The tower is based on sketches originally created by Dušan Jurkovič for a lookout on Mount Radhošť in 1896, which were never realized at that time.
The structure utilizes a steel load-bearing frame hidden behind a decorative wooden facade to ensure stability and longevity.
The architectural style features intricate ornamentation inspired by traditional Vlach folk art and floral patterns.
Construction required 315 cubic meters of larch wood.
The tower is located at an altitude of approximately 480 meters above sea level.
Jurkovičova rozhledna is a wooden lookout tower located on Karlův kopec in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm, designed based on the original 1896 blueprints by architect Dušan Jurkovič. Completed in 2012, the structure stands 31.5 meters tall with its highest viewing platform situated at a height of 19 meters. The design incorporates distinctive folk Art Nouveau elements characteristic of Jurkovič's work in the Beskydy region. It is built primarily of larch wood and sits on a stone base, blending traditional Vlach architectural motifs with modern engineering standards. The tower offers views of the Rožnovské Bečva valley and the peaks of the Radhošť mountain massif. It serves as a physical realization of a project that remained unbuilt for over a century.
From the base of the tower looking up to capture the intricate wooden structural details against the sky.
Wear sturdy walking shoes, as the approach involves a steady incline on a forest path.
Check local weather forecasts before visiting, as the viewing platform is open-air and can be windy.
Bring binoculars to better distinguish the peaks of the Vsetínské vrchy and Moravskoslezské Beskydy mountains.
Attempting to drive directly to the tower, as there is no public parking on Karlův kopec; use designated parking areas in the town center.
Operating hours vary by season; typically open daily during the main tourist season but may be closed or have limited access during winter months.
