Orlické Mountains - Czech republic
Orlické Mountains are situated on the border with Poland and Czech Republic, in north-east Bohemia. The highest point is Velká deštná (1115 m). Metuje, Bělá and Divoká (Wild) Orlice rivers flow through these mountains. For this area is typical national architecture and many monuments. Part of Orlické Mountains was declared as Protected Natural Area in 1969.
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Křižohorka
Lookout tower
Křížová hill
Křižohorka
It is new built look out tower, open for public in 2007. The building would remind ancient time period of history of the hill. Křížová hora (Cross Hill), where the look out tower is situated, was an important shrine in past, where thousands of people gathered during pilgrimage. The way up to Křížová hora is bordered with sandstone crosses. They are being restored at present.
After mounting to the look out tower, a unique view is to be offered, for instant at Červenovodské údolí (Red-Water Valley), on top of Suchý vrch (Dry Hill) or Buková hora (Beech-tree Hill). You can also see Kralický Sněžník, provided favourable weather conditions are available.
Technical parametres:
Total height of look-out-tower: 25 metres
Height of view´s floor: 22 metres
Stage Nos. upstairs: 130
Supporting construction: tower: iron-concrete tubus with wooden groin construction
gallery: iron-concrete
Total costs: CZK 7,2 millions
Text: Václav Zamba
Photo: google
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