Kumburk Castle Ruins
Zřícenina hradu Kumburk
Parking available
Dogs allowed
Explore the majestic ruins of Kumburk Castle, a cultural monument with a rich history, offering panoramic views and ancient legends.

📜 Explore the majestic ruins of Kumburk Castle, a cultural monument with a rich history, situated at an altitude of 642 meters!
🔍 Discover panoramic views, ancient legends, and a newly built lookout tower.

Why Go

🏰 Wander through the remnants of a 14th-century Gothic castle, originally called Goldenberk or Kolmburk.
👀 Climb the lookout tower for unforgettable views of the Jičín Uplands and Krkonoše Mountains.
👻 Uncover local legends of hidden treasures, a fiery-eyed rooster, and the ghosts of Meluzína and a sad hunter.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for families and children.
📚 See the memorial plaque dedicated to poet Karel Hynek Mácha.
⚔️ Experience cultural events like "Kumburské svítání" with historical fencing, puppet theatre, and folk crafts.

Cost

💰 Entry to the castle ruins is completely free!
💸 Voluntary donations are welcome, and some cultural events may have an entry fee.

Getting There

🚂 From Syřenov train stop, follow the yellow tourist trail for 3 km.
🚶‍♀️ From Nová Paka or Stará Paka, it's a 4 km walk.
🗺️ An alternative is the 7 km red tourist mark from Ploužnice.

🅿️ Parking

🅿️ Parking is available at Syřenov.

Managed By

🤝 Maintained by the dedicated Sdružení pro záchranu hradu Kumburku (Association for the Rescue of Kumburk Castle).
🏛️ Owned by the municipality of Obec Syřenov.

Checklist

🐕 Dogs are welcome to join your visit, but please keep them leashed to prevent falls from the ramparts!
⏱️ Plan for about 1 hour to explore the site fully.