📜 Gothic Buben Castle ruins, a protected cultural monument since 1964.
🔍 Freely accessible historical site on a rocky promontory above the Mže River near Plešnice.
🏰 Explore extensive walls, remnants of a palace, and a large courtyard
🌳 Enjoy scenic natural surroundings and forests
🚶♀️ Hike along comfortable forest paths from Plešnice, suitable for strollers and children on balance bikes
💰 Experience a cultural site with free entry
✨ Discover local legends of secret underground passages
🛡️ Learn about its rich history, including never being conquered during the Hussite Wars
⚠️ Exercise maximum caution; climbing the weathered ruins is not recommended
🤫 Might feel too quiet if you prefer bustling attractions
🚫 Camping within the castle premises is generally prohibited (except with special permission)
💸 Free entry for all visitors
🚶♀️ Accessible via a comfortable forest path along the stream from Plešnice (blue tourist trail).
🚆 Reach Plešnice by train from Plzeň, Mariánské Lázně, or Bezdružice (trains run approximately every two hours).
🚌 Buses on line 722 (Tachov – Plzeň) stop at Plešnice,rozc.1.0 (1 km from the village).
Free parking is available in Plešnice village. For access to the castle, strollers need to be left below the rocky outcrop due to difficult terrain inside.
🏛️ Owned and managed by the municipality of Plešnice since 2010.
🚫 Respect the ruins and surroundings, and help maintain cleanliness.
🔥 Fires are only allowed at the single designated fireplace in the castle courtyard.
🎉 Castle grounds can be used for events like weddings, but prior permission is required from the owner or administrator.