Císařský kámen Lookout Tower
Rozhledna Císařský kámen
A modern steel and wood lookout tower offering panoramic views of the Ještěd Ridge, Jizerské Mountains, and Český ráj, freely accessible year-round.

📜 A modern steel and wood lookout tower offering panoramic views in the Liberec region.
🔍 Commemorates Emperor Joseph II's visits and provides breathtaking vistas of surrounding mountain ranges.

Why Go

🔭 Enjoy stunning 360-degree views of Ještěd Ridge, Jizerské Mountains, Krkonoše, Český ráj, Liberec, and Jablonec nad Nisou, aided by orientation tables.
🚶‍♀️ Explore the historical site, marked by a granite block commemorating Emperor Joseph II's visits during the Bavarian War succession.
🏗️ Admire the 23-meter-high modern steel-core, wooden-clad tower, designed by architect Miloš Munzar, featuring 112 steps to the viewing platform.
🐾 Bring your furry friends – this lookout is dog-friendly!
🌳 Freely accessible year-round via marked hiking trails.

Cost

💰 Entry to the lookout tower is completely free.

Hours

⏰ The lookout tower is open 24/7, year-round.

Food

🍔 A seasonal buffet, "Bufet Milíře," is located approximately 500 meters from the lookout towards Rádlo.
🚴‍♀️ It offers refreshments, a children's corner, and a pumptrack, popular especially with cyclists.

Getting There & Parking

🅿️ Parking is available in the hamlet of Milíře, from where you can follow the green marked tourist trail for about 600m to the tower.
🚶‍♀️ Various marked hiking trails lead to the tower, including green trails from Rochlice (6 km) and Jeřmanice (3 km), red trails from Rádlo (2 km) and Proseč nad Nisou (3.5 km), and a yellow trail from Vratislavice nad Nisou (4.5 km).

Visit Duration

⏱️ Plan for a visit duration of approximately 2 hours to fully enjoy the views and surroundings.

Managed By

🏛️ The lookout tower is owned and managed by the municipal district of Vratislavice nad Nisou.