Dívčí kámen, Castle ruins near Třísov, Czech Republic
Dívčí kámen is a medieval fortress ruin on a rocky hill surrounded by the Vltava River and Křemežský stream, offering views across the surrounding landscape. The preserved walls stretch about 210 meters in length and are accessible through three surviving entrance gates.
The fortress was built between 1350 and 1360 by the Rosenberg family and served as a military and administrative center until abandonment in the 16th century. It played an important strategic role in the region during the medieval period.
The name comes from the German word Maidstein, meaning Maiden Stone, based on local legends of a mysterious girl said to appear on the rocks. This story still shapes how people think about and talk about the site today.
The ruins are located about nine kilometers northeast of Český Krumlov and can be reached on foot via hiking trails. The site is best explored in daylight, as the paths cross uneven terrain.
King Václav IV was temporarily held prisoner at the fortress in 1394 during a forced journey to Austria. This event marks one of the lesser-known moments of Czech history connected to this site.
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