📜 Explore the majestic ruins of Zubštejn Castle, a prominent historical monument and one of Moravia's largest.
🔍 Perched on a 688m hill near Pivonice, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Vysočina region, including Sýkoř and Pohledecká skála.
🏰 Discover remnants of a 13th-century castle, including palace, tower, and a well.
🚶♀️ Popular hiking destination, part of the Via Czechia trail, with a nearby tourist shelter.
🆓 Freely accessible year-round, making it a perfect historical outing.
🏞️ The most massive and beautiful ruin in the area, spanning 275m in length and 1.7 hectares.
⛏️ Delve into a rich history tied to early 13th-century silver ore mining, which shaped its strategic importance.
👀 See a model of the castle from around 1500 at the Bystřice nad Pernštejnem museum.
👑 Originally known as Kámen (Lapis), it was renamed Zubštejn in 1358, reflecting the Pernštejn family's bison emblem.
📜 First reliably documented in 1344, it served as a key administrative center for silver mining and protected the Svratka River trade route.
⏳ Inhabited until the 16th century, it was abandoned by 1547 and referred to as a "deserted castle."
🛡️ Undergone many reconstructions, including significant fortifications by Vilém of Pernštejn.
⛏️ Modern archaeological research and securing efforts began in 1971, with major structural work and a new wooden bridge added between 2009-2011.
🎉 The castle hosts historical events such as a "Festival of historical fencing, music, and dance" and "Castle Playing."
💰 Free entry.
🥾 Popular hiking destination, with a recommended visit duration of about 1 hour.
🚶♀️ Part of the Via Czechia trail; a nearby tourist shelter offers rest or emergency overnight stays.
🗺️ A 15km hiking route from Vír passes through Zubštejn, Pyšolec, and Aueršperk castle ruins.
🏕️ A romantic spot where it's possible to stay overnight.
👻 Explore tales of hidden treasure, a secret passage, the ghost of the unfortunate Blaženka, and the imprisonment of Jiří of Poděbrady's daughter.
🏛️ Managed by the City of Bystřice nad Pernštejnem, which oversees its preservation and public access.