📜 A romantic ruin of a historic mill, nestled at the confluence of the Kamenice and Jetřichovická Bělá rivers.
🎬 Famous as a filming location for beloved Czech fairytale movies, declared a cultural monument in 2007.
🏞️ Explore the picturesque ruins of a 16th-century mill, dating back to 1515
🚶♀️ Enjoy a scenic hike through Bohemian Switzerland National Park
🎥 Visit the iconic set of 'Pyšná princezna', 'Peklo s princeznou', and 'Čertova nevěsta'
🌳 Discover the ancient 'Royal Spruce' tree nearby, over 180 years old and 27 meters tall
💰 Enjoy free and year-round access to this cultural monument
🚴♀️ Ideal for walks and cycling (route 3076) in the surrounding area
🌉 See remnants of the first reinforced concrete bridge in former Austria-Hungary nearby
⚠️ Access is via hiking trails, which might not be suitable for everyone
👻 Local legend tells of a tragic ghost story, which might be unsettling for some
🚧 Steep descent from Vysoká Lípa (blue trail) is better in dry weather
💸 Entry is completely free!
🚶♀️ The most convenient access is a pleasant 3 km walk from Jetřichovice village, following the well-maintained yellow-marked forest path.
🚌 From Vysoká Lípa, follow the blue tourist mark down to the Kamenice River, then walk approximately 2 km along the river. Bus stops are in Jetřichovice (near Starý mlýn or in the village center).
🚆 The nearest train station is in Česká Kamenice (10 km away), with marked tourist routes leading from there.
🚴♀️ Accessible for cyclists via route 3076.
🅿️ Parking is available in the center of Jetřichovice near Restaurant Praha (opposite the information center) or at a small parking lot in front of the children's recovery center.
🚗 Another option is parking in Vysoká Lípa.
💰 Small paid parking lot available at Starý mlýn near Jetřichovice.
📜 Originally a three-wheel mill and sawmill from 1515, it produced flour, beer, and spirits.
👑 Owned by the Pohl family for over 200 years (1696-1910), gaining its Baroque look in 1727.
🍻 After timber floating restricted milling (post-1814), it became famous for brewing beer and distilling spirits.
🍽️ Transformed into a popular excursion restaurant in the late 19th century (post-1881), especially after boat trips started on the Kamenice river.
🏗️ Abandoned after World War II in 1945 and began to decay, declared a cultural monument in 2007.
👻 A local legend tells of a miller's son tragically murdered by his own parents, whose spirits are said to still linger around the mill.
🎬 Featured prominently in the 1952 fairytale 'Pyšná princezna' (Proud Princess) by Bořivoj Zeman, where it was shown fully functional with its mill race.
👸 Also appeared in Miloslav Šmídmajer's 2008 fairytale 'Peklo s princeznou' (Hell with a Princess), where its crumbling walls provided a perfect "hellish" atmosphere.
😈 Featured in the 2011 fairytale 'Čertova nevěsta' (The Devil's Bride).
🛠️ In summer, attend the Forest Crafts Days festival, co-organized by the National Park administration and the Institute of Ethnology.
🌳 Held on a nearby meadow by the Royal Spruce, featuring charcoal burners, blacksmiths, glassblowers, and bakers.
🎨 Children can make beads, try a spinning wheel, or felt wool.
🐟 Participate in the "Return of Salmon" project, running since the late 1990s.
💧 Salmon fry are released annually in the Kamenice River around Dolský Mill to restore their population in the Elbe basin.
🏞️ Explore Jetřichovice with its famous Jetřichovické Rocks and Mariina Viewpoint.
🏡 Visit the picturesque village of Kamenická Stráň, known for its timber-framed houses.
⛪ Discover the rock chapel in Všemily.
🌳 Don't miss the ancient 'Royal Spruce' tree, about 500m away.
🚶♀️ Further afield, explore Pravčická Gate, Divoká and Edmundova Gorges, Hřensko, and Děčín Castle and Zoo (including Pastýřská Wall).
⛰️ Explore Růžovský vrch and Kamenická vyhlídka for more scenic views.
🌳 Managed in cooperation with the Bohemian Switzerland National Park administration.
👨👩👧👦 Suitable for families with children; strollers are best on the yellow-marked route from Starý mlýn near Jetřichovice.
🐶 Dogs are allowed on a leash.
☀️ Beautiful to visit throughout the year.
❄️ For winter visits, the yellow route from Jetřichovice is the most reliable.