Kopanina Lookout Tower in Bohemian Paradise
Rozhledna Kopanina v Českém ráji
Explore the historic Kopanina Lookout Tower, built in 1894, offering panoramic views of Bohemian Paradise and the surrounding mountains.

📜 An 18-meter-high brick lookout tower, built in 1894 by the Club of Czech Tourists.
🔍 Conceived as a "guard bastion of the Czech nation" to mark the border between German and Czech-populated areas.

Why Go

⛰️ Climb 94 steps for excellent panoramic views of Bohemian Paradise, Hrubá Skála, Trosky, Turnov, Ještěd, Krkonoše, and Kozákov.
🚶‍♀️ Enjoy hiking on marked tourist trails from nearby villages like Malá Skála and Frýdštejn.
🌳 Experience a charming historical landmark on Kopanina Hill (657 m.n.m.), visible from afar.
🏰 Combine your visit with nearby Frýdštejn or Vranov Castle ruins.

Cost

💰 Admission fee: 20 CZK.
🔑 Key deposit: 100 CZK (borrow from house no. 2, Janků couple).

Getting There

🚗 Drive to Kopanina village for parking.
🚶‍♀️ Accessible on foot via marked tourist trails from Malá Skála, Frýdštejn, Pulečný, and Klíčnov.

Parking

🅿️ Available in Kopanina village.

Hours

🗓️ Open year-round.
⏱️ Estimated visit time: 1.0 hour.

Managed By

🏛️ Municipal Office Frýdštejn.

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lookout towerhistoricaloutdoorhikingpanoramic viewsBohemian ParadiseCzech Republicarchitecture