Rozhledna Velký Javorník

Location: Velký Javorník, 742 72 Bordovice · Moravian-Silesian Region

Category: observation tower

A 26-metre wooden observation tower on the summit of Velký Javorník (918 m above sea level) in the Beskydy mountains offers views of the Beskydy, Jeseníky, and Oderské vrchy hills. Entry to the tower is FREE and it is accessible year-round. A tourist chalet with refreshments stands near the summit, making it suitable for families and school trips combining hiking.

Why visit this place?

• The all-timber lookout tower is 25 metres tall and opened on 15 August 2013.
• About 30 thousand hikers climb Velký Javorník each year; a mountain chalet from 1935 stands at the top.
• Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 2,941 visitors on Google Maps — one of the three best-rated places in this category in the Moravian-Silesian Region.
• Admission is free, which helps when the class budget is tight.
• Allow roughly three hours; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 70 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: Year-round, freely accessible (may close during icing conditions)
• Typical visit: 180 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 4.7 ★ from 2941 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Hiking and nature trips in the Beskydy mountains

Official website: https://www.kudyznudy.cz/aktivity/velky-javornik-v-beskydech

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