📜 A 28-meter wooden and steel lookout tower near Kaplice, built in 2018 and opened in 2019.
🔍 Designed by architect Pavel Jura, it offers panoramic views from 779m altitude, including the Alps, Bohemian Forest, and distant cities.
🔭 Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views, including the distant Alps, Plechý, Kleť, and cities like České Budějovice.
🏛️ Discover a unique architectural design by Pavel Jura, referencing the Rožmberk family emblem and local history.
🌳 Explore the site of an ancient Celtic hillfort within the Soběnovská vrchovina Natural Park.
🪜 Climb 149 fully netted wooden steps for a rewarding experience, suitable even for those with a fear of heights.
💰 Access is completely free and available year-round.
🪜 The 149 steps might be challenging for visitors with mobility issues.
💨 Can be windy at the top, especially on cooler days.
🚴♀️ The access path is very challenging and dangerous for cyclists, even for mountain bikes.
Open 24/7, year-round.
Free entry for all visitors.
🚗 From Kaplice, follow the road towards Hradiště. Parking is available near the village square or a small nearby lot.
🥾 From Hradiště village, follow the blue marked tourist trail for approximately 2 km directly to the lookout tower.
🅿️ Limited parking is available near the village square in Hradiště or a small lot nearby. Note that some mapped parking spots for the lookout tower may no longer exist.
🏢 Operated by the City of Kaplice.