Oheb, Castle ruin in Proseč, Czech Republic.
Oheb is a castle ruin perched on a rocky outcrop above the Seč reservoir in Proseč. Stone walls rise from the elevated terrain and command views across the water and surrounding hills.
The castle was built in the late 14th century and named after the elbow-shaped bend in the Chrudimka river that passed beneath it. The construction of the Seč dam between 1925 and 1934 permanently altered the river landscape around the ruins.
The castle ruins serve as a research site for medieval architecture and defense systems, contributing to understanding Czech fortification methods.
Access to the ruins is via a walking path of about one kilometer from the parking area near the dam. The trail is relatively level and clearly marked, making it straightforward for visitors to reach the elevated site.
The construction of the Seč dam transformed the geography beneath the castle, converting what was once a peninsula into an island surrounded by water. This dramatic change created an unusual visual relationship between the ruins and their modern surroundings that stands out to visitors.
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