Rozhledna Borůvková hora – Javorník

Location: 793 70 Javorník · Olomouc Region

Category: steel observation tower

Steel observation tower from 2006 on the summit of Borůvková hora (899 m a.s.l.) in the Rychlebské hory mountains near Javorník. Access is free year-round; a refreshment kiosk stands at the tower. Views of the Jeseníky, Rychlebské hory, and the Polish town of Nysa.

Why visit this place?

• In the 1980s the summit was a meeting place for the Czech and Polish opposition. The first such meeting was on 15 August 1987 and included Jiří Dienstbier, Anna Šabatová and Petr Uhl.
• Three wooden towers preceded today's one: from 1870, from 1890 at 17 m, and from 1908 at 21 metres, which collapsed in 1922.
• Rated 4.9 out of 5 by 1,837 visitors on Google Maps — the best-rated place in this category in the Olomouc Region.
• Admission is free, which helps when the class budget is tight.
• Allow roughly half an hour; the programme is aimed at every age group from preschool to secondary school.
• There are 9 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

Verified against: cs.wikipedia.org

Practical information

• Opening hours: Accessible year-round, kiosk Apr–Oct daily 10 am–5 pm
• Typical visit: 30 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 4.9 ★ from 1837 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: preschool (3–6), primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Trip to an observation tower in the Rychlebské hory mountains with views into the Czech Republic and Poland.

Official website: https://www.boruvkovahora.com

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