Doubrava, Observation tower in Loučka, Czech Republic.
Doubrava is an iron observation tower on a steel mast built for radio communication, standing in the Vizovice Hills in the northern part of Loučka cadastre. The mast, type EXRL, was erected in 2002 and opened as a lookout tower on 17 July 2004. It offers views in all four cardinal directions.
The iron mast on the summit was erected in 2002 by T-Mobile Czech Republic for radio communication. It was converted into a lookout tower and opened to the public on 17 July 2004. The structure is made of iron and steel elements and bears the type designation EXRL.
The tower serves as a local landmark in the Zlín Region, attracting nature enthusiasts and photographers who appreciate the panoramic views of the White Carpathians and surrounding highlands.
Access is via an asphalt road or a blue-marked hiking trail, both starting on the road between Vizovice and Loučka. Either climb covers only half a kilometre but is markedly steep and not easy.
The tower's type designation is EXRL, and it was originally erected by T-Mobile Czech Republic in 2002 as an iron radio-communication mast before opening as a lookout on 17 July 2004. From the top, the White Carpathians, Vizovice Hills and Hostýn Hills are all in view.
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