Observation tower on Śnieżnik

The Observation tower on Śnieżnik is a stone ruin located at 1,425 meters (4,675 feet) elevation, with remains showing two distinct sections of the original structure. The visible stonework helps visitors understand how the building was constructed and organized.

The tower was built between 1895 and 1899 by architect Felix Henry from Wrocław and operated until its demolition in 1973. This late 19th-century structure represented the modernization efforts of that period on the mountain's highest point.

The ruins reflect a period when observation towers crowned mountain peaks across Europe, showing the architectural taste of that era. Today, hikers passing through notice how these remnants have become part of the mountain landscape itself.

Visitors reach the ruins via marked hiking trails through the Śnieżnik Massif in the Sudety Mountains. The routes are accessible year-round, though weather at this elevation can change rapidly, so hikers should be prepared for shifting conditions.

The ruins sit at the meeting point where the borders of Poland, Czech Republic, and Germany converge. This location draws hikers from neighboring regions who come to stand at this distinctive geographic junction.

Inception: July 9, 1899

Architects: Felix Henry

Architectural style: historicist architecture

GPS coordinates: 50.20761,16.84702

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:06