The Legacy of Jára Cimrman in the Jizera Mountains

A Trip Tip from IDOL: In Search of a Czech Genius and Far-Reaching Views

Are you planning a trip to picturesque Příchovice near Kořenov? Be sure to visit the U Čápa complex. It’s not only home to the Jára Cimrman Museum, but also a great base for further explorations of the surrounding area. You can get there comfortably and affordably using the Liberec Region’s Integrated Public Transportation System.

How to Get to the U Čápa Complex (Kořenov, Příchovice)

Thanks to the integrated fare system, you have several convenient options to choose from:

By bus: Take the direct long-distance route 900: Rokytnice nad Jizerou – Harrachov – Tanvald – Jablonec nad Nisou – Prague. This route takes you from Prague all the way to Kořenov without having to transfer. From the bus stop in Kořenov, it’s a pleasant walk of approximately 2.3 km to the resort.

By Train The L1 railway line ( Liberec – Harrachov – Szklarska Poręba Górna) provides a direct connection from Liberec and Jablonec nad Nisou to Tanvald and Kořenov.

For travelers from other regions,the connecting L31line (Tanvald – Železný Brod)is important, as it provides a connection to the main Liberec–Pardubice line, significantly expanding travel options.

U Čápa Resort: A Place for the Whole Family

The complex is an ideal destination for a full-day visit or a short stopover in this enchanting region on the border of the Jizera Mountains and the Giant Mountains.

The Jára Cimrman Museum and Lighthouse

• Jára Cimrman Museum: The first official museum dedicated to this Czech genius and adventurer opened on the grounds in 2013. Here you can view his unique personal effects and authentic memorabilia.
• Jára Cimrman’s Lighthouse: This wooden observation tower, erected in 2013, symbolizes Cimrman’s boundless vision and offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.

Štěpánka Lookout Tower (958 m above sea level) Not far from the complex, atop Hvězda Hill, stands the stone Neo-Gothic Štěpánka Lookout Tower. It offers one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the Krkonoše Mountains, the Jizera Mountains, Zvičina Hill, Bezděz Castle, Ralsko, and the Lusatian Mountains.

Winter Activities During the winter season, the area transforms into a ski resort with five downhill runs and a children’s slope. A ski school operates here, and the resort is connected to groomed cross-country trails.