Hubertus Lookout Tower
From the lookout in the Dudlesz forest, northwest of Sopron, you will have a unique 360-degree view that includes the Schneeberg, the Forchtenstein Castle and the Lake Fertő among other things.
Erected in the Dudlesz Forest—on the site of the former Old Hubertus Lookout—this 14-meter-tall wooden structure was built to mark the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution and Freedom Fight.
It serves as a memorial to the students and professors from Sopron who, following the suppression of the revolution, found a new home in Vancouver, Canada.
Notably, this is the fourth structure of its kind in the Dudlesz Forest. It features the "forester’s star"—a symbol of the Hungarian forestry profession and the sense of belonging rooted in the traditions of Selmec—as well as the maple leaf, Canada’s national symbol, representing the new homeland that provided refuge and its natural treasures.
Respect for historical roots is expressed through a carved Hungarian *kopjafa* (memorial post) located at the base of the lookout, while a Canadian totem pole—inspired by Indigenous North American culture—embodies themes of protection, family, and the imprint of life-altering historical events. A "twin" tower, based on the same design, is also being constructed in Canada.
GPS coordinates: 47° 43' 4.8" N, 16° 34' 22.3" E
