Velký Lopeník Lookout Tower
Rozhledna na Velkém Lopeníku
Fee required
Parking available
A 21.9-meter wooden lookout tower with a stone base on Velký Lopeník (911 m), the third highest peak in the Bílé Karpaty, symbolizing Czech-Slovak friendship. It offers panoramic views from its 101-step viewing platform and is accessible year-round.

📜 21.9-meter wooden lookout tower with a stone base on Velký Lopeník (911 m), symbolizing Czech-Slovak friendship.
🔍 Offers 360° panoramic views from its 101-step platform at 19 meters.

Why Go

🏞️ Enjoy breathtaking circular views of Bílé Karpaty, Malá Fatra, and other distant mountain ranges.
🚶‍♀️ Explore multiple marked hiking routes and the Lopeník Educational Trail to the summit.
🧺 Utilize amenities like a wooden shelter, water spring, benches, and an open fireplace.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Tower's wooden structure has faced deterioration, requiring maintenance.
🚧 Path to the viewing platform involves climbing 101 steps.
🐄 In summer, cattle may graze above Lopenické sedlo, with a possible electric fence.

Cost

💰 Adults 50 CZK, Children 25 CZK, ZTP free; collected only during main season.

Hours

⏰ Open year-round (24/7); admission fees collected daily 10:00-18:00 during season.

🅿️ Parking

🅿️ Available near Lopeník chalet or marked parking above Lopeník village; follow signs.

🚽 Toilets

🚽 A dry toilet is available near the tower.

🍔 Food

🍔 Seasonal snack kiosk offers refreshments and tourist materials during the main season.