Rozhledna Hostýn – Bystřice pod Hostýnem

Location: Hostýn, 768 61 Bystřice pod Hostýnem · Zlín Region

Category: stone tower

A stone observation tower from 1898 at the summit of Hostýn (736 m a.s.l.) in the Hostýnské vrchy hills. The tower stands 15 m tall with 60 steps leading to a viewing platform offering panoramic views of the Beskydy, Javorníky, Bílé Karpaty and the Haná region. A pilgrimage church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is also located at the summit.

Why visit this place?

• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 761 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 70 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

Practical information

• Opening hours: year-round
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 761 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

A trip to the pilgrimage hill of Hostýn featuring a historic stone observation tower from 1898. Views of the Beskydy, Javorníky and Bílé Karpaty mountains. Suitable for geography and history lessons.

Official website: https://www.hostyn.cz

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