Rozhledna Krkavec (Simlova) – Ledce

Location: Krkavec, 330 14 Ledce · Pilsen Region

Category: stone lookout tower

Stone lookout tower from 1900, one of the oldest in the Czech Republic, on Krkavec hill (504 m) about 3.5 km north of the Košutka district of Plzeň. Standing 18.2 m tall, it offers a view of the Plzeň area, Šumava, the Bohemian Forest (Český les) and the Brdy hills; there is a restaurant by the tower.

Why visit this place?

• The tower was ceremonially opened on 19 May 1901 and named after Professor Jan Siml, one of the founders of the Czech Tourists' Club in Plzeň.
• 98 stone steps lead to the main gallery 16 m up, and a Saint Wenceslas crown was returned to the top during the 2012 repairs.
• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 1,702 visitors on Google Maps — one of the three best-rated places in this category in the Pilsen Region.
• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 69 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

Verified against: cs.wikipedia.org

Practical information

• Opening hours: seasonally, according to the operator
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: adults 25 CZK, children 25 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 1702 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

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

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