Kleť Mountain
Hora Kleť
Kleť is the highest peak of the Blanský Forest, home to the oldest stone lookout tower and the renowned Kleť Observatory. It offers panoramic views, astronomical discoveries, and can be reached by a scenic chairlift.

📜 Kleť Mountain: Home to the oldest stone lookout tower in the Czech Republic.🔭 Discover the highest astronomical observatory in the Czech Republic, renowned worldwide for its cutting-edge research and discoveries of near-Earth asteroids and comets. # Why Go ⛰️ Reach the summit via a scenic chairlift from Krasetín.👀 Enjoy panoramic views of Šumava mountains, Budějovice basin, and even the Alps.🚶‍♀️ Explore marked trails within the Kleť Nature Reserve.🍽️ Grab a bite at Tereziina chata, a log cabin mountain hut with a restaurant.🌌 Explore a leading astronomical research institution and its KLENOT project telescope (106cm mirror).🌠 Learn about the discovery of over a thousand minor planets and its role as a "cosmic patrol".💫 Observe solar spots with the largest refracting telescope (30cm) in the Czech Republic on clear days.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy public excursions, lectures, and a gallery of astronomical images, suitable for children.☀️ See the highest sundial in Bohemia, demonstrating the sun's movement and a solar calendar.🛴 Rent scooters for an adrenaline-filled descent. # Why Avoid 🚫 Entry to the nature reserve is permitted only on marked trails.⚠️ Not suitable for wheelchairs due to the terrain.🚶‍♀️ Physical difficulty is medium, requiring some walking or climbing. # Getting There 🚠 Single-seat chairlift from Krasetín village.⏱️ Chairlift ride takes about 20 minutes, covering 1752 meters and 346m elevation.🚲 Chairlift can transport bicycles and skis. # Managed By 🌳 Operated by AOPK ČR - RP Jižní Čechy. # Checklist ❓ Check the official website for current visitor information, including excursion schedules and potential fees.📞 For phone inquiries, please call after 10:00 AM.

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