Rozhledna Boubín, Observation tower in Buk, Czech Republic.
Rozhledna Boubín is a 21-meter steel tower in the Buk area that opens up wide views across the Šumava landscape. The structure provides sightlines toward numerous mountain peaks in the surrounding region.
The tower was constructed using manual labor and horse-drawn transport, with a cableway system employed to move building materials to the site. This demanding construction approach was necessary given the remote location.
The tower serves as a gathering place for hikers and nature enthusiasts who come to enjoy views and experience the surrounding forested landscape together.
The tower is reached via a blue-marked hiking trail of roughly 4 kilometers from Kubova Huť and has parking available for visitors. Proper footwear and time for walking should be planned ahead.
Reaching the top requires climbing 109 steps, which on clear days offers especially distant sightlines across the landscape. The effort of the ascent rewards visitors with views that shift throughout the seasons.
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