Borůvka observation tower, Observation tower in Hluboká, Czech Republic

Borůvka observation tower stands by the village of Hluboká in the Chrudim region, one of three towers built by the Toulovcovy maštale microregion association between 2003 and 2005. Its design departs from the usual form of lookout towers, with a total height of 18.5 m and a viewing platform at 15 m reached by a spiral staircase.

Borůvka was built in 2005 as one of three observation towers erected by the association of municipalities of the Toulovcovy maštale microregion between 2003 and 2005. It opened to the public on 4 June 2005. The design came from engineer Martin Novák, with structural engineering by Antonín Olšina, at a total cost of 580,000 CZK, funded mainly by the municipal association with support from the Pardubice Region.

The name Borůvka comes from the hill called Borek or Na Borůvčí. The tower is one of three built between 2003 and 2005 by the association of municipalities of the Toulovcovy maštale microregion, and it opened on 4 June 2005.

The tower stands by the road from Perálec to Hluboká, so it can be reached directly by car or on foot from the village. Entry is charged, and the viewing platform is 15 m up, reached by the tower's own structure. A natural park, the Údolí Krounky a Novohradky, lies next to the site.

The tower's design by Ing. Martin Novák, with structural engineering by Ing. Antonín Olšina, departs from the usual form of lookout towers. A webcam has been mounted on the top section since May 2008, and its view is published on the website of the Toulovcovy Maštale microregion.