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title: "Jonsdorf observation tower (Janov, Czech Republic)"
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description: "The Janov observation tower is located on the outskirts of the village on Janovský vrch, around 15 kilometers north of Děčín. It was built at the end of 2013 and is freely accessible all year round.The 40-metre-high iron construction supports a viewing platform at a height of 30 meters. The ascent involves 162 steps and rewards you with sweeping views in all directions.You can see the High Snow Mountain, the Prebisch Gate, Stříbrné stěny and the table mountains of Saxon Switzerland. The tower is also a popular destination in winter.The platform can be reached via a yellow-marked hiking route from Hřensko. The ascent is closed at temperatures below -10 °C or when it is icy."
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Jonsdorf observation tower (Janov, Czech Republic)
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Janov viewpoint

At a height of 30 m, the Janov observation tower offers a sweeping view over Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland as far as the striking table mountains.

The Janov observation tower is located on the outskirts of the village on Janovský vrch, around 15 kilometers north of Děčín. It was built at the end of 2013 and is freely accessible all year round.

The 40-metre-high iron construction supports a viewing platform at a height of 30 meters. The ascent involves 162 steps and rewards you with sweeping views in all directions.

You can see the High Snow Mountain, the Prebisch Gate, Stříbrné stěny and the table mountains of Saxon Switzerland. The tower is also a popular destination in winter.

The platform can be reached via a yellow-marked hiking route from Hřensko. The ascent is closed at temperatures below -10 °C or when it is icy.

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405 02 Děčín - Janov