Rabštejn, Castle ruin in Oskava, Czech Republic

Rabštejn is the highest-situated castle in Moravia, standing in the Bedřichov cadastre of Oskava in the Šumperk district. Its remains lie within the Rabštejn nature reserve, and since 1964 the site has been protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Rabštejn was first mentioned in 1318, when Bishop Konrád ceded it to Jan of Luxembourg. In 1355 Pertold of Lipá sold it to Margrave Jan, and in 1398 Jošt of Luxembourg pledged it to Procek of Vildenberk and Bouzov. During the Hussite wars it became a base of Hussite supporters who plundered the estates of the Olomouc bishopric.

The castle gave its name to the Rabštejn nature reserve that surrounds the ruins today. Its German name Rabenstein, "raven rock", is recalled in the climbing area Skály na Rabštejn on the slopes below. The site has been protected as a cultural monument since 1964.

Access to the site is available via marked hiking trails starting from Horská chata Rabštejn lodge, located about 500 meters away. The walk to reach the ruins is straightforward, and visitors should wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.

The site sits adjacent to Skály na Rabsztejn, the largest climbing area in Northern Moravia, offering many routes for rock climbers. This proximity makes the location appealing to both hikers and climbers exploring the region.