lookout tower Korab - KDYNĚ 466

From the lookout tower a beautiful view of the wide surroundings, but not in all directions. I definitely do not recommend entering people who are even a little bit of a fight of heights. Some windows can be opened to enjoy a better view, some not. Staff sell tickets pleasant. Ticket for purchase at the hotel next to the lookout tower.

The Koráb lookout tower stands on the hill of the same name 773 m above sea level at the highest point of the Chudenická vrchovina, not far from the village of Kdyně in the Domažlice district. The first idea for the construction of an originally wooden lookout tower was in 1902. It was not until 1936 that money was raised for the purchase of land, and in 1938 the construction of a lookout tower and a tourist cottage began. A simple building 21 meters high with five-beam floors was ceremoniously opened on August 7, 1938. In 1942, the Ship was occupied by the Germans. After the war in 1948, the lookout tower changed its appearance. The beam tower was clad and the viewing platform was roofed. The wooden lookout tower served until 1985, when it became dangerous and had to be demolished. An atypical building of the new Koráb lookout tower was built in its place in 1992. The height of the lookout tower is almost 50 meters. the ruins of the Nový Herštejn and Rýzmberk castles, the Šumava zone, the Bohemian Forest, the Všerubský pass, Čerchov, Přimda, Hohen Bogem and others. The car can be parked in the U sloupku car park, from where it is still 1 km along the green sign and from the crossroads along the yellow sign to the top. You can drive to the lookout tower, but there is a ban on entry. There is beautiful nature and a beautiful view of the surroundings.

A place near Kdyně and a popular destination for hiking and leisure walks. The length of the route from Kdyně is not dizzying and the terrain itself is not physically demanding, even smaller children can handle it, or you can park your car in the parking lot near Herštejn. At the top of the hill at an altitude of 773 m.n.m. there is a lookout tower (entrance symbolic adults 20 children 10 CZK) and a mountain cottage with year-round operation (it is possible to stay here and the prices are popular today). For physical performance and "hard work" you can reward small and large refreshments and service more than friendly. I can only recommend