Rozhledna Babka – Zruč nad Sázavou

Location: Na Babce, 285 22 Zruč nad Sázavou · Central Bohemia

Category: wooden observation tower

A 28-metre hexagonal wooden observation tower built in 2015 on a hill to the north of Zruč nad Sázavou. From the roofed gallery at 24 m height there are views of Blaník, the Želivka reservoir, the Melechov hills and Zruč with its château tower. Access on foot from the town square in Zruč, approximately 20 minutes.

Why visit this place?

• The town of Zruč nad Sázavou found the site after a windstorm in 2008; the tower was ceremonially opened on 16 July 2015.
• 130 steps wind around a central steel column to the top; the total cost reached 3,8 million korun.
• Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 612 visitors on Google Maps.
• Admission is free, which helps when the class budget is tight.
• Allow roughly 45 minutes; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 22 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

Verified against: cs.wikipedia.org

Practical information

• Opening hours: Freely accessible year-round
• Typical visit: 45 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 4.7 ★ from 612 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

A trip to the observation tower above Zruč nad Sázavou with views of the château, Blaník and the Želivka reservoir. Suitable for hiking trips for primary school classes.

Official website: https://www.rozhlednovymrajem.cz/rozhledny/babka/

Zobrazit česky / View in Czech