destinations are visible depends on favourable weather. So plan for the panorama as a possibility, not as something guaranteed at all times.

Hlídka na Stráži: views and design

The Hlídka na Stráži viewpoint area includes four viewpoints and lightweight wooden and steel structures. The four points symbolise the four cartridges in the coat of arms of Rokytnice. The design thus draws on a specific motif from the coat of arms, rather than focusing on the views alone. The viewpoints are part of a forest park with shaded seating. As well as places to take in the views, you will also find seats in the shade here.

A historic landmark along the way

For orientation along the route, the Berghotel Stráž is about 1 kilometre beyond the trail junction. It was built in 1933 by Vinohradský Sokol. This gives you two specific points of reference for the tour in one place: its location beyond the trail junction and the year the building was constructed. The hotel’s name and history thus add a historical reference to the route.

Discover more destinations: Stepanovice, Peřimov, Syřenov, Bukovina U Turnova, Košov, Bozkov, Bítouchov, Paseky Nad Jizerou.

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