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Jurkovič Lookout Tower

Jurkovič Lookout Tower on Karlův Hill in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm
Jurkovič Lookout Tower • Rožnov • Beskid Mountains

Above Rožnov. Closer to the Beskid Mountains.

Set off directly from Horal and in approximately thirty minutes you will find yourself beneath one of Dušan Jurkovič's most distinctive creations.

A walk through the forest. Architecture with a story. Rožnov below.

A DESIGN WITH A STORY

A lookout tower that waited more than a century to find its place.

Dušan Samo Jurkovič created the original design as early as 1896. Yet the tower based on his plans was not built above Rožnov until more than a century later, opening to visitors in 2012.

Stone, timber, vibrant colours and handcrafted details connect Jurkovič's distinctive style with the landscape from which the tower rises.

480 m above sea level
Karlův Hill above Rožnov pod Radhoštěm.
31.09 metres
The total height of the wooden lookout tower.
18.8 metres
The height of the viewing platform above the surrounding terrain.
THE WALK FROM HORAL

Half an hour uphill. No need to take the car.

You can walk to the lookout tower directly from the hotel. The route leads through natural terrain and makes a pleasant trip in its own right, or a perfect extension to a visit to the Wallachian Open Air Museum.

Approximately 30 minutes
Approximate walking time from Hotel Horal to the lookout tower.
Sturdy footwear
We recommend comfortable trainers or other sturdy footwear.
Dogs welcome
The route is suitable for a walk with your dog, but not for pushchairs.
BEFORE YOU SET OFF
Our reception team will show you the way and lend you a hiking map.
The route is also suitable for active guests aged approximately 45 and over. Expect natural terrain and a gentle climb.
Colourful wooden details of the viewing platform at the Jurkovič Lookout Tower
JURKOVIČ'S SIGNATURE STYLE

Timber, colour and craftsmanship.

The lookout tower is more than a place to admire the view. It is an architectural experience in its own right. A stone base supports the wooden structure, whose distinctive colours echo Jurkovič's buildings at Pustevny.

  • structural elements made of oak
  • spruce and fir used for other parts of the structure
  • handcrafted carpentry, blacksmithing and metalwork details
  • seven vertically arranged levels
Jurkovič Lookout Tower at sunset above Rožnov
ROŽNOV BELOW

A view that brings the town and mountains together.

From the viewing platform, the Rožnov valley opens up below you, with views of the town centre, the Wallachian Open Air Museum and the Radhošť massif. The atmosphere changes with the weather, the light and the seasons.

Reaching the top is therefore more than simply the destination. It is a moment when the town below seems to fall silent.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening times depend on the season and weather.

The lookout tower is mainly open from spring to autumn, and admission is available for a small fee. We recommend checking the current opening hours on Rožnov's official tourism website before setting off.

BACK TO HORAL

Views above the town. Tranquillity beneath the mountains.

After the climb, return to wellness, good food and the kind of relaxation that is never in a hurry.