How to get to the viewing tower in Muczne?
Nearby: Ustrzyki Dolne| Distance | 1.0km |
|---|---|
| Time | 42min |
| Ascents | 186m |
| Descents | 3m |
Elevation Profile:
beach_access Route in the shade
restaurant Restaurant or bar nearby
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The viewing tower on Jeleniowatym in Muczne is the only attraction of its kind in the Bieszczady Mountains. It is definitely worth visiting to see the extensive panorama of the surrounding hills and peaks!
Routes to the viewing tower in Muczne
There are two paths leading to the viewing tower on Jeleniowatym: a longer and gentler one through the Brenzberg forester's lodge, and a shorter but steeper one starting from the Forestry Promotion Center in Muczne.
Muczne Viewing Tower - Parking and Access
A large free parking lot is available in Muczne, just before entering the village. You can also park your car by the roadside or near the church (parking at the Forestry Promotion Center is only for employees and guests).
There is also a bus stop here, but there are no timetables available...
From the Forestry Promotion Center Muczne to the viewing tower
When you arrive in Muczne, you can see the tower, but finding the signs to it can be a bit challenging... It's no wonder that most tourists simply head through the meadow towards the forest.
Just behind the CPL building, you will find a sign with an arrow. Cross the bridge and start climbing through the forest.
Although the viewing tower on Jeleniowatym has been standing here since autumn 2019, as of summer 2022, the educational trail leading to it from Muczne was still only "planned", which means we climb through the forest following the footsteps of our predecessors.
The trail is quite wild, narrow, and steep. Fortunately, the path is well visible - you won't get lost for sure.
An interesting attraction along the way are the fascinating shapes created by dead wood. To add some excitement to the arduous climb, we suggest playing with children and imagining what fairy-tale figures or decaying trunks they resemble.
Is it a forest troll or maybe a fox?
Just before reaching the summit, we have two options:
No worries: both paths will lead us to the tower!
The climb from Muczne to the viewing tower is only 1 km, but it involves a nearly 200 m elevation difference to overcome. You can reach it in about half an hour at a brisk pace, but it's better to allocate about 1 hour for the ascent (+ about 30 minutes for the descent).
And what awaits us at the tower itself?
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Route to the viewing tower through the Brenzberg forester's lodge
Another route to the viewing tower on Jeleniowatym in Muczne goes more around, through the area of the former Brenzberg forester's lodge.
First, we walk along the educational trail "Around Muczne" (or the side of the asphalt road) for about 1 km / 20 min.
We reach a forest parking lot and enter the forest following the path marked with red signs (in theory, you can also drive here, but for example, in July 2022, the parking lot was closed with a barrier...). We climb uphill for about 30 minutes. At the ruins of the forester's lodge, we turn left. The whole route will take about 1.5 hours one way.
Entering the viewing tower in Muczne - practical information:
- Free admission
- Open 24/7
- The paths to the tower are outside the boundaries of the Bieszczady National Park: you don't need to buy entrance tickets and you can walk with your dog.
- Pets are not allowed on the tower itself
- Children under 13 years old cannot enter the tower alone
- During unfavorable conditions, the tower may be closed, for current information: Stuposiany Forestry District >>>
- Gastronomic facilities (restaurant, inn) in Muczne.
You can find more viewing towers in the Bieszczady Mountains here:
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Publish Date: 2022-07-15
More in the Region Bieszczady (Bieszczady)
Total Length 106 km
