📜 Stone observation tower near Cheb, replacing a wooden structure from 1891 and named after German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck. Opened in 1909, it stands 18 meters high with 72 steps to the viewing platform. # Why Go 🏞️ Panoramic views of Cheb Basin, Slavkovský les, Smrčiny, Krušné hory, and Český les. 🚶‍♀️ Popular for hikers and cyclists, surrounded by pleasant forest, with renovated picnic areas and fire pits. # Cost 💰 Varies, check locally for current entrance fees. # Hours 🕒 Seasonal, typically April to October, daily 9:00-18:00. Outside season by arrangement with Cheb tourist info.