Osičina Look Out Tower - Czech republic
Lookout tower
Osičina Look Out Tower
Osičina is a name of a hill, which flat top is situated in an altitude of 413 metres above sea level. It is placed along a road between communities of Vojenice and Záhornice, in distance of 8 kms from the town of Opočno. This hill presents the highest point above afforested Dřížna Valley. You can find here quiet shrine with Virgin Mary chapel of 1889. Further, you can find here a well with drinking water and small wooden altan, suitable for taking a rest. The whole area is named as Vrcha.
On the top of Osičina (near Vojenice), you find look out tower. It is telecommunication mast, destined for cellular (mobil) phones of T-mobile nest. The look out tower offers not only a nice circular view for tourists and cyclists, but also small refreshment is to be offered here, including cold and warm drinks, just demanded in summer as well as in winter.
The look out tower is 54 metres high. View gallery is placed in 33 metres. You have to mount 165 stages altogether.
Opening time table:
Season is since 1st April till 31st October.
Saturdays: 9,30 - 12,00 h and 13,00 - 18,00 h
Sundays: 9,30 - 12,00 h and 13,00 - 18,00 h
Public holidays: 9,30 - 12,00 h and 13,00 - 18,00 h
Text: Václav Zamba
Translation. ing. Jan Jonáš
Photo: Google
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