Decinsky Sneznik watchtower

No visit to Decin would be complete without a visit to one of the oldest watchtowers in Bohemia. Decinsky Sneznik, at 723 meters above sea level, will stun you with its wonderful view of the Lusation Mountains and Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland.

There are lots of ways of getting to this regional landmark. The simplest is by car. Drive to the paid parking lot and then you’ll have a 1.5 km walk up a paved path to the top. You can opt for an alternate route along the red trail that follows the edge of the ridge.

A restaurant and buffet serve refreshments at the watchtower. Ride your bike up from town on bike route 23. Or save yourself a little effort and take advantage of the bus-and-bike service. Once you’re at the top, there are plenty of bike paths to choose from.

The tower is open as weather permits. In case of inclement weather (fog, rainstorms, icing, snow, etc.) the tower is always closed! Closures are at the caretaker’s discretion. To get into the tower, borrow the key from the buffet in its base (security deposit 100 CZK). Access outside of regular hours can be arranged ahead by telephone with at least 24-hour notice (tel +420 603 923 139 or +420 605 415 037). Groups of 10 or more are 30 CZK/person or minimum 300 CZK.

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