Vítkův kámen, Gothic castle ruin in South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic.
Vítkův kámen is a castle ruin with Gothic features located on a hilltop in the South Bohemian Region, preserving sections of its stone walls and a square tower structure. The remains show the typical layout of a medieval border fortress with characteristic stonework and defensive elements.
The fortress was founded in the mid-13th century and served as a defensive structure along the Bohemian-Bavarian border. Its construction was part of the medieval border fortification strategy that shaped the region's defense system for generations.
The site carries the name of a medieval ruler and still displays the characteristic architecture of that era through its stone walls and tower. Visitors today can experience the Gothic structures and understand how the fortress shaped the border landscape of its time.
The site is reachable via marked hiking trails from Svatý Tomáš village and is most accessible during the warmer months. Sturdy footwear and moderate fitness are helpful because the path climbs uphill to reach the ruins.
On clear days, visitors can see across three countries from this location: the Alps, Lake Lipno, and the Bohemian Forest all lie within view. This sweeping vista reveals why the site held such strategic value for border control.
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