Rozhledna Hnědý vrch – Pec pod Sněžkou

Location: 542 21 Pec pod Sněžkou · Hradec Králové Region

Category: wooden observation tower

A modern wooden observation tower built in 2009 on the summit of Hnědý vrch (1,207 m a.s.l.) above Pec pod Sněžkou in the Krkonoše Mountains. The 31 m tower features three viewing platforms (highest at 27 m, 138 steps). Tower admission is free; access by cable car. Views of Sněžka, Luční hora and Studniční hora.

Why visit this place?

• The tower was designed by the architect Michal Rosa and built by Skanska between September 2008 and June 2009 for 15 million crowns.
• To withstand swaying in the wind it has a triangular cross-section and an internal steel staircase around a central shaft.
• Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 72 visitors on Google Maps.
• Admission is free, which helps when the class budget is tight.
• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 42 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: June–October daily 9:00–16:00 (during cable car operation)
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 4.7 ★ from 72 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

A cable car trip to Hnědý vrch with an observation tower and views of Sněžka, suitable for school trips to the Krkonoše Mountains.

Official website: https://leto.skiresort.cz/lanovky/hnedy-vrch/

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