Kyjovský hrádek, Bohemian Switzerland National Park

#8 among attractions in Bohemian Switzerland National Park

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Kyjovský hrádek, also Horní Karlštejn and Pustý hrádek is the name of the ruins of what is supposed to have been a rock castle near Kyjov in the Bohemian Switzerland in the Czech Republic. The site is in the Kyjovské údolí valley on a rock terrace above the River Kirnitzsch and covers and area of 150 by 150 metres. Beam supports and the remnants of rooms carved out of the rock are still visible. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°54'40"N, 14°27'10"E

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Kyjovský hrádek – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mariina skála, Šaunštejn, Růžovský vrch, Vlčí hora.

4.1 miSW
Rocky lookout with a historic hut
Mariina skála, Bohemian Switzerland National Park
104 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.
5.3 miSW
Ruins, Forts and castles
Šaunštejn, Hřensko
135 min walk • 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.
7.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Růžovský vrch, Bohemian Switzerland National Park
194 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.
2 miN
Tower
Vlčí hora
52 min walk • The Vlčí hora is one of the most prominent peaks in the lowlands of the Šluknov Hook in the Czech Republic.
3.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rudolfův kámen, Bohemian Switzerland National Park
92 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.
4.4 miSW
Forts and castles
Falkenštejn Castle, Bohemian Switzerland National Park
113 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.
5.2 miSW
Arch
Malá Pravčická brána, Bohemian Switzerland National Park
133 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.
2.6 miS
Forts and castles, Entertainment
Chřibský hrádek
68 min walk • Chřibský hrádek, also Karlštejn is a ruined rock castle near Chřibská in the Bohemian Switzerland in the Czech Republic.
6.1 miSW
Church
Rock chapel
155 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.
1.5 miNE
Forts and castles
Krásný Buk Castle
39 min walk • Krásný Buk Castle is a ruined a medieval castle near the village of the same name in the borough of Krásná Lípa in the Šluknov Hook in the Czech Republic. Of the original castle only a few section of wall and parts of the circular rampart and castle moat have survived.
2.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Spravedlnost
58 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.