Rozhledna Olšová – Pohoř (Odry)

Location: 742 35 Odry · Moravian-Silesian Region

Category: wooden lookout tower

A wooden lookout tower from 2014 on Olšová hill (475 m above sea level) near Odry. It stands east of the hamlet of Pohoř in the Nízký Jeseník range; the tower is 17 m tall and 64 steps lead up to the viewing platform at 13 metres. Its shape references the watchtower in the coat of arms of the town of Odry. Views of the Beskydy Mountains with Lysá hora, the Moravian Gate and the Jeseníky Mountains.

Why visit this place?

• The tower opened on 1 October 2014 and its shape echoes the watchtower in the coat of arms of the town of Odry.
• It is part of the Stříbrný chodník educational trail; in clear weather Radhošť and the summit of Praděd can be seen.
• Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 640 visitors on Google Maps.
• Admission is free, which helps when the class budget is tight.
• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 37 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: 60 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 4.7 ★ from 640 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

Official website: http://odry.cz/rozhledna-pohor-olsova/ds-13693

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