Frýdlantská výšina Lookout Tower
Rozhledna Frýdlantská výšina
Fee required
Parking available
A 21-meter-high brick and stone lookout tower on a basalt hill above Frýdlant, built in 1907, replacing an earlier wooden structure from 1890. It offers views of Frýdlant Castle, Jizera and Lusatian Mountains, Ještěd, Smrk, and parts of Poland, though views are partially obstructed by trees.

📜 Historic 21-meter-high brick and stone lookout tower on a basalt hill above Frýdlant, built in 1907.
🔍 Replaced an earlier wooden structure from 1890 and served as an air navigation beacon until 1979, reopened in 1982.

Why Go

⛰️ Panoramic views of Frýdlant Castle, Jizera, and Lusatian Mountains, Ještěd, Smrk, and parts of Poland.
🚶‍♀️ Accessible via hiking and cycling routes.
📸 Photography is allowed.

Why Avoid

♿ Not wheelchair accessible.
🌲 Views are partially obstructed by surrounding trees.
⚠️ Requires a 0.5 km walk from the nearest parking.

Cost

💰 Adults 30 CZK, reduced 20 CZK.

Hours

🗓️ May, June, September: Weekends and public holidays 9:00 - 18:00.
🗓️ July, August: Tuesday - Friday 10:00 - 17:00, Weekends 9:00 - 18:00. Closed Mondays.

🅿️ Parking

🅿️ Limited parking near local cemetery, 0.5 km walk to the tower.

Getting There

🚂 Train: Frýdlant v Čechách station, 2.5 km walk via yellow trail.
🚌 Bus: Frýdlant bus station, 2 km walk via yellow trail.
🚴‍♀️ Cyclists: Cyklostezka no. 3016, 300m turn-off to the tower.

Facilities

☕ Refreshments available.
🚲 Bicycle parking.