📜 An eight-meter wooden lookout tower with a metal spiral staircase, built in 2023 on the basalt Holý kopec.🔍 It offers stunning panoramic views of the Ore Mountains, Doupov Mountains, and the Ohře River valley, standing within the Pastviště natural monument.
☀️ Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from the open platform, reaching up to 7 meters high. 🌿 Explore the surrounding natural monument, home to rare plants and invertebrates. 🚶♀️ Experience a steep and adventurous hike to reach the tower, suitable for outdoor enthusiasts. 🏰 Discover nearby historical sites like the ruins of Šumburk, Egerberg, and Perštejn castles. 🏞️ See panoramic views of the Prunéřov power station, and the Ohře river valley. ⛰️ Identify specific peaks and landmarks like the Chapel on Mědník, Pekelské skály, Meluzína, Křížová hora, Vysoká Seč, Šumburk ruins, and Loučná. 🚶♀️ A rewarding hike to the tower, featuring a spiral metal staircase of 35 steps.
⚠️ The trail is steep and rocky, requiring sturdy hiking shoes and may not be suitable for strollers or those with mobility issues. 🚫 Limited access points due to the surrounding military area; the village of Okounov is near a military area where entry is forbidden.
🚗 Access is possible from three directions; the shortest route starts from the bridge over the Ohře near Perštejn train station. 🚌 Public transport options are limited; best to arrive by car or on foot, or by following national cycling route no. 6. 🚶♀️ The ascent to the lookout tower is quite steep along a stony narrow path.
Limited parking is available near the informational sign at the start of the field path to Oslovice, or in front of the former fire station building.
🍽️ Local refreshments available in Okounov.
🎁 Souvenirs available at the municipal office and local pub in Okounov.
🤝 Operated by the local municipality of Okounov.
🏗️ Constructed in autumn 2022 from twisted acacia logs, the tower was officially opened in April 2023. 🏞️ The tower stands on Holý kopec (440m), a basalt hill protected as the Pastviště u Okounova natural monument since 2015 for its rare flora and fauna.