The tower's design was purposefully engineered to serve both telecommunication purposes and public tourism simultaneously.
The structure is nicknamed 'Drahoušek' after the hill it stands upon, which translates literally to 'Little Dear' or 'Sweetheart'.
It was one of the first towers in the region to successfully combine multi-carrier mobile infrastructure with a permanent public lookout.
The base of the tower is constructed with a distinctive circular reinforced concrete foundation to support the steel lattice frame.
During construction, the tower had to be anchored to withstand significant wind loads typical of the elevated Drahoušek terrain.
Rozhledna Drahoušek is a steel-lattice observation tower located on the Drahoušek hill at an elevation of 504 meters above sea level near Osečany. Built in 2004, the structure reaches a total height of 48 meters, with the viewing platform situated at 32 meters. The design is unique for its integration of GSM antennas into the tower structure, which was financed by mobile operators. Visitors must climb 164 steps to reach the gallery. From the top, the observation deck offers panoramic views of the Sedlčany region, the Vltava River valley, and, under clear visibility, the peaks of the Šumava mountains. The tower stands on the border of the cadastral territories of Osečany and Sedlčany. It remains a popular waypoint for hikers traversing local trail networks in the Central Bohemian landscape.
The viewing platform at the 32-meter level provides the best 360-degree panoramic shots of the surrounding landscape.
Bring binoculars as the elevated position offers long-distance views across the Vltava basin.
Wear sturdy footwear suitable for forest paths, as the final approach is unpaved.
Check the weather forecast for high-wind conditions, as the open-air staircase can be uncomfortable during gusts.
Do not attempt the ascent during thunderstorms due to the exposed steel structure.
Open daily during the main tourist season; may be inaccessible or locked during extreme winter weather or ice accumulation.
