Lookout Tower of Púchov Valley (Púchovská dolina)

If you decide to visit this lookout tower, be prepared to break a sweat just a few meters before reaching the top. The last 400 meters of the trail climb a steep slope that feels like walking up the stairs of an eight-story apartment building. But don’t let that discourage you — the panoramic view from the tower over the Púchov Valley is absolutely stunning!

From the top, you’ll see not only the nearby Lednica and Vršatec cliffs, but also Veľký Rozsutec, Vápeč, the Nosice reservoir, and in good weather even the Martinské Hole and Malá Fatra mountains. The village of Zubák is nestled in the valley nearby, and you’ll also catch views of Púchov and Dohňany.

The 22-meter-tall, 6-story lookout tower stands on the summit of Tlstá hora (651 m), near the village of Dohňany. It was designed by Antonín Závada from Valašské Meziříčí and its shape resembles a pagoda.

More than a hundred years ago, an older observation tower stood on this very spot, used mainly by surveyors and soldiers at the time. The new tower was built in 2009 and is accessible from Dohňany via the educational trail Tri skaly (“Three Rocks”). It starts near the municipal office (follow the green trail markers). The full trail is about 13 km long and is popular not only with hikers, but also with mountain bikers and cross-country skiers.

If you want a shorter route, head to the end of the village, where you’ll find directional signs behind the last houses guiding you directly to the tower. At the end of your hike, you can rest at a nearby gazebo or roast something over the fire pit.


Distance from Trenčín: 50 km

How to get there:
By car or bus from Trenčín to the village of Dohňany. You can park near the cultural center. If you take the bus, the nearest bus stop is “Dohňany, OcÚ” (at the municipal office). From there, follow the “Tri skaly” educational trail.

GPS: 49°08’09.7″ N, 18°15’03.9″ E

Opening hours: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Admission: Free

Contact:

Tel: +042 445 09 11
E-mail: obec@dohnany.sk

Web: www.dohnany.sk

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