Kleť
One of the highest peaks in southern Bohemia (1,084 m), with the oldest stone observation tower in the Czech Republic and an observatory on the summit. On clear days you can see the Alps.
Kleť lies about 10 km north of Český Krumlov in the Blanský les protected landscape area. The observation tower on the summit, built in 1825 (about 60 CZK), overlooks the South Bohemian plain, and on autumn and winter days with good visibility you can see the Alpine snow peaks. The Kleť Observatory next to it has discovered more than a thousand asteroids. You can take the chairlift up from Krasetín (about 15 minutes), or hike from Český Krumlov in about 3 hours. Opening hours for the cable car and tower depend on the weather.
Opening hours
Observation tower approx. 9:00–17:00; cable car runs seasonally
Nearby sights
- Graphite Mine Český Krumlov
- Castle Garden & Revolving Theatre
- Český Krumlov Castle Baroque Theatre
- Cloak Bridge
- Český Krumlov Castle
- Egon Schiele Art Centrum
- Latrán
- Svornosti Square