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Liberecký kraj

Žalý Observation Tower – View of the Krkonoše Mountains Ridge loop from Benecko

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Czech Republic

Northeast

Liberecký kraj

Žalý Observation Tower – View of the Krkonoše Mountains Ridge loop from Benecko

Moderate

4.6

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154

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Žalý Observation Tower – View of the Krkonoše Mountains Ridge loop from Benecko

02:01

6.50km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Krkonošský národní park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.41 km

Krkonoše National Park

Highlight • Natural

This is where the ascent to the observation tower begins.

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2.93 km

Monument to the International Anti-Fascist Meetings

Highlight • Monument

3.00 km

Žalý Mountain Hut and Lookout Tower

Highlight • Mountain Hut

From the tower there is a magnificent view (in good weather) on the entire ridge of the Giant Mountains: Kotel, Schneekoppe, Schwarzenberg, etc. for 30 crowns (adults). Easy hike on …

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3.02 km

Wooden statue of Rübezahl

Highlight • Monument

Rübezahl, the mountain spirit of the Giant Mountains

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3.03 km

Žalý Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Zaly lookout tower is the only stone lookout tower in the Giant Mountains. Count Jan Harrach had the Zaly lookout tower built in 1892. From the observation tower, which …

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4.49 km

View of the Krkonoše Mountains Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Always worth a hike.

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6.50 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.74 km

1.83 km

632 m

300 m

Surfaces

2.36 km

1.59 km

1.40 km

1.05 km

105 m

Elevation

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Saturday 6 June

18°C

8°C

39 %

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Žalý Observation Tower – View of the Krkonoše Mountains Ridge loop from Benecko

Krkonoše National Park

Monument to the International Anti-Fascist Meetings

Žalý Mountain Hut and Lookout Tower

Wooden statue of Rübezahl

Žalý Observation Tower

View of the Krkonoše Mountains Ridge

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