The observation tower Malý Jelenec, Trenčianska Závada

A view from the high wooden observation tower on Malý Jelenec is indeed fascinating. The tower is partially surrounded by trees and offers a fascinating view of the enchanting scenery - Strážov mountains and Vršatecké rocks with beautiful mountain dominants cannot be outdone. In the distance a sharp eye will see the towering peaks of Martinské Hole. The surrounding villages and towns like Nemšová, Trenčianske Teplice and Trenčín boast with the panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. The tower is located in the middle of the green meadow closed by the forest from both sides. The path leading from the meadow ends in Trenčianska Závada near the farm Uhliská. The observation tower on Malý Jesenec paints an attractive image of the beauty of the Slovak nature.

ABOUT THE TOWER
The observation tower on Malý Jesenec is located in the picturesque Nemšová, local part Trenčianska Závada near the farm Uhliská.
The unique wooden observation tower is 24.6 meters high and its construction has been completed in 2015.
The tower does not offer a panoramic view anymore because trees got into the way. The view is breathtaking nevertheless – White Carpathians, Strážov mountains, Považský Inovec, Vršatecké rocks, Martinské hole and lot of hills like Javorník, Chotuč, Biely vrch, Ostrý vrch, Skalka, Inovec, Kalište, Strážov, Vápeč and many others together with Dubnica nad Váhom, Nová Dubnica and Nemšová.
You should definitely visit the observation tower. It’s easily accessible. Just park your car near the farm Uhliská in Trenčianska Závada - Nemšová. From there you can walk around the grassland and up the forest trail. After twenty minutes walk you’ll get to the destination.

A TRIBUTE TO MAGNA VIA
The 16th century marks the beginning of the great royal postal road "Via Magna". The road served the entire Austrian monarchy as a secure communications route and helped the kingdom to increase its economic prosperity. It was built upon the order of the Emperor Ferdinand I during the occupation of southern territories by Turkish troops. Via Magna was one of the longest postal and transport connections. It was 1,500 km long, had 56 postal stations and led through Slovakia (about 520 km), Austria, Ukraine, Hungary and Romania.
In order to promote and protect Slovak cultural heritage and natural beauties the association Via Magna decided to build this wooden observation tower on Malý Jelenec.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

FARMHOUSE UHLISKÁ
In a typical environment of the beautiful nature of the White Carpathians you can find the farmhouse Uhliská. Lovers of horses and other domestic animals, cyclists and tourists can enjoy here some pleasant moments. You can refresh yourself in their stylish pub, spend some time with animals, take horse-riding lessons, ride around the countryside in a carriage and so forth.

ANTONSTÁL MANSION
In quiet White Carpathians near the border with the Czech Republic, twelve kilometers from Nemšová there is a mansion Antonstál. The surrounding area is suitable for hiking, cycling and horse riding. The area around the property is an excellent spot for observing deer and wild boars.