Bára Lookout Tower near Chrudim
Rozhledna Bára
Cafe
Parking available
Unique wooden lookout tower near Chrudim, Czech Republic, featuring a distinctive triangular pyramid design and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

📜 Unique wooden lookout tower near Chrudim, rebuilt in 2008-2009 after a storm, designed by Martin Rajniš.
🔍 Features a distinctive triangular pyramid design, 25.7m high, with a 17m viewing platform (78 steps).

Why Go

🌲 Admire unique architecture by Martin Rajniš.
🏞️ Enjoy panoramic views of mountains and Elbe lowlands.
💪 Engineered to withstand strong winds up to 200 km/h.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Nearby forest gym, playground, fireplace, and hiking trails.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Tower sways, unsafe to climb in strong winds.
♿ Not wheelchair accessible.
🐕 No animals allowed on the tower.
👥 Max 8 visitors on tower at once.

Tips

🌅 Best views at sunrise.
🅿️ Parking 500m walk away (e.g., Podhůra).
🏰 Combine with a visit to Kočičí hrádek miniature castle.

Cost

💰 Free entry.

Hours

🕒 April-October, hours vary. May & October: Weekends 10:00-17:00. June-September: Daily 10:00-18:00. Closed November-March.

Getting There

🅿️ Park at Parking Podhůra or former Kometa restaurant, approx. 500m walk.

Toilets

🚻 Available in kiosk building when open.

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