The tower was named in honor of the Slavic missionary Saint Cyril.
It is built on a concrete foundation, but the main superstructure is composed of larch wood to blend with the mountain environment.
The location previously served as the site of a historic mountain inn known as U Cyrilky, which burned down in the 1920s.
The tower sits at an elevation of approximately 830 meters above sea level.
Its architectural design uses a structural cross base, reflecting the religious history of the Radhošť mountain region.
Rozhledna Cyrilka is a wooden lookout tower situated on the slopes of the Radhošť mountain range in the Beskids. Constructed in 2014, the structure stands at 17 meters tall with its primary observation deck located at a height of 13 meters. The tower is built on a site formerly occupied by a mountain hut and provides views over the Frenštát pod Radhoštěm valley. It is constructed primarily from larch wood and features a cross-shaped base design. Visitors can observe the surrounding peaks of the Moravskoslezské Beskydy, including Lysá hora and Smrk. The site remains a popular waypoint for hikers traversing the marked trail from Trojanovice toward Pustevny. As of July 2026, the tower remains open and accessible to the public as an unstaffed landmark.
The top observation deck facing north toward the town of Frenštát pod Radhoštěm.
Wear sturdy hiking boots as the approach involves uneven forest trails.
Bring windproof clothing, as the open-air viewing platform is highly exposed to mountain gusts.
Combine your visit with a trek to the nearby Pustevny resort to maximize your time in the Beskids.
Attempting to drive directly to the tower, as the access paths are restricted to foot traffic and authorized forest service vehicles.
Open year-round, but access may be restricted during extreme winter weather or heavy snowfall.
Do not climb during lightning storms or heavy ice, and keep noise levels low to respect the forest environment.
