Rozhledna Špičák – Železná Ruda

Location: 340 04 Železná Ruda · Pilsen Region

Category: steel lookout tower

Lookout tower on the summit of Špičák (1202 m a.s.l.) near Železná Ruda. Tower height 26.5 m, accessible by cable car from Železná Ruda. Stunning views of the Šumava, the Bavarian Forest, and Lake Laka. Open June–September.

Why visit this place?

• Opened on 2 July 2014, the tower is 26,5 metres tall and 135 steps lead to the upper gallery, which holds up to 60 people.
• It cost 7,1 million crowns and a four-seat chairlift from the Špičák ski resort takes you to the summit.
• Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 881 visitors on Google Maps.
• Admission is free, which helps when the class budget is tight.
• Allow roughly half an hour; the programme is aimed at every age group from preschool to secondary school.
• There are 17 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: June–September
• Typical visit: 30 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 4.8 ★ from 881 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: preschool (3–6), primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Trip to Špičák with the lookout tower, views of the Šumava and the Bavarian Forest.

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

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