About this place
Okrouhlá is a 373-metre hill rising above the village of Staříč in the Frýdek-Místek district of the Moravian-Silesian Region. The hill sits in the Podbeskydská Uplands near the Moravian Gate, and its most recognisable feature is an observation tower combined with a telecommunications mast on the summit.
What is there to see?
The summit is topped by a 55-metre tower, built in 2003 and opened to visitors in 2006. An external staircase of 162 steps leads up to the viewing platform, positioned 30 metres above ground. The open-air climb to that height can be daunting for anyone uneasy with heights, but it's rewarded with a wide panorama: the Moravian-Silesian Beskids, the Low Jeseník mountains, and the cities of the Ostrava basin — Frýdek-Místek, Havířov and Ostrava — all come into view.
How do you get there?
Access is via the road connecting Staříč with the neighbouring village of Chlebovice, from which a side turn leads up to the hill. A car park sits at the foot of the tower, followed by a short walk to the summit. Admission to the observation deck is paid.
When is the best time to visit?
The tower operates seasonally, roughly from spring to autumn (April to October), with reduced opening days during the week outside the summer school holidays — it's worth checking the current schedule on the Staříč municipality website before setting off, since hours can shift from year to year. Clear, cloudless days give the best visibility, extending well beyond the immediate surroundings to the distant mountain ranges.
Who is this trip for?
Okrouhlá is a popular day-trip destination for both local residents of the Frýdek-Místek region and visitors exploring the Moravian-Silesian Beskids. The short but steep climb to the top and the observation tower make it a good fit for families with children, as well as anyone looking for a panoramic view over the Ostrava basin without tackling the region's higher peaks.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is the Okrouhlá observation tower? The tower stands 55 metres tall, with a viewing platform at 30 metres reached by 162 external steps.
Is entry to the tower paid? Yes, admission to the viewing platform is ticketed.
What can you see from the viewing platform? The platform offers views of the Moravian-Silesian Beskids, the Low Jeseník mountains, and the Ostrava basin cities of Frýdek-Místek, Havířov and Ostrava.
Where can you park? There is a car park directly below the tower, reached via the road from Staříč toward Chlebovice.
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