📜 A striking neo-Gothic castle, Hněvín Castle offers panoramic views and a rich history.
🔍 Explore its lookout tower, observatory, and unique exhibitions, including a new viewpoint.
🏰 Discover a romantic neo-Gothic castle, a landmark above Most.
🔭 Visit the Hněvín Observatory, equipped with a powerful 1912 Gustav Heyde refractor (up to 200x zoom, H-alpha filter).
🚶♀️ Climb 118 steps to the lookout tower's 21-meter high platform for breathtaking views of the Krušné hory and Most basin.
🧪 Explore the interactive Edward Kelley alchemist exhibition (currently under reconstruction).
🎭 Enjoy cultural and musical events, yoga sessions, and the Hněvín Ferratas.
🌟 Experience an adventurous climb with rewarding views of the Ore Mountains, Matylda Lake, and parts of Most Lake.
💪 Choose from a range of difficulties: easier 'A' for beginners, 'A/B' or 'B' for intermediate, and challenging 'C', 'D', and 'E' routes for experienced climbers.
👨👩👧👦 Suitable for children and beginners on easier routes, making it a great family activity.
⏱️ The entire ferrata experience, including approach and return, typically takes about 2 hours.
📜 Explore a historical cave, excavated during WWII as an air-raid shelter, now featuring a newly developed wooden terrace for comfortable access and panoramic views.
👰 Consider it for weddings, engagements, or pre-wedding photoshoots with stunning backdrops.
🌳 Grounds are freely accessible year-round for relaxation and historical immersion.
✨ Discover a brand new, freely accessible viewpoint offering breathtaking views of the landscape.
⚠️ Edward Kelley exhibition is temporarily closed for renovation.
🍽️ The historical restaurant is closed and reopening only in Autumn 2025.
🏨 A hotel is scheduled to open in 2026, so no on-site accommodation currently.
🚫 Strict safety rules for ferratas require certified equipment, including sturdy footwear, a harness, a fall arrester set, a helmet, and climbing gloves.
⚠️ Climbing is prohibited during adverse weather conditions such as rain, thunderstorms, snow, reduced visibility, or on wet/damp rocks due to safety concerns.
🚨 Entry to the ferrata is at your own risk, emphasizing personal responsibility for safety.
♿ Be aware that the castle tower is not wheelchair accessible.
Adult admission to the lookout tower is 50 Kč, with a discounted price of 30 Kč.
Hvězdárna Dr. A. Bečváře: Adults 50 Kč, children/students/seniors 25 Kč, family (2+1) 100 Kč. Payment is cash only.
Entry to the castle gardens is free.
Castle grounds: Open daily 9:00–18:00 (longer in summer season depending on weather).
Lookout tower: April-October 9:00-18:00, Winter season 9:00-17:00.
Snack bar: April: Sat-Sun 9:00-17:00; May-September: Mon-Thu 9:00-18:00, Fri-Sun 9:00-19:00.
Accessible by foot, bike, car, or local public transport.
Parking is available on-site at the castle parking lot (22 cars) or near the old water treatment plant (30 cars, 2 min drive/5-10 min walk).
Parking is free.
✅ Ferrata set with fall arrester (EN 958)
✅ Sit harness (or combined)
✅ Climbing helmet
✅ Ferrata gloves (protects from injuries and abrasions)
✅ Sturdy footwear with good sole (ideally ankle-high trekking boots)
➕ Recommended: Reserve carabiner with lock, short sling for rest, rope and belay devices for less confident individuals/children on harder sections (D-E), first aid kit, headlamp, charged mobile phone, sufficient water and food, layered clothing, raincoat, sun protection (cream, glasses).
Operated by the Tourist Information Centre Most.
The ferrata is managed by SPORTOVNÍ HALA MOST, a.s., located at tř. Budovatelů 112/7, 434 01 Most.
Wheelchair access is available for the gardens, restaurant, snack bar, and WC. The castle tower is not accessible.
Dogs are allowed on a leash. A muzzle is only required if necessary, with full owner responsibility.
Leave them in the designated metal stand in front of the castle. A personal lock is recommended.
Photography is unlimited during opening hours. Drones require operator consent (info@hradhnevin.cz).