The tower was opened to the public on October 28, 2011.
It is constructed from a total of 56 tons of steel.
The structure serves as a transmitter for mobile network operators in addition to its observation function.
The base of the tower is located at an altitude of 528 meters above sea level.
It replaced a wooden observation tower that previously stood in the same location until 2007.
Rýdův kopec is a 33-meter-tall lookout tower situated on a hill at an elevation of 556 meters above sea level near Jindřichův Hradec. Constructed in 2011, the structure serves a dual purpose as a telecommunications mast and a public observation platform. Visitors climb 161 steps to reach the observation deck, which sits at a height of 28 meters. From the top, the panoramic view encompasses the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands, the Třeboň Basin, and on clear days, the distant Alps. The tower is built of steel with a circular base, reflecting its primary function as a signal transmitter. It is located in the vicinity of the village of Děbolín. The surrounding landscape consists primarily of rolling agricultural fields and forested patches typical of the South Bohemian region.
The observation deck level provides 360-degree views, with the best shots facing southwest toward the sunset over the South Bohemian countryside.
Check the horizon visibility before departing, as the best views of the Alps require exceptionally clear weather.
Dress in layers, as the observation platform is exposed to wind even on calm days at ground level.
Bring binoculars to identify specific landmarks in the Třeboň Basin and the Jindřichův Hradec region.
Attempting to visit during severe thunderstorms or high wind warnings, as the open steel structure is susceptible to gusty conditions.
Open seasonally; typically closed during winter months due to ice and snow conditions.
