📜 A large castle ruin, first mentioned in 1289, perched on a rocky promontory above the Brtnice river valley.
🔍 Originally an early Gothic castle, rebuilt extensively in the 14th century, it's one of the best-researched medieval castles in the Czech Republic, featuring a 17m high prism-shaped tower and remains of two palaces.
🏰 Explore a significant historical and archaeological site with triple fortifications
🦴 Discover unique finds like a newborn skeleton (a medieval foundation sacrifice) and the largest collection of bone dice in Central Europe
🚶♀️ Enjoy scenic hiking along the popular trail through the picturesque Brtnice Valley, dotted with former mills
🆓 Entry to the grounds is free year-round
📚 Learn about its advanced 14th-century warm-air heating system and complex history of ownership and reconstruction
🚆 Best reached from Přímělkov train station, following the green marked trail along the river for 3 km.
🚌 Alternatively, take a bus from Jihlava or Třebíč to Brtnice, then enjoy an 8 km walk or cross-country ski through the scenic Brtnice river valley to the castle.
🚶♀️ From the castle, it's about 2 km to Přímělkov or Dolní Smrčné train stations.
ℹ️ Operated by Informační centrum Brtnice (Brtnice Information Centre)