The ruins of Tolštejn Castle rise 670 meters above Jiřetín pod Jedlovou in Bohemian Switzerland. The castle was built in the 13th or 14th century and first mentioned in a document in 1337. For a long time, it served to secure important trade routes between Bohemia and Upper Lusatia.
The castle was destroyed in 1642 during the Thirty Years' War. Remains of the walls and a small viewing platform with sweeping views over northern Bohemia, Upper Lusatia and the Lusatian Mountains have been preserved.
A mountain inn with an outdoor area is located on the castle slope. The castle ruins are easily accessible via several marked hiking trails and are often combined with a visit to the nearby Jedlová lookout tower.
Openings
- The Tollenstein (Tolštejn) is freely accessible all year round.
There is a charge for the viewing platform.
Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 - 19:00
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Monday day off
Open until at least 18:00 on public holidays on Mondays.Dayoff: Monday Price info
- Jedlová: 15 CZK
Tolštejn: 20 CZK (viewing platform) Directions & Parking facilities
- Line: Bicycle train T 2
Public transportation stop:
Jedlová railroad station
Jiřetín pod Jedlovou, market square
Parking possibilities:
Jiřetín pod Jedlovou, Tolštejn Castle parking lot
Distance from the parking lots:
Tolštejn Castle parking lot (Tolštejn: 400 m, Jedlová 2.2 km)
