The original wooden tower on the site was built in 1932 by the Ore Mountain Association but was dismantled shortly after World War II.
Krudum mountain was historically a major navigation point for miners working in the nearby silver and tin mines of Horní Slavkov.
The structure functions as a functional telecommunications transmitter, which dictates its utilitarian steel framework design.
The name 'Krudum' is believed to have pre-Slavic roots, possibly connected to ancient regional mineral wealth myths.
Krudum is a 50-meter-high steel observation tower situated on the Krudum mountain summit at 839 meters above sea level in the Slavkov Forest. The current structure, inaugurated in 2008, serves as both a tourist lookout and a telecommunications mast. From the observation deck, visitors can see the Ore Mountains, the Doupov Mountains, and the Slavkov Forest landscape. The site is historically significant as it occupies the location of a former 1930s-era wooden tower that collapsed in the late 1940s. The mountain itself has been a landmark in the region since the Middle Ages, often appearing in local mining folklore. The site is accessible exclusively via marked hiking and cycling trails through the surrounding forest terrain.
The upper observation platform, which provides an unobstructed 360-degree panoramic view of the Slavkov Forest and Ore Mountain range.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe hiking boots as the access paths consist of uneven forest trails.
Bring a windproof jacket, as the exposed observation deck is frequently windy even on calm days.
Carry sufficient water, as there are no retail facilities or kiosks at the summit.
Attempting to drive a personal vehicle to the summit, as access is restricted to pedestrian and cycle traffic only.
No specific dress code, but remain on marked paths to protect the local forest ecosystem.
