Kozí hřbet Castle, Gothic castle ruin in Radíč, Czech Republic

Kozí hřbet Castle is a Gothic ruin near Radíč whose remaining structures display medieval fortification elements typical of Central Europe. The stone walls that survive show how defensive architecture was built during this period, with features designed to protect residents from attack.

The castle was first mentioned in writing in 1369 as Hrádek, held by Volkéř of Hrádek, though archaeological finds date its origin to the 13th century. From 1392 it belonged to Bohuslav Břekovec, whose sons Petr and Hašek joined the Taborite faction during the Hussite Wars. In 1441 Petr repelled a Taborite siege, but shortly after 1475 the castle was sold and described as deserted.

The castle was first recorded in 1369 under the name Hrádek, when Volkéř of Hrádek held it; archaeological finds place its origin in the 13th century. Petr Břekovec, a Taborite, repelled a Taborite siege of the castle in 1441. Shortly after 1475 it was sold and described as deserted.

The ruins are accessible via marked hiking paths that start from nearby villages in the area. Visitors should expect uneven ground and prepare with sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for changing weather conditions.

The name translates to Goat Ridge and refers to the hilly landscape where the ruins stand. This kind of geographic naming was common for castles in the region that took their names directly from the land.