Top Viewpoints & Towers

Discover a diverse collection of observation towers and elevated viewpoints across the South Bohemian and Bavarian Forest regions. This list features historic towers like the 16th-century Black Tower in České Budějovice, innovative wooden treetop walkways, and scenic forest peaks, each offering unique perspectives on the surrounding landscapes and cultural heritage.

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Knížecí stolec

Observation tower located near the border of South Bohemia, offering panoramic views of the surrounding forested landscape.

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Black Tower

Black Tower is a well-known 16th century tower in České Budějovice, Czech Republic.

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Tree top walk Lipno

A wooden passage built around tree tops ends in an all wooden outlook tower with a gigantic slide down (optional).

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Zámecká věž

Historic castle tower situated in a South Bohemian town, part of local architectural heritage.

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Boubín Outlook Tower

This outlook tower makes a nice destination for a stroll through Boubin nature preserve. Amazing views are guaranteed.

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Rozhledna Mařský vrch

Steel observation tower on Mařský vrch hill, providing views over the Šumava region.

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rozhledna U Jakuba

Observation tower located near the village of U Jakuba, surrounded by mixed forest.

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Rabenštějnská tower

Medieval tower located on Panská street in the historic center of České Budějovice.

Šumavská vyhlídka

Natural viewpoint in the Šumava Mountains offering scenic vistas of the forested landscape.

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Lazebnický most

Bridge spanning the Vltava River in Český Krumlov, notable for its historic architecture.

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Baba

Forested hill in the Ševětínská Highlands known for its natural environment.

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Boubín

Boubín is a 1362 m high hill in the South Bohemian region of the Czech Republic. It is located 3.5 km east of the village of Kubova Huť.

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Bobík

Wooded peak north of Volary in the Bohemian Forest, part of the regional mountain range.

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Bayerischer Plöckenstein

Bayerischer Plöckenstein is a mountain of the Bavarian Forest and Bohemian Forest, on the border between Germany and the Czech Republic.

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Dreisessel

The Dreisesselberg is a mountain in Bavaria, Germany, in the Bavarian Forest that is 1,333 metres high.