Rozhledna Jarník – Písek

Location: 397 01 Písek · South Bohemia

Category: steel observation tower

A steel observation tower from 1997 stands near Písek on Jarník hill (609 m a.s.l.). At 59 m, it ranks among the tallest observation towers in Bohemia, offering views of the Písek Hills, Šumava, and on clear days even the Alps.

Why visit this place?

• The viewing platform sits 34.6 metres up and 182 steps lead to it. There are two staircases, one meant for going up and the other for coming down.
• From 1904 to 1918 a simple wooden fire-watch tower stood near the summit, and tourists occasionally used it to look out over the countryside.
• Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 956 visitors on Google Maps.
• 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 34 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: Year-round
• Typical visit: 30 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 4.8 ★ from 956 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: preschool (3–6), primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

A trip to one of the tallest observation towers in Bohemia with views of the Písek Hills and Šumava.

Official website: https://www.visitpisek.cz/cz/kam-na-vylet-pisek/rozhledna-jarnik/10-603/

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