Horní les Lookout Tower
Rozhledna Horní les
A 59-meter steel lookout tower atop Horní les hill, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Vysočina countryside and beyond.

📜 A 59-meter steel lookout tower built in 2001 atop Horní les hill (774m).
🔍 Ascend 201 steps to a viewing platform 38 meters above ground, at 801-803m above sea level.

Why Go

🔭 Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside
🏰 Spot the ruins of Zubštejn Castle and Vír reservoir
⛰️ On clear days, see Praděd, Krkonoše, Orlické hory, Jeseníky, and even the Dukovany nuclear power plant
🚶‍♀️ Access via marked hiking trails and cycling route 5218

Why Avoid

🪜 Not suitable for those with mobility issues due to 201 steps
🥶 Closed during colder months (Oct 16 - Apr 14)

Cost

💰 Free entry for all visitors

Hours

🗓️ Open seasonally from April 15 to October 15, accessible 24/7 during opening season

🅿️ Parking

🅿️ Parking available in Rovečné or Nyklovice, followed by a walk to the summit