Rozhledna Smrk – Nové Město pod Smrkem

Location: 463 65 Nové Město pod Smrkem · Liberec Region

Category: steel observation tower

Steel observation tower on the summit of Smrk mountain (1124 m a.s.l.) – the highest peak in the Czech part of the Jizerské hory. The 2003 tower is 23 m tall with 91 steps to the viewing platform. Entry is free year-round. On clear days, views extend across the entire Jizerské hory, Krkonoše, and Lužické hory.

Why visit this place?

• At 1124 metres above sea level Smrk is the highest mountain of the Czech part of the Jizera Mountains, and the river Jizera rises on its southern slopes.
• The first lookout tower opened here on 21 August 1892; today's steel tower opened on 18 September 2003.
• Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 3,428 visitors on Google Maps — one of the three best-rated places in this category in the Liberec Region.
• 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 79 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

Verified against: cs.wikipedia.org

Practical information

• Opening hours: Open year-round, closed during dangerous icing conditions
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 4.8 ★ from 3428 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Ascent to the highest peak in the Czech part of the Jizerské hory with panoramic views.

Official website: https://nove-mesto-pod-smrkem.ceskehory.cz/

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