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

📜 Highest peak of Blanský Forest, home to the oldest stone lookout tower and highest astronomical observatory in Czechia.
🔍 Offers panoramic views, astronomical discoveries, and a scenic chairlift ride.

Why Go

🔭 Discover oldest stone lookout tower, Josef's Tower, with panoramic views including Alps on clear days.
🌌 Visit world-leading astronomical observatory for asteroid research, with public excursions and largest refracting telescope.
🚠 Enjoy a scenic 20-minute chairlift ride from Krasetín, also transports bikes and skis.
🚶‍♀️ Explore marked hiking trails within Kleť Nature Reserve.

Why Avoid

♿ Not wheelchair accessible due to 110 steps to viewing platform and terrain.
🐾 Dogs not allowed inside the tower.
🚫 Entry to nature reserve permitted only on marked trails.

Cost

💰 Lookout tower entry 50 Kč.

Hours

🕒 Lookout tower open 24/7, automatic ticket machine at entrance.

🅿️ Parking

Paid parking available (25 Kč), 2-4.3 km from tower.