Jizerska 50

Jizerská 50

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Sports & AdventureBedřichov/Jizera Mountains
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
DurationWinterEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceFew major international ski races carry as
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: CZK
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Jizerska 50 in Bedřichov/Jizera Mountains

Jizerska 50 began in January 1968 with fifty-two competitors racing between Bedrichov and Korenov, organised as fitness training for mountaineers, and has run as the Peru Expedition Memorial since 1972, commemorating fifteen Czechoslovak climbers killed in a 1970 Huascaran avalanche, several of whom had raced Jizerska months earlier. Now part of the international Worldloppet series since 2000, it is billed as the Czech Republic's greatest cross-country ski race.

Jizerska 50 began in January 1968, when fifty-two competitors from the ski club of Liberec took part in a race through the Jizera Mountains between Bedrichov and Korenov and back, organised as a fitness test for mountaineers from the TJ Lokomotiva Liberec club preparing for serious high-altitude expeditions.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few major international ski races carry as specific and sombre a memorial purpose as Jizerska 50: held annually since 1972 as the Peru Expedition Memorial, it commemorates fifteen named Czechoslovak climbers killed by a 1970 earthquake-triggered avalanche on Huascaran, several of whom had themselves competed in the race only months before their deaths

02

The mystery stays covered

Growth from fifty-two competitors in 1968 to almost seven thousand by 1978 reflects an unusually steep rise for a winter endurance sport in a country without a long prior cross-country skiing race tradition at that scale

03

The city starts moving

Joining the Worldloppet series in 2000 placed it among a small, globally recognised circuit of the world's major long-distance cross-country ski races, a status distinct from being merely the largest national race

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The race is held annually as the Peru Expedition Memorial

Water and renewal

Living ritual

commemorating fifteen Czechoslovak climbers killed in a 1970 avalanche in Peru

The sacred route

Living ritual

several of whom had competed in the race shortly before their deaths

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

For Jizerska 50, plan transport around the exact Bedřichov/Jizera Mountains venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Full cold-weather cross-country ski kit is essential given the exposed mountain terrain and January conditions; layered, moisture-wicking clothing suits the sustained physical effort over a...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Jizerska 50, stay near the part of Bedřichov/Jizera Mountains you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

CZK

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map50.09 N, 14.42 EOpen in Google Maps

Bedřichov/Jizera Mountains, Liberec Region, Czechia

Nearest airportPED — Pardubice
TransportFor Jizerska 50, plan transport around the exact Bedřichov/Jizera Mountains venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Jizerska 50, stay near the part of Bedřichov/Jizera Mountains you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Jizerska 50?

Jizerska 50 is listed for February · Winter. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Jizerska 50 take place?

The festival is listed in Bedřichov/Jizera Mountains, Czechia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Winter is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Bedřichov/Jizera Mountains, Liberec Region, Czechia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLjiz50.cz
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
Source statusOfficial source linked
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