Cergowa Observation Tower

Cergowa Observation Tower is a wooden structure on the summit of Cergowa (716 m above sea level) in the Beskid Dukielski range, part of the Lower Beskids. It is located near Dukla in the Subcarpathian Voivodeship, about an 18-minute drive south of Krosno. The tower has four tiers that taper towards the top, with a roofed viewing platform whose design references the historic Canadian-style drilling derricks once common in the region. Several hiking trails lead to the summit – the yellow trail from Dukla via Złota Studzienka and the red trail from Nowa Wieś or Lubatowa. The walk from the parking area in the Ciułówka hamlet takes about 1 hour 20 minutes, and the round trip is roughly 2 hours. Near Złota Studzienka there is a small chapel from the late 19th century with a spring believed by some to have healing properties. From the platform, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountain ranges. The tower is free to visit and open year-round, with parking for about ten cars. It is a great destination for families, groups, and anyone looking for a moderate mountain walk rewarded with scenic vistas.