Černá hora Lookout Tower (Panorama)
Rozhledna Panorama na Černé hoře
Fee required
Discover stunning panoramic views of the Krkonoše mountains and beyond from this unique observation tower, built atop a former cable car pillar.

📜 A 21-meter-high steel observation tower, built atop a former cable car pillar, offering panoramic views.
🔍 Opened on January 1, 1998, this unique tower stands at an altitude of 1289 meters above sea level.

Why Go

⛰️ Enjoy magnificent 360° vistas of Krkonoše, Sněžka, Jeseníky, Orlické hory, Český ráj, and Polish countryside.
🚠 Easily accessible by the Černohorský Express cable car, located just 100m from its upper station.
❄️ Stairs are adapted for winter footwear, making it suitable for skiers, and free binoculars are available.
📺 See the panoramic camera that streams weather updates to ČT2 daily.

Why Avoid

🚶‍♀️ Requires climbing 106 stairs to reach the viewing platform.

Cost

💰 Entry fee is 35 CZK.

Getting There

📍 Located about 100m from the upper station of the current cable car, towards the Anděl ski lift.
🚠 Take the Černohorský Express cable car from Janské Lázně.
🚶‍♀️ Hiking options: 5.5 km from Janské Lázně, 8.3 km from Velká Úpa, or 5.5 km from Pec pod Sněžkou.

Hours

🗓️ Open year-round.
☀️ During July and August, open daily from 10:15 to 16:00.
🍂 From September to June, open weekdays from 12:00 to 16:00, and weekends from 10:00 to 16:00.
⚠️ Opening is subject to favorable weather conditions.

Parking

🅿️ Parking is available at the lower cable car station.

Managed By

🤝 Operated by the Janské Lázně Information Centre.