The tower is one of the few stone observation towers in the Czech Republic built during the socialist era in the 1960s.
The name 'Babí lom' translates roughly to 'Old Woman's Quarry' or 'Hag's Break', referring to the jagged, rock-like silhouette of the ridge.
The structure was designed by architect Mojmír Korvas and originally built as a geodetic point before being converted into a public lookout.
The ridge features distinct conglomerate sandstone formations that were formed during the Variscan orogeny.
The tower sits precisely on the border between the cadastral areas of Lelekovice and Vranov u Brna.
Babí lom is a 15-meter tall stone observation tower constructed in 1961, situated on a narrow, elongated rocky ridge of the same name in the Brno-venkov District. The tower is built on a natural sandstone outcrop at an elevation of 562 meters, the highest point in the immediate surroundings. It offers a 360-degree panoramic view, including the Brno basin, the Pavlovské vrchy, and, in clear conditions, the Alps. The structure is built from quarried stone and features an observation deck reachable by an iron staircase. It serves as a prominent landmark along the forest trails of the Bobrava Highlands. The location is an integrated part of the Moravian Karst nature region. It is accessible exclusively by hiking trails as no road leads directly to the tower.
From the topmost observation gallery looking south toward the city of Brno.
Wear sturdy hiking boots as the approach involves navigating uneven, rocky terrain.
Bring binoculars to fully utilize the vantage point, as the summit is often windswept and clear.
Attempting to reach the tower with a bicycle or stroller, as the final ascent requires climbing over rocky terrain.
Take out all trash; no facilities are available on-site.
