📜 Explore the atmospheric ruins of a 14th-century Gothic castle, officially recognized as a significant archaeological locality.
🔍 Discover a site rich in history, featuring ancient walls, cellars, deep wells, and evidence of medieval fortifications.
🏰 Step back in time at the historic Chudý hrádek castle ruins, also known as Pustý zámek or Poustka
🏞️ Enjoy scenic views from the sandstone massif above Dolský stream valley
🚶♀️ Perfect for a leisurely walk along marked tourist paths, including a unique summer path through the valley
✨ Experience a freely accessible site, open all year round
⚠️ The terrain can be uneven, so wear appropriate footwear
🌲 Access involves walking on paths, not suitable for vehicles
🔎 Chudý hrádek is classified as a significant archaeological locality (ÚAN I) in the Czech Republic, founded by Berky z Dubé in the 14th century.
🚧 The site is under overall archaeological protection; interventions are generally not permitted.
📝 Any construction or activities that could endanger archaeological finds must be reported to the Archaeological Institute.
🛡️ Discover remnants of a distinct 150m long arc-shaped rampart, a protective moat, and encircling walls, along with a 30m deep well and 14m deep cistern.
🔥 Note the masonry with red discoloration, indicating past fire damage, possibly from a Husite attack in 1426.
🏰 Explore the preserved palace, rock-carved cellars, and the remains of a cylindrical tower (bergfrit).
👣 Best accessed by marked green tourist paths from Dřevčice (2km, via Čertova rokle valley) or Zahrádky station (1km road, then 7km green trail).
🗓️ Open all year.
⏱️ Plan for approximately 3 hours to explore the site thoroughly.
🏛️ Operated by Infocentrum města Dubá.