Prácheň, Medieval castle ruin in Velké Hydčice, Czech Republic.
The stone castle sits on a hill overlooking the surrounding landscape, with remaining walls marking the original fortification structure.
Built in 1315 by Bavor III from Strakonice, the castle replaced an earlier Přemyslid hillfort that served as a regional administrative center.
The site belonged to the hradská soustava, a network of medieval fortifications that controlled important trade routes through Bohemia.
The ruins remain accessible throughout the year, with nearby hiking trails connecting to the town of Horažďovice and the Otava River valley.
A 19th-century hermitage was constructed within the castle walls by the Rummerskirch family, adding an unexpected architectural element to the medieval ruins.
Location: Velké Hydčice
Inception: 1315
Part of: hradská soustava
GPS coordinates: 49.31600,13.68170
Latest update: March 13, 2025 06:45
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