Rýdův kopec Lookout Tower
Rozhledna Rýdův kopec u Děbolína
Discover the Rýdův kopec Lookout Tower, a modern 33-meter structure offering breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views of South Bohemia, freely accessible seasonally.

📐 A 33-meter modern lookout tower with a unique equilateral triangle design, standing at 551.5m above sea level near Děbolín.
🔭 Offers sweeping 360-degree panoramas of South Bohemia, including distant hills like Javořice, Novohradské hory, Blanský les (Kleť), and Šumava.

Why Go

🚶‍♀️ Easy access from Děbolín via the red hiking trail and cycling paths.
🆓 Free admission for all visitors.
⬆️ Ascend to the 24-meter viewing platform via two distinct staircases: a spiral steel (102 steps) or a wooden (128 steps).
📸 Excellent spot for panoramic photography.
⏱️ Quick visit, typically under 30 minutes.

Why Avoid

❄️ Closed during winter months (November to March).
♿ Not wheelchair accessible.
💪 Involves moderate physical exertion due to stairs.
⚠️ May be closed during adverse weather conditions or reduced visibility.

Cost

💰 Free admission.

Hours

⏰ Open daily from 8:00 AM. Closing times vary seasonally:

  • April, September, October: until 6:00 PM
  • May to August: until 8:00 PM
    🗓️ The tower is generally open from April to October.

Getting There

📍 Located near Děbolín, approximately 6 km from Jindřichův Hradec.
🗺️ Easiest access is from Děbolín via the red hiking trail or cycling routes "Po stopách Emy Destinové" and "Přes památky do pohádky".
🅿️ Motorists can park in Děbolín.

🛠️ Renovation

The lookout tower underwent a renovation from February to May 2024, reopening to the public on May 24, 2024.