The strange ruin of what was once a Gothic castle, founded at the end of the 14th century by the family of Vartenberk, has become the main symbol of the region of Český ráj.
The location on two steep basalt rock cliffs meant that Trosky Castle was difficult to conquer - even the Hussites were not successful. However, if you take a tour around the premises, you can get to know a lot about the rich history of the castle and its development and you can climb the towers called Baba (i.e. Old Woman) and Panna (i.e. Young Girl). Both towers offer unique views of the wide surroundings.
In July and August the tours are completed with shows - birds of prey training and breeding.
You can go through the castle on your own, without a guide. As regards groups, you can book a guide ahead of time (July -August).
mailTroskovice
hrad Trosky, Troskovice, 512 63
GSM: | +420 602 342 627 |
E-mail: | trosky@npu.cz |
Web: | www.hrad-trosky.eu www.facebook.com/SHTrosky |
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Libošovice - Trosky
Sobotecko: Podtrosecká valleys to the ruins of Trosky Castle
The 18 km route with a moderate difficulty starts in Libošovice and takes you to Věžák Pond, then to the ruins of Trosky Castle and back to Libošovice. You can also choose to start and end your trip in Sobotka. This will extend the route to 30 km in total.