Rozhledna Kelčský Javorník – Hostýnské vrchy

Location: Kelčský Javorník, 756 43 Kunovice u Kelče · Zlín Region

Category: steel observation tower

A steel observation tower with wooden slats from 2015 on the summit of Kelčský Javorník (865 m above sea level) — the highest point of the Hostýn Hills. 156 steps lead to the viewing platform; panoramic views of the Beskydy mountains, Oderské vrchy, and the entire Hostýn region.

Why visit this place?

• Twelve curved larch lamellas around a steel column symbolise a clock face; the tower took 22 tonnes of hot-dip galvanised steel and 22 tonnes of larch wood.
• The 2012 architectural competition drew 56 entries; the winning design came from Ondrej Balazik, Marta Balazikova and Pavel Petru.
• Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 1,329 visitors on Google Maps.
• Admission is free, which helps when the class budget is tight.
• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 63 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: year-round
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 4.8 ★ from 1329 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Ascent to the highest peak of the Hostýn Hills with panoramic views of the Beskydy mountains and the whole of north-eastern Moravia.

Official website: https://www.regiontourist.cz/co-podniknout/nevsedni-rozhledna-kelcsky-javornik/

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