Hradišťský vrch Observation Tower
The 28-meter-high observation tower was opened to the public in 2019. From the tower, you can see Kleť, the Slabošovka observation tower, Viehberg, Šumava, Knížecí stolec, Smrčina, Temelín, České Budějovice, Hluboká, and, in good visibility, even the Alps.
The youngest of the trio of observation towers in the Novohradsko-Doudlebsko tourist region was built on Hradišťský vrch (774 m above sea level) in 2018. It was ceremoniously opened in March 2019, when the wooden spiral staircase leading to a height of nearly 30 meters welcomed its first visitors. The observation tower is notable not only for its views (Šumava, Alps) but also for its architecture, which playfully surpasses the austere style of telecommunications towers on Kraví hora and Slabošovka.
Accessibility
Year-round
Entrance fee
Free of charge
How to get there
The village of Hradiště, from which the walk to the observation tower starts, is located approximately 5 km northeast of Velešín and 20 km northeast of České Budějovice. If traveling by car, the best route is via Kaplice. From Kaplice, continue along the road toward Hradiště, where you can park at the village square or a small parking lot nearby.
Hiking trail to the observation tower
From Hradiště, you can easily reach the observation tower by following the marked tourist trail (blue). After approximately 2 km, you will arrive directly at the tower, which offers an unforgettable view of Šumava, the Novohradské Mountains, and the surroundings of Kaplice.
Time needed to visit
At least 1 hour
Is there a commemorative stamp available?
No
Do you know that...
...the observation tower stands on the site of a former Celtic fortification?
