--- title: "Wolfsberg observation tower (Vlcí hora, Czech Republic)" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/lookout-tower-wolfsberg-boehmischeschweiz" description: "In Bohemian Switzerland in the Czech Republic lies the 581-metre-high Vlčí hora, the summit of which is crowned by a lookout tower dating back to 1889. The tower was built from brickwork and is one of the historic viewpoints of the Schluckenau peak.The ascent is via an internal staircase and 64 steps that lead to the glazed platform. From there, there is a wide view over the Lusatian Mountains, the Bohemian Highlands and, on a clear day, as far as the distant mountain ranges to the north and east.The tower was extensively renovated in the 1990s and repaired again in 2023 following a fire in the neighboring chalet. The mountain is easily accessible via marked hiking trails, with the Veronikabrunnen fountain at the eastern foot as an additional excursion destination.The viewing platform with battlements was covered in 1909, increasing the height of the tower to its current 19 m." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3643501/5702c166c26c9348125bcc62edd694ac7568e4416feb42a4927cc76732abbc8c/.png" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Wolfsberg observation tower (Vlcí hora, Czech Republic) ======================================================= - Viewpoint/viewing tower Alter Turm umgeben von kahlen Bäumen unter blauem Himmel. Historic observation tower with distant views over the Lusatian Mountains and Bohemian Switzerland. In Bohemian Switzerland in the Czech Republic lies the 581-metre-high Vlčí hora, the summit of which is crowned by a lookout tower dating back to 1889. The tower was built from brickwork and is one of the historic viewpoints of the Schluckenau peak.The ascent is via an internal staircase and 64&nbspsteps that lead to the glazed platform. From there, there is a wide view over the Lusatian Mountains, the Bohemian Highlands and, on a clear day, as far as the distant mountain ranges to the north and east. The tower was extensively renovated in the 1990s and repaired again in 2023 following a fire in the neighboring chalet. The mountain is easily accessible via marked hiking trails, with the Veronikabrunnen fountain at the eastern foot as an additional excursion destination. The viewing platform with battlements was covered in 1909, increasing the height of the tower to its current 19 m. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings May to September Monday to Sunday, public holiday 09:00 - 17:00 October to April Saturday, Sunday 09:00 - 15:30 Monday - Friday day off Read more Price info Adults: CZK 50 Family admission (regardless of the number of members): CZK 100 Read more Directions & Parking facilities Accessible by public transportation. Bus line: 407 Bus stop: Krásná Lípa, Vlčí Hora Footpath: approx. 15 min Read more Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower Contact 407 47 Krásná Lípa - Vlčí hora