Jizera River
Jizera
Water
The Jizera River, one of the cleanest in the Czech Republic, connects the Jizera Mountains, Krkonoše, and Bohemian Paradise, offering diverse experiences from extreme whitewater rafting to serene family paddling, complemented by the scenic Greenway Jizera cycling and hiking route.

📜 Diverse river, one of the cleanest in Czech Republic, connecting Jizera Mountains, Krkonoše, and Bohemian Paradise.
🔍 Offers everything from challenging whitewater to calm family paddling, complemented by the scenic Greenway Jizera cycling route.

Why Go

🌊 Experience thrilling whitewater rafting or serene paddling sections
🎣 Popular for fishing brown trout and grayling in its clean waters
🏊‍♀️ Enjoy swimming in colder, pristine river sections
🚴‍♀️ Explore the scenic Greenway Jizera cycling and hiking route

Why Avoid

⚠️ Upper course (WW VI) is lethally dangerous for tourist paddlers
🚧 Lower sections have notable impassable weirs
💧 Water levels can fluctuate, affecting navigability

Tips

💡 Check water levels before paddling, especially for specific sections
🚂 Accessible by train, some services offer bike transport
🛶 Rentals for boats, bikes, scooters, and inline skates available along the route

Cost

💰 Free to access the river.

🅿️ Parking

📍 Entry and exit points (e.g., Horní Sytová, Spálov, Dolánky) offer parking.