The Izera Mountains are a part of the Western Sudetes
and are situated on the border between Poland and the Czech Republic. Their
highest peak is Wysoka Kopa, which measures 1127m. The most popular cities
situated in these mountains are Świeradów-Zdrój, Szklarska Poręba, Jakuszyce in
Poland and Nové Město pod Smrkem, Frýdlant, Liberec in the Czech Republic. The Izera
Mountains are rich in mineral resources (e.g. quartz, cobalt) and mineral
water. The Izera Meadow (known also as the Izera Mountain Pasture) is known as the Polish
cold pole. The Izera Mountains are a quite popular touristic
destination both in winter (for downhill skiing and cross-country skiing lovers)
and in summer (cycling and hiking fans and people who want to have some rest or
visit a health resort).
source: wikipedia.org
