Beskydy - Czech republic
Beskydy Mountains are situated in the eastern part of Czech Republic near to the border with Poland and Slovakia . They are formed by Moravian and Silesian Beskydy and its environs, Štramberk Highlands and the northern part of Vsetín Hills. The highest point of Beskydy is Lysá hora (1323 m), on the frontier of Poland and Slovakia , in an area of Oravské and Zywiecké Beskydy there is Babia hora (1725 m). On the territory of Beskydy there is extending Protected Natural Area Beskydy.
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Čartak Look Out Tower
Lookout tower
Beskydy
This youngest Beskydy look out tower is arisen on Čartak Hill (953 m above sea level), situated near cross border Bumbalka. This tower was constructed for purposes of Eurotel company. It was necessary to establish here base station in this area. Nevertheless, the permission from nature protectors was obtained under a condition that the construction does not disturb countryside character, and the building would be usable for visitors of mountains.
So, the designers proposed a construction, formed with concrete nucleus, and from its outside part covered with pine boards. The tower is 30 metres high. In a height of 26 metres, there is to be found view platform. In order to mount here, you need to climb 137 stages. The look out tower was open for public on 28th June 1998.
Text: Václav Zamba
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