📜 Rabenštejn Castle, a former Gothic watchtower and popular rock climbing area, stands dramatically in the foothills of the Hrubý Jeseník mountains.
🔍 Once the highest-situated castle in Moravia, it offers a unique blend of historical exploration and outdoor adventure.
🧗♀️ Rock Climbing: Discover nearly 200 routes on firm, richly structured rock, with difficulties from 3 to 10- UIAA, secured with rings, bolts, and borháks.
🏰 Castle Ruins: Explore the remains of a 13th-century Gothic castle, accessible via ladders, providing beautiful panoramic views of Hrubý Jeseník and Haná.
🌲 Nature Scenery: Enjoy beautiful natural landscapes ideal for hiking around the castle ruins and climbing areas.
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly: Some routes on Přední skály are suitable for beginners and families (3, 4, 5 UIAA).
✈️ Nearby Attractions: Visit the nearby Pustý zámek (Veisenštejn), forming an unusual "double-castle" complex, with Rabenštejn serving as its observatory.
⚠️ Challenging Climbing: Many routes, especially on Zadní skály, are more difficult (VI and VII UIAA), requiring experience.
🌿 Mossy Routes: Rabenštejn's climbing routes are now heavily overgrown with moss, making them difficult to climb without extensive cleaning; consider Ludvíkov for better conditions.
🚫 Pietary Site: A pietary place on Přední skály requires visitors to maintain order and respect.
🚶♀️ Off-Trail Access: Access to Rabenštejn from Pustý zámek might involve walking off marked trails through the forest, and the path to the rock summit is challenging.
💰 Admission: Entry to the castle ruins is free.
🅿️ Parking: Parking is available and free of charge.
🍽️ Food and Dining: Hospoda U Radka is located at the crossroads in Železná, near the parking area.
🏕️ Accommodation: Horská chata Rabštejn (mountain hut) is located southwest of the Přední skály climbing area.
🚗 Driving: Park in Vrbno pod Pradědem (Železná part of the village), e.g., at the Hájenka tourist shelter, or by the forest road (free parking).
🚌 Public Transport: Buses go to Železná. From "Rozcestník Železná" (near Chalupa u Hrušků pod Pradědem), follow the green marked tourist route for 4.8 km to the ruins. Alternatively, take a bus to Ludvíkov and walk ~3 km, or a train to Vrbno pod Pradědem and walk ~5 km.
🚶♀️ Hiking: From Bílý Potok, it's 1.3 km to Pustý zámek, then about 300m further northeast and 90m higher to Rabenštejn (some parts off-trail).
🤝 Contact Info: TIC Vrbno pod Pradědem
* Phone: +420 554 751 585
* Website: www.tic-vrbno.cz
* Address: Železná, Vrbno pod Pradědem 793 26