Štamberk Castle Ruins
Zřícenina hradu Štamberk
Drinking water
Explore the atmospheric ruins of a 13th-century Gothic castle, Štamberk, nestled within a nature reserve known for its ancient forests and unique stone seas.

📜 Discover the remnants of Štamberk Castle, a magnificent 13th-century Gothic stronghold, strategically built on granite outcrops at 695m above sea level.
🔍 Explore the 'Štamberk a kamenné moře' nature reserve, known for its old beech forests, extensive stone seas, and boulder streams, offering a unique blend of history and natural beauty.

Why Go

🏰 Wander through the ruins of a pre-Hussite era noble residence, once protected by a double moat.
🌳 Immerse yourself in the ancient beech forests and unique stone seas of the nature reserve.
🚶‍♀️ Follow newly added footpaths and educational trails, exploring rugged rocky terrain.
⛏️ Witness ongoing archaeological probes, revealing insights into the castle's past, including uncovered masonry and a crossbow bolt.
📖 Learn about the legend of 'Tajemství hradu Štamberka' (The Secret of Štamberk Castle) associated with the site.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Utilize the large shelter, big enough for a school class, for rest or gatherings.
💧 Find a forest spring with excellent drinking water about 400m below the castle.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Some parts of the ruins are currently inaccessible due to overgrown vegetation and damage from bark beetle wood extraction.
🚧 Visitors are unfortunately dismantling parts of the damaged masonry to build stone towers, which impacts the historical integrity.

Hiking

🚶️ Blue trail (3 km) from Velký pařezitý rybník.
🚶‍♀️ Green trail (1 km) from Lhotka village.
🚶 Green trail (7 km) from Telč.

🏊‍♀️ Nearby Attractions

🏞️ Visit Velký pařezitý rybník (approx. 3 km along the blue trail) for swimming.
⛰️ Hike to Míchova skála (along the blue trail towards Řásná) for beautiful panoramic views from a granite massif.

Managed By

🏛️ Municipality of Řásná

Cost

💰 Free entry.

Getting There

📍 Located northwest of Lhotka u Telče, near Řásná, approximately 10 km from Telč.