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Scenic lookouts and towers in Úštěk

Explore the diverse vantage points surrounding the medieval town of Úštěk. This selection includes the 14th-century Helfenburk castle ruins, where a restored tower overlooks the Rašovice valley. Within the town, the Gothic Černá věž and the massive Pikardská věž represent the original fortification system. Natural viewpoints like Dubí hora and the Opičí skála overlook provide perspectives across the volcanic peaks and sandstone formations of the Bohemian Central Uplands.

Scenic Lookouts and Towers — Map
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Helfenburk - Věž

Restored tower of a 14th-century castle ruin. It provides panoramic views over the Rašovice valley and the forested landscape of the Bohemian Central Uplands.
Marie Čcheidzeová / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Dubí hora

A 463-meter peak featuring a unique geological contact zone between basalt and sandstone. It is situated on the eastern edge of the Bohemian Central Uplands.
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výhled na Opičí skálu

Natural viewpoint overlooking the sandstone rock formations known as Opičí skála (Monkey Rock) near the Helfenburk castle complex.
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Černá věž

A preserved late Gothic fortification tower that served as a key element of Úštěk's medieval town defense system.
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Pikardská věž

The largest tower of the town's 15th-century fortifications. The four-story structure now houses a local gallery and museum exhibitions.
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