Description
Open area of meadows mixed with patches of forest close to the village of Jilove u Prahy. Great views over the surroundings from an observation tower (an accessible telecommunication tower, see more info below). You can watch birds like Șorecar comun, Gaie roșie, Ciocănitoare pestriță mare, Vânturel roșu, Huhurez mic and many others.
Details
Access
You can easily park in city center. Or use bus from Prague. The area is easy to access with photo equipment from centre of Jilove u Prahy. It takes around 30 mins of easy walk from bus stop. The area has a lot of options for nice walks.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Plain , RiverConditions
HillyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Summer , Spring migration , Autumn migration , Spring , Autumn , WinterRoute
Paved road , Unpaved road , Narrow trail , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
The 30-meter steel telecommunication tower is located on Pepper Hill at an altitude of 449 meters. The tower offers a beautiful circular view from an open gallery at a height of 18 meters. From the gallery of the lookout tower you can see Prague and have a great view on the Bohemian landscape and birds flying by. A red marked trail from the town square leads you to the tower.
