Hazmburk, Medieval castle ruins in Klapý, Czech Republic
Hasenburg consists of castle ruins sitting on a hilltop at 418 meters elevation, with two prominent towers that stand out from the landscape. The structures display medieval stonework with walls and defensive passages that still define the site today.
The Lichtenburg family built the fortress in the 13th century, and Zbynek Zajic later received it as a gift from John of Luxembourg. It then served as a fortified residence under the new family name for several centuries.
The name comes from the Czech word 'zajic', meaning hare, which was the heraldic emblem of the Zajic family who controlled it. You can still sense this choice reflected in how locals speak about the place today.
The site is accessible via a marked hiking trail starting from Klapý village, offering views across the surrounding countryside. Wear sturdy footwear since the climb is steep and the paths are uneven in places.
The fortress withstood multiple Hussite attacks during the 1420s before gradually being abandoned. Archaeological findings in the ruins reveal medieval workshops where residents once lived and worked daily.
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