Velký Kamýk Lookout Tower
Rozhledna Velký Kamýk
Bicycle friendly
A steel lookout tower and telecom transmitter on Velký Kamýk hill, offering panoramic views of the Písek region, Brdy, Šumava, and Temelín Nuclear Power Plant.

📜 Steel lookout tower and telecom transmitter on Velký Kamýk hill (531m).
🔍 Built in 2002, opened to tourists in 2006, with a 31m high observation platform.

Why Go

👀 Panoramic views of Písek, Brdy, Šumava, and JE Temelín
💰 Free access all year round
🏆 Award-winning original steel construction design

Why Avoid

⚠️ Views to the west limited by trees
🪜 Requires climbing 162-165 steps
👥 Platform capacity limited to 8 persons
🚴‍♀️ Steep, rocky path only suitable for mountain bikes

Tips

🚶‍♀️ Accessible via red-marked tourist trails
🚗 Parking near Velké Nepodřice, 500m walk
🎁 Souvenirs available in Velké Nepodřice, Dobev, or Písek

Cost

💰 Free

Hours

🕒 Open 24/7, all year round