Orlické mountains and foothills - Observation towers and sight-seeing locations

Observation towers and sight-seeing locations

• Tyrš observation tower - Rozálka
  A wooden observation tower was built in 1932 on Kapelský vrch on the western outskirts of Žamberk; the structure has a stone foundation and is also known under the name of Rozálka. The twenty metre tower has two observation decks – the first at the height of 16 metres and the second just under the top of the tower. A total of 62 wooden stairs lead to the first observation deck, and an additional 16 steep steps lead to the second deck. From the main deck open 360° views of the Orlické Mts., Králický...
  Telephone: 465612946
  Address: Na Rozárce, 564 01, Žamberk
  
• Andrlův Chlum - Stříbrná krasavice - iron lookout tower
  The first observation tower built on Anderlův chlum (559 metres above sea level) by Ústi nad Orlicí residents in 1905 unfortunately burned to the ground in 1918. A second provisional surveying tower from 1940 served until the 1960’s; in 1996 a 52 metre steel telecommunication tower was built and today is dominant feature of Ústi nad Orlicí. The observation deck located at the height of 35 metres (183 stairs) offers visitors an exceptional 360° view not only of the town of Ústi nad Orlicí but also...
  Telephone: 465525270
  Address: 56201, Ústí nad Orlicí
  
• Osičina u Vojenic - lookout tower
  Telecommunications tower with an observation platform at a height of 33 metres, built in 2002. When the weather is good, it is possible to see the ridges of the Krkonoše Mountains, the Orlický Mountains, Králický Sněžník and the Iron (Železný) Mountains
  Telephone: 603603603
  Address: Vojenice,
  
• Dobruška - town hall
  The most famous building in the city from the 16th century. The capital court was housed here until 1765, then the municipal government. The town hall survived two large fires in the 19th century. The building includes a 45 m high tower, which offers a spectacular view from its walkway of the Orlicky Mountains and Podorlicko, and all the way to Krkonoš in favourable weather.
  Telephone: 494629668
  Address: náměstí F.L. Věka 1, 518 01, Dobruška
  
• Kozlovský kopec - iron lookout tower
  Already a popular tourist destination for nearly a century, a new 55 metre high metal communication tower was added to Kozlov Hill in 2001; the tower features an observation deck at the height of 33 metres (174 stairs). In the 1930’s a 29 metre high triangular tower stood nearby and also served as a lookout station. Under clear conditions it is possible to see from the tower all the way to the Krkonoše Mts., the Orlické Mts., Králický Sněžník, the Jeseníky Mts., and the Bohemia-Moravian Highlands...
  Telephone: 602144116
  Address: Česká Třebová
  
• Kyšperk - castle ruins and viewing point
  The terrain is overgrown with vegetation with only a faint hint of the castle foundations. In September of 2008, during the scope of celebrations in honour of the 700th anniversary of the town Letohrad, a viewing tower was opened, whihc has become a sought after tourist site and provides a beautiful view of the valley of the river Ticha Orlice and of Castle Lanšperk and the chapel of St. Jan of Nepomuk. An information board on the history of Castle Kyšperk and benches are located here.
  Address: Letohrad
  
• Lázek - chalet and lookout tower
  Located to the east of Lanškroun is the highest point in the Zábřeh Highlands – Lázek, on which the brick Reichl Lodge was built in 1933 with a five-story, 20 metre high wooden observation tower. The tower replaced the former wooden observation tower which had been taken down in 1918. A total of 87 stairs lead up to the outlook platform located at the height of 17 metres. From the deck visitors can see the Orlické Mts., Jeseníky Mts., the Bohemia-Moravian Highlands, and the Železné Mts. Under good...
  Telephone: 728636690
  Address: 56301, Lanškroun
  
• Skuhrov nad Bělou - ruins with wood observation tower
  Skuhrov Castle looms on a rock projection that is inaccessible from three sides; the purpose of the castle was to guard the trade route to Kladsko. From two modest remnants of castle ruins it is possible to estimate that the castle was composed of two continuous sections. The castle was connected to the outside world by the trade route to Kladsko, which the castle guarded. A wooden observation tower was built on the site of the ruins; the tower offers views of the town and the picturesque Bělá River...
  Address: 51703, Skuhrov nad Bělou
  
• Velká Deštná - timber lookout tower
  The observation tower is situated on the highest peak of the Orlické Mts., Velké Deštné (earlier known as Sedmihradská Mt.). The structure is an observation tower from four rough-hewn tree trunk connected in the shape of a pyramid. A simple observation deck is located at the height of a mere 5 metres and offers a lovely 360° view. The observation tower was built by Náchod scouts in August 1992; the structure was dedicated to Štefan Matejík, the local game warden and former member of the Mountain...
  Address: Deštné v Orlických horách
  
• Vrbice - wooden lookout tower
  A wooden 30 m observation tower with a steel staircase ceremoniously opened on 15 April 2006; the structure towers over the town of Vrbice u Kostelce nad Orlicí at an elevation of 445 m above sea level. The main lookout platforms are at the heights of 11 and 25.5 metres; 118 stairs lead to the upper platform. The reward for the climb are breathtaking views of part of Vysočina, the Železné Mts., the Pardubice area, the Hradec Králové area, the Krkonoše Mts., and under good visibility part of the Jeseníky...
  Address: Vrbice
  
• Homole - peak
  The peak is 332 m on the left bank of the Ticha Orlice River. Part of the town is named according to this peak Podhomoli.
  Address: 565 01, Choceň
  
• Monument to J. A. Komenský
  In 1622-1625 J. A. Komensky hid here. He wrote several documents here, in particular the famous Labyrinth of the World and The Heart's Paradise. In the book of wedding contracts, there is a record of his marriage to Dorota Cyrillova. Their descendents still live today. Since 1865, Komensky's monument has been situated in the place, where his house once stood.
  Address: Brandýs nad Orlicí
  
• Anna observation tower
  Wooden observation tower on Anensky Peak in the Orlicky Mountains, reaching 17 m in height. The columns of formed from larch selected from the forests around Rychnov nad Kněžnou and the resting platforms are made from oak.
  Address: Říčky v Orlických horách
  
• Na Vyhlídce Cottage
  Highly visited place, from where you have an exquisite view of the Orlicky Mountains and surrounding towns.
  Telephone: 736618251
  Address: 109, 517 54, Merklovice
  
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