Rozhledna Dymník – Rumburk

Location: Rumburk – Dymník, 408 01 Rumburk · Ústí nad Labem Region

Category: stone tower

A stone lookout tower from 1896 on the basalt summit of Dymník (515 m a.s.l.) in the Šluknov Promontory, 2 km southwest of Rumburk. The tower is 15 m tall with 79 steps, offering views over the Šluknov region, the Lusatian Mountains and the Ore Mountains.

Why visit this place?

• The name Dymnik recalls the signal fires lit on the hill in the Middle Ages; at its foot stand rocks up to 20 metres high, made of olivine basalt roughly 30 million years old.
• The 15-metre tower with 79 steps was paid for by local entrepreneur Augustin Wenschuch in 1896 and was named August Tower.
• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 565 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly 25 minutes; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 27 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• An outdoor trip that, according to our records, runs all year round.

Verified against: cs.wikipedia.org

Practical information

• Opening hours: May–September daily 9:00–17:00; October–April Sat+Sun+public holidays 10:00–15:00
• Typical visit: 25 min
• Admission: adults 15 CZK, children 8 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 565 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Trip to the Dymník lookout tower in the Šluknov Promontory with views of the Lusatian Mountains and the Šluknov region.

Official website: https://www.region-ceskesvycarsko.cz/rozhledny-vyhlidky/rozhledna-dymnik/

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