Rozhledna Libín – Prachatice

Location: Libínské Sedlo, 383 01 Prachatice · South Bohemia

Category: stone lookout tower

Stone lookout tower from 1883 on Libín hill (1,096 m), the highest point of the Prachatice highlands south of Prachatice. The 27 m tall masonry tower offers a panoramic view of the Šumava, the Šumava foothills, and on clear days even the Alps. Hiking trails and a mountain chalet in the surroundings.

Why visit this place?

• The tower was ceremonially opened on 16 September 1883 and named after Crown Prince Rudolf; its old name was Kronprinz-Rudolf-Turm.
• From the 27 m stone tower you can see Prachatice and much of the Šumava including Mount Kleť, and in clear weather even the Alps.
• Rated 4.5 out of 5 by 1,097 visitors on Google Maps.
• Admission is free, which helps when the class budget is tight.
• Allow roughly an hour and a half; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 23 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: freely accessible year-round
• Typical visit: 90 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 4.5 ★ from 1097 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

Official website: https://www.kisprachatice.cz/rozhledna-libin/d-1054

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