Rozhledna Veselý vrch – Mokrsko

Location: Veselý vrch, 262 02 Mokrsko · Central Bohemia

Category: steel lookout tower

A 42-metre steel telecommunications tower from 1999 standing on Veselý vrch hill (489 m a.s.l.) near Mokrsko. From the open platform at 25 m height there are panoramic views of the Brdy hills, the Slapy reservoir, Prague, Šumava and Kleť. A refreshment kiosk is located at the tower.

Why visit this place?

• Inside the hill lies one of the largest known gold deposits in Europe, estimated at up to 120 tonnes of metal.
• The 42-metre steel tower doubles as a mobile network transmitter, with the viewing platform at a height of 25.5 metres.
• Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 470 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 38 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: Year-round open access (kiosk seasonal)
• Typical visit: 45 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 4.7 ★ from 470 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

A trip to the lookout tower with views of the Slapy reservoir, the Brdy hills and the distant Šumava mountains. Suitable for teaching about water reservoirs and landscape ecology.

Official website: https://www.rozhlednovymrajem.cz/rozhledny/vesely-vrch/

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