Ještěd for hikers, cyclists and motorists
To get to the pick (1012 m a.s.l.) you can go on foot, take a ride by a cable car or use your own transport. A scenic and smooth road leads all the way up to the hotel and a paid parking for cars and motorcycles next to it. You can also leave your vehicle at a larger car park located below. Sometimes it is even necessary. Just like it happened to us, when we arrived at the day of concert organized at the hotel’s square. The last section of the road was closed. However, the walk from the lower parking on the spiral path is also a nice idea. It gives you more time to enjoy the panorama.
Hotel Ještěd – building of the XXth century
Hotel seen from all over the Liberec catches the eye with its remarkable architecture and attracts like a magnet. Designed by K. Hubacek, the building not only got to the hearts of Bohemians, but it also found a recognition around the world and won the prestigious Perret’s award, kind of an architectural Oscar. It is one of many awards given to Ještěd hyperboloid, which for Liberec and the whole region has become a unique symbol and centerpiece.
View of the four sides of the world
From the top you can see a beautiful panorama of the Liberec and the surrounding Eagle, Giant, Jizera and Lusatian Mountains. If you are lucky with the weather and clear sky, you can even notice Prague.
Martian comer
At the top you will meet a “Little Martian”, who sits and cries because he got lost.
Ještěd curiosities
- Shortly after finishing the construction, the building was nearly destroyed by a strong wind. The designers had to install an extra weight for vibration damping, weighing 600 kg.
- At night the building is illuminated thanks to funds gathered by Liberec citizens, schools, local businesses and other boroughs. They totally collected 750 000 CZK.
- In the last century, there were some unusual competitions of “stówkarze” (“hundred-ish”) organized on Ještěd. They were about making the biggest number of climbs to the summit. The record belongs to the two ladies: Frieda Mandelik and Lilly Flasak, who gained the top in total 5 130 and 4 881 times respectively. Lilly also broke record of the year by reaching the top 652 times. Apparently, the Alpine Society of Jested and the Jizera Mountains (Towarzystwo Górskie Ještĕdu i Gór Izerskich) renew this contest and it lasts to this day.
How to get to Ještĕd
When traveling from Wroclaw, direct to Jelenia Gora. Then go toward Szklarska Poręba and further to the Czech-Polish border in Jakuszyce. In the Czech Republic take road no. 10 and then no. 14, directing to Liberec. When driving the nice, scenic, Czech roads, you will suddenly notice emerging Ještěd. In Liberec just follow the signs that lead straight to this characteristic pick through Tetřeví sedlo pass (770 m a.s.l.).
On the way, in the town Jablonec nad Nisou, there is an outdoor swimming pool, which can bring you quite a lot of joy and a nice refreshment during hot day. You can also enjoy the beach with volleyball and basketball courts or rent some water sports equipment.
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Jerard
Cool place, love the misty landscapes photos! How much is for a room in this hotel?
Joki
Hello Jerard,
here you have pricelist – http://jested.cz/en/accommodation/pricelist