📜 Explore the historic Ralsko Castle Ruins atop Ralsko hill near Mimoň, Czech Republic.
🏰 Discover remnants of a 14th-century Gothic fortress with a rich medieval past and stunning panoramic views.
🏞️ Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of North Bohemia, including peaks like Bezděz, Ještěd, Hazmburk, Říp, Luž, Jedlová, and Klíč.
🚶♀️ Hike to a protected cultural monument and part of the Ralsko Nature Reserve.
🌳 Experience an area preserved by its unique history, including a period as a Soviet military zone (1969-1990).
🛡️ See remains of two residential towers, thick perimeter walls, and other historical structures.
⚠️ The hike to the ruins is physically demanding.
♿ Not suitable for wheelchairs.
🚧 Exercise increased caution, especially with children, as some parts of the ruins are in poor condition with a risk of falling stones.
💰 Entry is completely free!
🗓️ Accessible freely year-round, 24/7.
🏛️ Operated by Hrad Ralsko.
⏱️ Plan for a visit duration of approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
👟 Wear comfortable shoes for the demanding hike up the hill.
🚗 By Car: From Mimoň, take road no. 270 towards Stráž pod Ralskem, then turn off to Ralsko. Parking is available below the hill.
🚆 By Train: The nearest train station is Mimoň (line no. 086 Liberec – Česká Lípa). From Mimoň, it's about a 4 km walk or you can take a bus.
🚌 By Bus: Buses run from Mimoň to Ralsko (stop: Ralsko, pod hradem).