Šaunštejn, Hřensko

Name: Šaunštejn
Address: Hřensko, Czech Republic

#1 among attractions in Hřensko

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Šaunštejn Castle is a rock castle near Vysoká Lípa in the Bohemian Switzerland in the Czech Republic. Today only a few ruins remain of the original castle. Preserved are the foundations of the wooden superstructure, several rooms that were chiselled-out of the rock and the cistern. ()

Alternative names: Built: XIV centuryCoordinates: 50°52'7"N, 14°21'8"E

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Hřensko Czech Republic

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Šaunštejn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pravčická brána, Mariina skála, Kamnitz Gorge, Růžovský vrch.

3.3 miW
Sizable and scenic natural stone archway
Pravčická brána, Bohemian Switzerland National Park
84 min walk • Nestled in the enchanting landscape of the Bohemian Switzerland National Park, Pravčická brána stands as a breathtaking natural marvel that captures the hearts of tourists from around the globe. This awe-inspiring sandstone arch, located near the town of Hřensko in...
2.4 miE
Rocky lookout with a historic hut
Mariina skála, Bohemian Switzerland National Park
61 min walk • Mariina skála is a 428 m rocky hill in the Czech Republic, located in the region of Bohemian Switzerland not far from Jetřichovice. It was named in the 19th century after Princess Marie Kinsky. Before that, the hill was known as the "Spitzgestein" or "Grosser Spitziger". The hill is one of the best viewing points in Bohemian Switzerland.
3.6 miW
Scenic gorge with tours via boat
Kamnitz Gorge, Bohemian Switzerland National Park
93 min walk • The Kamnitz Gorge is a rocky ravine between Hřensko, Mezná and Srbská Kamenice in Bohemian Switzerland in the Czech Republic. The river Kamnitz flows through it and discharges near Hřensko into the Elbe.
2.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Růžovský vrch, Bohemian Switzerland National Park
68 min walk • The Růžovský vrch, also Růžák is the dominant mountain in the Bohemian Switzerland east of the River Elbe in the Czech Republic. Its almost circular cone shape makes it one of the most typical representatives of the mountains of North Bohemia. The upper part of the mountain is made of basalt, whilst at its foot sandstone is also found.
6.9 miNE
Tower
Vlčí hora
178 min walk • The Vlčí hora is one of the most prominent peaks in the lowlands of the Šluknov Hook in the Czech Republic.
2.1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rudolfův kámen, Bohemian Switzerland National Park
53 min walk • The Rudolfův kámen, near Jetřichovice in the Bohemian Switzerland is a hill, 484 m above sea level. It was named in 1824 after Rudolf, 6th Prince Kinsky of Wchinitz and Tettau. Previously it had been called the Ostroh or Hoher Stein. A hut was built at the top. In good weather there are long views from the summit.
2.5 miE
Forts and castles
Falkenštejn Castle, Bohemian Switzerland National Park
64 min walk • Ruins of Falkenštejn Castle can be found next to the village Jetřichovice in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. The castle was built probably during 13th century. First written mention from 1395 appears in the chronicle of nearby town Česká Kamenice. The castle had changed hands several times.
~1020 ftN
Arch
Malá Pravčická brána, Bohemian Switzerland National Park
5 min walk • The Malá Pravčická Brána is a natural sandstone arch, that is about 2.3 m high and 3.3 m wide. It is located in Bohemian Switzerland near the red signposted main hiking route between Mezní Louka and Vysoká Lípa.
4.3 miE
Forts and castles, Entertainment
Chřibský hrádek
111 min walk • Chřibský hrádek, also Karlštejn is a ruined rock castle near Chřibská in the Bohemian Switzerland in the Czech Republic.
2.3 miSE
Church
Rock chapel
59 min walk • The St Ignatius Rock Chapel is a chapel in Všemily in the Czech Republic, which is entirely built into a hollowed-out block of rock. It is one of the most notable holy monuments in Bohemian Switzerland.
5.1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Spravedlnost
130 min walk • Spravedlnost, is a hill, shrouded in legend, in the extreme east of Bohemian Switzerland. The 533 m high volcanic cone is the local mountain of the village of Doubice. The basalt peak rises south of the village of Nová Doubice on the old road to Chřibská.