Babí lom, Concrete observation tower in Lelekovice, Czech Republic

Babí lom is a 15-metre concrete cylindrical tower with an iron gallery, standing on the rocky ridge above Lelekovice. It was designed by the Brno architect Mojmír Korvas. From the circular gallery visitors see Vranov, Lelekovice, Kuřim and Brno with Špilberk Castle, and in the clearest weather the peaks of the Alps.

The rocky ridge has been a popular excursion spot since the 19th century, when two wooden viewing bridges with a small hut stood here and a marked hiking trail led up. A stone structure replaced the wooden tower but was demolished during the Second World War. Tourists from the Sokol club in Lelekovice built the present tower between 1959 and 1961 for 160,000 Kčs; it opened on 15 May 1961 and was fully renovated in 2021–2022.

Local people visit this spot throughout the year to observe how the South Moravian landscape changes with the seasons from different heights. The views reveal fields, forests, and distant villages as they shift with weather and daylight.

The area is best explored on foot, with a forest path of about 2 kilometers leading from Lelekovice to the tower. In wetter seasons the paths can be slippery, so shoes with good grip are recommended.

The tower's designer was Brno architect Mojmír Korvas, and its circular iron gallery gives a full 360-degree view. On the clearest days the Alps can be seen from the railing, along with the Kojál transmitter and the Dukovany nuclear power plant.