Ještěd

Ještěd is a mountain near Světlá pod Ještědem crowned by a distinctive television tower that houses a hotel and restaurant at its peak. The concrete and steel structure stands 1,012 meters (3,320 feet) high and serves as a prominent landmark visible across the region.

The mountain received its first lodging in 1844, which was destroyed by fire in 1963 and replaced by the current concrete structure completed in 1973. The tower was designated a national cultural monument in 2006 and added to Germany's UNESCO tentative list in 2007.

The tower structure received recognition as a national cultural monument in 2006 and gained a position on UNESCO's Tentative List in 2007.

The summit is accessible by road or hiking trails, and winter sports facilities including two ski jumping platforms operate during the snow season. The location remains open year-round, though warmer months offer the easiest conditions for exploring.

The hyperboloid tower structure merges with the natural mountain silhouette and enables views extending into neighboring Poland and Germany.

Location: Horní Hanychov

Location: Světlá pod Ještědem

Elevation above the sea: 1,012 m

Made from material: phyllite

Part of: Ještěd-Kozákov Ridge

GPS coordinates: 50.73277,14.98392

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:09