Chlum Lookout Tower
Rozhledna na Chlumu
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Discover Chlum Lookout Tower, a historic 25-meter observation tower near Plzeň, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city, mountains, and surrounding woodlands.

📜 A historic lookout tower, protected heritage monument since 2001.
🔍 Standing 24.8 meters tall with a viewing platform at 21.8 meters, reached by 121 stone steps.

Why Go

🏞️ Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Plzeň, Brdy, Český les, Šumava, and mountain peaks like Čerchov and Přimda.
🚶‍♀️ Ideal for hiking and sightseeing in peaceful woodlands, accessible via KČT marked tourist trails and cycling paths.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly and suitable for dog owners.
💡 Discover its past as a navigation beacon for early aviation, which led to electricity and a road being built to the summit.
🍦 Small refreshment stand available.
🎉 Cultural events sometimes held here.

Why Avoid

⚠️ 121 stone steps to the top might be challenging for some visitors.

Cost

🎟️ Entry is ticketed: 25 Kč.
👶 Children under 6 enter for free.

Getting There

🚶‍♀️ Accessible via KČT marked tourist trails from various points.
🚌 From Doubravka (Zábělská street trolleybus stop): 1.5 km walk.
🚶‍♀️ From Bílá Hora: 3 km walk.
🚶‍♀️ From Košutka (around Bolevec ponds): 6 km walk.
🚌 From Újezd and Bukovec bus stops: approximately 1 km walk.

🅿️ Parking

Parking available in Zábělská street (approx. 900m walk) or Na Klínu street (approx. 500m walk).

Managed By

🤝 Operated by Lukáš Vostracký since spring 2023.

Checklist

👟 Comfortable shoes for walking and climbing steps.
🐕 Dogs are welcome.