📜 Historic 13th-century Gothic castle ruins, once Moravia's highest at 830m, forming a unique 'double-castle' complex with Pustý zámek.
🔍 Popular rock climbing area offering panoramic views of the Hrubý Jeseník mountains.
🧗♀️ Rock Climbing: Nearly 200 bolted routes, from beginner (3 UIAA) to expert (10- UIAA).
🏰 Castle Ruins: Explore 13th-century Gothic remains via ladders for panoramic Hrubý Jeseník views.
🌲 Nature Scenery: Enjoy beautiful landscapes ideal for hiking around the ruins.
🤝 Double-Castle: Discover Pustý zámek, forming a unique historical complex.
⚠️ Challenging Climbing: Many routes are difficult (VI and VII UIAA), requiring experience.
🌿 Mossy Routes: Climbing routes can be heavily overgrown, difficult without cleaning.
🚫 Pietary Site: Maintain order and respect at the memorial on Přední skály.
🚶♀️ Difficult Access: Path to rock summit is challenging, some access involves walking off marked trails; maps can be inaccurate.
🗺️ Use GPS as some maps show incorrect castle locations.
🚫 Climbing with crampons is strictly forbidden.
🗑️ Maintain cleanliness and order, especially in camping areas, as it's in a protected landscape zone.
💰 Entry to castle ruins and parking are free.
🕒 Open daily, freely accessible.
Free parking in Vrbno pod Pradědem (Železná) or Bílý Potok.
Permit (approx. 50 CZK/day) might be needed to drive past Bedřichov.
Hospoda U Radka at the crossroads in Železná, near parking area.
Horská chata Rabštejn (mountain hut) near climbing area (capacity 20-25).
Camping allowed for ČHS members on meadow above hut.
Buses to Železná (4.8 km walk) or Ludvíkov (3 km walk).
Train to Vrbno pod Pradědem (5 km walk).