The tower was constructed to replace a previous wooden structure that stood on the same summit from the 1930s until the 1940s.
The building materials include a combination of larch wood for the cladding and steel for the primary load-bearing staircase structure.
The summit is a protected area within the Beskydy Protected Landscape Area, prioritizing the preservation of original mountain beech forests.
The current observation tower was officially opened to the public in August 2013.
The site hosts a webcam that transmits real-time weather conditions for hikers and paragliders in the region.
Rozhledna Velký Javorník is a 26-meter-tall wooden observation tower located at the summit of Velký Javorník in the Moravian-Silesian Beskids. Built in 2013, the structure features a steel staircase encased in a wooden shell, designed to withstand the harsh weather conditions typical of the mountain peak. It provides panoramic views of the Beskid mountains, the Jeseníky range, and the Ostrava basin. The site is situated at an elevation of 918 meters above sea level. Adjacent to the tower is a functional mountain cottage built in the traditional Wallachian style, which provides shelter and refreshments. The surrounding area serves as a significant intersection point for several marked hiking and cycling trails. The location is frequently utilized by paragliders due to the favorable wind currents at the summit.
The top observation deck facing north toward the Ostrava urban area.
Bring layers, as wind speeds at the summit are significantly higher than at the base of the mountain.
Check the official weather station readings online before starting your hike to ensure visibility is not obscured by fog.
Carry a physical map, as cellular reception can be intermittent in the dense forest sections leading to the summit.
Attempting the ascent during winter months without proper micro-spikes or snowshoes, as the trails can become iced over.
Open year-round, but access may be restricted during extreme weather events or heavy snowstorms.
Respect the mountain environment by staying on marked trails and carrying out all litter.
