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, and Šumava.

📜 A steel lookout tower and telecom transmitter on Velký Kamýk hill (531 m).
🔍 Built in 2002, opened to tourists in 2006, offering panoramic views from 31m high.

Why Go

👀 Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Písek, Písecké hory, Brdy, Šumava (including Boubín and Bobík), Kleť, and JE Temelín.
💰 Free access all year round.
🚶‍♀️ Accessible via red-marked tourist trails from Velké Nepodřice (1.4 km) and Stašov pond (2.8 km).
🏆 Recognized for its original design, receiving an "Honorable Mention" for best steel construction.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Views to the west are limited by higher surrounding trees.
🪜 Requires climbing 162 steps to reach the observation platform.
👥 Maximum capacity of 8 persons on the platform.
🚴‍♀️ The path from the village is steep and rocky, only suitable for mountain bikes.

Hours

⏰ Open 24/7, all year round.

🅿️ Parking

🚗 Parking available nearby in Velké Nepodřice on an unpaved area at the end of the village, about 500m from the tower.

🛍️ Souvenirs

🎁 Souvenirs can be purchased at house no. 22 in Velké Nepodřice, at the municipal office in Dobev, or at the info center in Písek.

📞 Contact

📞 Phone: +420 382 262 103