Rozhledna Karasín – Bystřice nad Pernštejnem

Location: Karasín, 593 01 Bystřice nad Pernštejnem · Vysočina Region

Category: stone tower

A stone observation tower built from concrete blocks (707 m) on the ridge of Přední skála hill above the hamlet of Karasín, 5 km north of Bystřice nad Pernštejnem. Opened in 2002, accessible directly from a paved road. The observation deck (25 m) is also accessible to wheelchair users.

Why visit this place?

• The square-plan tower built of split concrete blocks is 28.2 metres tall. A flight of 128 steps leads to the viewing platform 25 metres up.
• In exceptional visibility you can see the Alpine Schneeberg from the top, and closer by the Zubštejn castle or the Devět skal ridge.
• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 1,317 visitors on Google Maps — one of the three best-rated places in this category in the Vysočina Region.
• Allow roughly 45 minutes; the programme is aimed at every age group from preschool to secondary school.
• There are 31 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• There is a dedicated programme for school groups, not just general admission.

Verified against: cs.wikipedia.org

Practical information

• Opening hours: See www.karasin.cz
• Typical visit: 45 min
• Admission: adults 20 CZK, children 20 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 1317 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: preschool (3–6), primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

A trip to a stone observation tower with views over Bystřice nad Pernštejnem and the Českomoravská vrchovina highlands; snack bar at the base.

Official website: http://www.karasin.cz

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