Rozhledna Vlčí hora – Krásná Lípa

Location: Vlčí Hora, 407 46 Krásná Lípa · Ústí nad Labem Region

Category: historic tower

The oldest masonry lookout tower in the Šluknov Hook, built in 1889 and standing 16 metres tall. Sixty-six steps lead up to the viewing platform. It stands on Vlčí hora (591 m above sea level) near Krásná Lípa in the Labské pískovce Protected Landscape Area, on the edge of Bohemian Switzerland. It offers views across the whole Šluknov region. The wooden chalet that adjoined the tower burned down in April 2023.

Why visit this place?

• The tower was ceremonially opened on 19 May 1889 and became the first brick lookout tower built in the Šluknov Hook region.
• The 1889 structure is 16 metres tall; an arson fire on the night of 3-4 April 2023 destroyed the adjoining wooden chalet.
• Rated 4.5 out of 5 by 456 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly 25 minutes; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 28 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• An outdoor trip that, according to our records, runs all year round.

Verified against: cs.wikipedia.org

Practical information

• Opening hours: May–Oct Mon–Sat 10:00–18:00, Sun 10:00–17:00; Nov–Apr Sat+Sun+public holidays 10:00–15:00
• Typical visit: 25 min
• Admission: adults 15 CZK, children 8 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.5 ★ from 456 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

A trip to the oldest lookout tower in the Šluknov region in Bohemian Switzerland National Park.

Official website: https://www.ceskesvycarsko.cz/cs/zazitky/cile/vlci-hora-rozhledna

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