The tower stands on the site of a former wooden observation structure that was built in 1904 and collapsed in 1908.
The current tower serves a dual purpose as both a tourist lookout and a relay station for telecommunications signals.
The base of the tower is located directly next to the Chata Korab, a mountain hut established in 1938.
The tower provides visibility reaching as far as the Bavarian Forest in Germany during optimal atmospheric conditions.
The Korab lookout tower is a 50-meter-high steel-lattice telecommunications and observation tower situated on the Korab mountain peak at an elevation of 773 meters above sea level. Located in the Bohemian Forest region, it offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the Šumava mountains, the Bohemian Forest, and in clear conditions, the Alps. The structure features a steel staircase with 139 steps leading to an observation platform positioned 28 meters above the ground. Originally a wood and stone construction from the early 20th century, the current functionalist-style tower was reconstructed and reopened in the early 1990s. The site remains a focal point for regional hiking trails connecting the town of Kdyně with the surrounding landscape. Visitors access the tower through a small tourist hut that serves as the base for the facility.
The viewing platform at the top of the tower provides the widest angle of the surrounding Bohemian Forest landscape.
Bring binoculars to identify specific peaks in the Šumava range.
Check local visibility forecasts as the tower is frequently obscured by low-hanging clouds.
Wear sturdy footwear as the path to the summit involves a steady, moderate incline through forested trails.
Do not attempt to climb the tower during thunderstorms due to the exposed steel structure.
The tower is generally closed during winter months or extreme weather conditions.
Maintain quiet to respect the forest environment; do not litter.
