Štěpánka is a stone neo-Gothic lookout tower on Hvězda Hill in the western Krkonoše Mountains, on Příchovice Ridge. The lookout tower is 24 m high and has 81 steps.

The lookout tower with a tourist hut on the highest peak of the Černostudní ridge (869 m) was built in 1905. The viewing platform is located at a height of 26 m. A total of 91 steps lead up.

Operation of the tower. From the crown of the tower, through the windows of the observation platform, you can partially see the Jizera Mountains and the peaks of their southern foothills (Maxovský Ridge with Slovanka, Bukovská hora, Tanvaldský Špičák and Smržovka Vyhlídka). The tower offers beautiful views of the Krkonoše massif and Černostudníční Ridge.

The lookout tower is the oldest iron lookout tower in Bohemia. It was built in 1887 by the joint efforts of three sections of the German Mountain Association - Jablonec, Janov and Hornokamenice.

We are mainly engaged in hiking. We organize hiking events for members and for the public with a focus on youth and parents with children. We take care of hiking signs in the Semily region.

Restaurant with a lookout tower.