You Are Here - Klet, Czech Republic
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ToRo61
N 48° 51.921 E 014° 16.995
33U E 447433 N 5412735
You Are Here [CZ: Zde stojíte] in front of Klet Lookout.
Waymark Code: WMR5VY
Location: Jihočeský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 05/14/2016
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Klet is the highest mountain (1,084 m) of the Protected Landscape Area Blanský Les (Blansko Forest). It towers above the town Ceský Krumlov, about 7 km to the north-west.
This distinct mountain and the nearest peak of the town Ceské Budejovice is favourite object of tourist trips from wide region and famous winter holiday centre with ski-slopes and ski-lifts on the slopes.
The stone observation tower, which was built on the top in 1825, is the oldest one in Bohemia and it offers nice views of the surroundings and of the Novohradské Hory (Nové Hrady Mountains) and the Šumava mountains (Bohemian Forest). A tourist chalet with a restaurant stands near the observation tower.
The highest located sundial in Bohemia is situated near the observation tower as well.
The observatory and the planetarium stand not far from the peak too and the nature reserve of the same name lies north
Location Name: Klet Lookout
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Visit Instructions:
A photo of either you or your GPS at the site is welcomed but not required.