There’s no region in Hyrule quite like the Gerudo Highlands. Rugged cliffs, brutal cold, and powerful enemies set the tone. But if you’re looking to explore every inch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, unlocking the Gerudo Highlands Skyview Tower is essential. It not only gives you visibility across the southwestern peaks but also launches you skyward into some of the game’s most scenic aerial routes.

This guide walks you through exactly how to reach and activate the Gerudo Highlands Skyview Tower, including travel preparation, environmental hazards, and tips for navigating the unforgiving terrain.

• Location Coordinates: -3960, -1312, 0422

• Region: Gerudo Highlands (near Mount Agaat)

• Terrain Type: High-altitude cliffs and ice-blasted slopes

You’ll find the tower perched on a sheer bluff northeast of the Gerudo Canyon Skyview Tower. Reaching it isn’t as simple as walking uphill. Cold resistance is non-negotiable, and a few clever tricks will save you time and frustration.

Cold isn’t just a theme here—it’s a lethal threat. Here’s what to bring:

• Cold-Resistant Armor: Snowquill Set or Warm Doublet

• Food & Elixirs: Spicy Sautéed Peppers, Cold Resistance Elixirs (level 2 preferred)

• Climbing Gear: Optional but helps for the final ascent

• Weapons with Fire Damage: Burn through ice blockades

You’ll also need at least one Zonai Fan or Balloon device to help reach the tower platform, depending on your approach route.

Start from the Gerudo Canyon Skyview Tower and launch yourself northward. Glide as far as your stamina allows toward Mount Agaat. If you can reach a ledge midway, place a Travel Medallion there to return if things go sideways.

1. Scale the icy cliffs leading up to the tower plateau.

2. Look out for fallen rocks and Zonai devices nearby—you can build a lift if you’re short on stamina.

3. Use Recall on fallen slabs to ride them up (a trick some players overlook).

The tower itself is encased in ice and debris , making brute force entry impossible.

Here’s the puzzle: the terminal is inside, but the front is frozen shut. No matter how many fire arrows you shoot, it won’t thaw. Instead:

• Use a fire weapon (like a Flame Emitter from your inventory) to melt nearby ice walls.

• Check behind the tower for a small crevice or crawlspace .

• There’s a hidden passage leading inside through the base of the cliff just behind the tower. Bombable rocks often conceal the way.

Once inside:

• Interact with the terminal.

• Step into the launch platform.

• Soar sky-high and update your regional map.

• Full visibility of the entire Gerudo Highlands and surrounding Sky Islands

• Aerial routes to the Thunderhead Isles

• Nearby Zonai capsule depots and sky mines

• High-altitude Korok and Shrine locations

• Time of Day: Travel by day; nights are freezing and spawn stronger monsters

• Avoid Lightning: Gerudo Highlands gets storms—unequip metal items

• Mark Nearby Shrines: You’ll pass several on the way

• Sky Launch Glitch: Use Recall + Ascend together for extra airtime

The Gerudo Highlands Skyview Tower isn’t just another waypoint. It’s a test of endurance and planning. From freezing peaks to cleverly hidden entrances, it represents some of Tears of the Kingdom’s most rewarding open-world design. Once unlocked, it opens access to the mysterious southern skies and beyond—all with a dramatic launch that makes every second of the climb worth it.

Mark it, prep for cold, and make that climb. The sky is calling.