Kraví hora, Observation tower in Novohradské hory mountains, Czech Republic

Kraví hora is a steel tower rising 37 meters high in the Novohradské hory mountains, topped with an observation deck. From above, visitors can look out across multiple directions and see fields, forests, and the mountain ranges surrounding the region.

The steel tower was built in 1988 as an observation post of the Czechoslovak People's Army within the air-defence system. After the Velvet Revolution it lost that role, and following a reconstruction in 2001 it opened to the public as a freely accessible observation tower, with telecommunications antennas mounted at the top.

The tower serves as a gathering point for hikers crossing the Novohradské hory mountains who pause to take in the views. The area has long been a destination for people seeking to explore the landscape and connect with nature in South Bohemia.

The tower is reached via a marked trail from the parking area at the swimming pool in Horní Stropnice, making it easy to find the path. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear to walk safely on the terrain.

The tower was built in 1988 as a Czechoslovak People's Army observation post for the air-defence system, and only after a 2001 reconstruction did it open freely to the public. Two floors above the viewing platform still carry telecommunications antennas.