Rozhledna Súsedská – Hýsly

Location: 696 50 Hýsly · South Moravia

Category: concrete lookout tower

Three-sided concrete lookout tower from 2021 with an external staircase on Chrástky hill between the villages of Hýsly, Ježov and Žádovice, about 20 km north of Hodonín. Standing 21 m tall, with a viewing platform at a height of 16 m. The geometric shape symbolizes the cooperation of the three villages. From the gallery there are views of Kyjov, the Bukovany windmill and the White Carpathians. It replaced the defunct Johanka lookout tower.

Why visit this place?

• The tower's ground plan forms a triquetra, a symbol meant to express the union of three neighbouring villages: Hýsly, Ježov and Žádovice.
• Built of concrete and steel, the tower is 21 metres tall and 99 steps lead to the gallery 323 metres above sea level.
• Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 266 visitors on Google Maps.
• Admission is free, which helps when the class budget is tight.
• Allow roughly 45 minutes; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 54 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

Verified against: susedska.cz

Practical information

• Opening hours: freely accessible year-round
• Typical visit: 45 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 4.8 ★ from 266 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

Official website: https://susedska.cz/

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