Břecštejn

#331 among destinations in Czech Republic

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Břecštejn is a ruin of a castle about six kilometres west of the town of Trutnov. In the sub-castle lies the small village of Hrádeček, the nearest village is Vlčice. It has been protected as a cultural monument since 1964.

Alternative names: Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 50°35'2"N, 15°49'42"E

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KrálovéhradeckýCzech Republic

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

Nearby attractions include: Stachelberg, Rýchory, Dvorský les, Janské Lázně.

4.9 miNE
Military museum, Lookout, History museum
Stachelberg, Trutnov
125 min walk • The Stachelberg fortress is one of the largest fortresses in the Czech Republic. It was built as a complex of 12 bunkers between 1937 and 1938 as a Czechoslovak fort. However, the process of construction was stopped due to the Munich Agreement in 1938. Therefore, the fortress has never been finished.
4.8 miN
Mountain
Rýchory, Krkonoše National Park
122 min walk • Rýchory is a mountain ridge in the Czech Republic lying in the eastern Giant Mountains. It is the easternmost tip of the Giant Mountains, forming a broad belt of forested ridges from Horní Lysečiny over the Mravenečník hill to the Sklenářovický hill.
4.7 miN
Mountain
Dvorský les, Krkonoše National Park
120 min walk • Dvorský les is a mountain in the Czech Republic. It is the highest peak of Rýchory ridge in Krkonoše mountain range.
3.9 miNW
Town
Janské Lázně
100 min walk • Visitors to Janské Lázně can explore the area's lush forests and pristine landscapes, which provide ample opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and Nordic walking. In the winter months, the town transforms into a snowy wonderland, offering excellent conditions...
4.7 miE
Concentration camp
Gabersdorf labour camp
122 min walk • The Gabersdorf forced labour camp, later a Nazi concentration camp, was located at Libeč in Czechoslovakia. In the camp, Jewish women were detained who worked at the textile factories of Hasse and company, Etrich, and Vereinigte Textilwerke K. H. Barthel.
3.2 miN
Town
Svoboda nad Úpou
81 min walk • One of the main attractions in Svoboda nad Úpou is the beautiful Úpa River, which flows through the town and provides a tranquil setting for leisurely walks and picnics. The surrounding forests and meadows also offer the perfect backdrop for exploring the local flora...
6.3 miNW
Town, Neighbourhood
Černý Důl, Krkonoše National Park
162 min walk • Černý Důl is a market town in Trutnov District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 700 inhabitants. It lies in the Giant Mountains.
3.9 miW
Village
Rudník
100 min walk • Rudník is a municipality and village in Trutnov District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,200 inhabitants. It lies at the foothills of the Giant Mountains.