Velká Deštná Lookout Tower
Velká Deštná
Mountain peak
Parking available
The highest peak of the Orlické Mountains (1115 m), Velká Deštná features a modern lookout tower opened in 2019, offering fantastic panoramic views of Czech and Polish mountain ranges including Krkonoše, Stolové hory, and Jeseníky.

📜 Highest peak of the Orlické Mountains at 1115m.
🔍 Modern 18.6m steel and wood observation tower, opened in 2019, with 96 steps to a 17.3m high viewing platform.

Why Go

⛰️ Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Czech and Polish mountain ranges.
🏆 Awarded 'Lookout Tower of 2019' and 'Building of the Year 2020' for its unique design.
🚶‍♀️ Popular destination for hikers and cyclists with various access paths.
🌲 Explore ridge bog with unique flora and fauna in Jelení lázeň Nature Reserve.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Highest platform may be closed in winter for safety.

Tips

🅿️ Parking available at Šerlich saddle or Luisina údolí.
💧 Find a small spring with excellent water half a kilometer below the summit.
🛡️ Mountain rescue hut offers year-round shelter near the summit.

Cost

💰 Admission to the lookout tower and summit is free.

Hours

🕒 Open year-round, highest platform may be closed in winter.

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