Vachatova rozhledna

Location: 345 06 Nová Ves · Pilsen Region

Category: lookout tower

A small, freely accessible lookout tower near Nová Ves not far from Kdyně, built by hand in 2011–2012 by local resident Karel Janda (nicknamed Vachata), who renovated it in spring 2025, replacing the wooden structure with metal tubing. The roughly 6 m tall tower offers views of Javor, Malý and Velký Ostrý, Bezný hill and Germany's Hohenbogen. It features period orientation panels from 1934 and 1935 and a stamp for hikers' logbooks.

Why visit this place?

• The rest area with a lookout tower near Nová Ves was built single-handedly by Karel Janda in 2011–2012; the tower is 6 metres tall and 22 ladder-style steps lead up to the platform.
• The lookout includes period orientation boards from 1934 and 1935, which Janda restored, and a stamp for the tourist logbook.
• Rated 4.5 out of 5 by 53 visitors on Google Maps.
• Admission is free, which helps when the class budget is tight.
• Allow roughly 20 minutes; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 20 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

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Practical information

• Typical visit: 20 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 4.5 ★ from 53 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

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