Marčulina lookout tower. (source: KOCR Northeast Slovakia)
A new shelter is set to enhance the Marčulina observation tower, perched atop Marčulina hilltop in the Levočské vrchy hills of northern Slovakia.
Scheduled for completion in the spring of next year, the shelter will offer visitors a cosy space to rest, featuring benches, tables, and folding beds within the lower part of the tower, which stands at 1,225 metres above sea level, as reported by the SITA newswire.
Construction of the Marčulina observation tower began in 2020, and it currently boasts five floors. While the final roofed level is still under construction, it is expected to be completed by next summer, bringing the tower’s total height to 35 metres.
Even without the top floor, visitors can already enjoy stunning views of the surrounding landscape, including the Levočské vrchy, Branisko mountain, and both the High and Low Tatras.
Once completed, the shelter will provide additional amenities, such as charging stations for mobile phones powered by electricity generated from photovoltaic panels.
Situated along the St. Mary's Pilgrimage route, the tower connects key pilgrimage sites, including Levoča and the village of Litmanová. The Javorina-Marčulina mountain can be accessed by cyclists and hikers via the red and yellow markers from the Levočská dolina valley.
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