Observation tower on Krzyzowki mount Photo: Lookout tower on Krzyzowki mount

The village of červený Water, located near the town of Kraliky, famous for its picturesque surroundings, admire that is offered from the height of one of the four observation towers installed on neighbouring hills. The most easily accessible and popular among tourists is the tower on Krzyzowki mountain. This tower was built of reinforced concrete in 2006. It is open all year round, as it is considered absolutely safe. Her visit is paid, the ticket allowing the lift, you can buy at the foot of the tower.

The height of the tower is 25 meters. Playground, available to the public, is located at a height of 22 meters. The tower itself is located on Krizova the hill, which rises above the village of červený Water at 735 meters.

To get to the level that enjoys the best view, you need to overcome the 130 steps. Unfortunately, the Elevator in the tower is not provided.

Krizova mountain for centuries was considered a place of pilgrimage. The war, on its top was placed a wooden Church, near which he built a small hut, where they could take shelter from the weather. The pilgrims, having defended the service in the Church, could then rest in the Inn. On top of the mountain led the path along which were installed benches.

After the Second world war the Church was destroyed. Hut, too, eventually fell into disrepair and collapsed.

Already in the XXI century on Krzyzowki grief remembered by local businessmen who funded the construction of the observation tower. The task of the architects was to fit the tower into the surrounding landscape, and they succeeded.

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