The tower is located on a ridge that marks the boundary between the villages of Zákopčie and Staškov.
Its construction utilizes a traditional stone base with a wooden upper observation level, consistent with regional historical barns.
The structure reaches a height of 14 meters, allowing it to clear the surrounding vegetation for an unobstructed horizon.
The site is part of the extensive network of hiking trails that connect the Kysucké Beskydy to the Javorníky range.
It sits at one of the highest points of the village, historically used by locals for visual signaling between settlements.
The Zákopčie lookout, officially known as Rozhľadňa na Marťákovskom kopci, is a wooden observation tower situated at an elevation of 854 meters above sea level in the Kysuce region. The structure is built from traditional materials, primarily wood and stone, reflecting local architectural vernacular. It offers a 360-degree panoramic view, covering the Javorníky mountain range, the Beskids, and, on clear days, the distant peaks of the Malá Fatra. The tower stands near the border of the Zákopčie and Staškov municipalities, positioned specifically on the Petránky ridge. It was constructed to promote regional tourism and capitalize on the expansive views of the Kysuce highland landscape. Access involves trekking through meadows and forested terrain characteristic of the local kopanice (scattered settlement) topography.
From the top viewing platform facing east toward the Mala Fatra mountains.
Bring windproof clothing, as the exposed ridge is prone to strong gusts even on calm days.
Ensure your footwear has good ankle support, as the surrounding trails are uneven and often muddy after rain.
Carry binoculars to identify specific peaks in the Malá Fatra range.
Attempting to drive directly to the base of the tower, as local roads are narrow, unpaved, and intended for agricultural or residential access only.
Respect private land boundaries if trekking across meadows; do not leave trash.
