Jítravské Saddle, also known as Na Větrníku, is a quiet mountain pass tucked into the Lusatian Mountains landscape near Liberec. Sitting at 424 m above sea level, it marks the boundary between the Ještěd Nature Park and the Lusatian Mountains Protected Landscape Area, making it a notable spot for anyone tracing the natural borders of this region.

The surrounding terrain is gentle and forested, part of the Ještěd-Kozákov Ridge and its Kryštofovy hřbety area, where the Vápenný hřbet divides into the Havranský and Vysocký ridges. It's not a dramatic viewpoint, but rather a peaceful transit point along the trails, with a distinctly woodland character. In autumn the surrounding forests turn golden, while winter brings a calm, hushed atmosphere far from the busier tourist routes.

How to get there

• From the village of Jítrava - red trail markers, following the road before turning east up the slope of Jítravský vrch and continuing southeast; easy difficulty

Practical information

• A busy four-lane road, the I/13 Liberec-Nový Bor highway, crosses the saddle. It was rerouted to its current course in the second half of the 1980s, so hikers should take care when crossing

An interesting detail is that the saddle straddles the border of two protected areas, a rare feature that makes it a small but meaningful landmark for nature and geography enthusiasts.