Cseh Svájc Nemzeti Park

Történelmi helyszínek és romok a Cseh Svájc Nemzeti Parkban

Historical Sites & Ruins

Explore the architectural heritage of the Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland borderlands. This collection features 14th-century rock castles like Šaunštejn and Falkenštejn, which were carved directly into sandstone massifs for defense. It includes industrial relics like the 16th-century Dolský mlýn water mill and observation towers offering views across the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. These sites highlight the region's history of medieval fortification, timber milling, and early mountain tourism.

Historical Sites & Ruins — Térkép

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Hrad Falkenštejn

Ruins of a 14th-century rock castle near Jetřichovice. The site features rooms, stairs, and a cistern carved directly into the sandstone summit.

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Rozhledna Janovský vrch

A 40-meter-tall steel observation tower built in 2013. It provides panoramic views of the Bohemian Switzerland National Park, including the Pravčická brána rock arch.

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Niedermühle Hinterhermsdorf

Historical water mill located on the Kirnitzsch River, representing the traditional industrial architecture of the Saxon Switzerland region.

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Vlčí hrádek

Remnants of a small 14th-century medieval rock fortification located in the forests near the village of Brtníky.

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Chřibský hrádek

Chřibský hrádek is a ruined rock castle in Doubice in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic.

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Šaunštejn

A 14th-century rock castle accessible via steep metal ladders and bridges. Known as the 'Robbers' Castle,' it offers expansive views of the surrounding sandstone landscape.

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Dolský mlýn

The ruins of a three-story water mill dating back to 1515. Located at the confluence of the Kamenice and Jetřichovická Bělá rivers, it is a protected cultural monument.

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Brtnický hrádek

Ruins of a medieval rock castle featuring a small chamber and defensive foundations carved into the sandstone cliffside.

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Aussichtsturm Großer Winterberg

Historical 19th-century lookout tower situated on the Großer Winterberg peak. The site includes a mountain inn and requires a small entry fee for tower access.

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Kyjovský hrádek

The largest rock castle in the region, dating to the 14th century. It features extensive rock-cut rooms and defensive trenches within the Kyjov valley.