--- title: "Tollenstein Castle (Tolštejn, Czech Republic)" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/castle-tollenstein" description: "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." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1036708/44af1b82134487d3a2f186744e26ba1c1cd2acba58eb4e5dad5818d8e6fa69bf/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Tollenstein Castle (Tolštejn, Czech Republic) ============================================= - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Castle Hilly landscape at sunset with a ruined castle on a wooded hill, surrounded by autumnal trees and soft rays of light. Ruinen alter Steinmauern mit Bäumen auf der Spitze, vor bewaldeten Hügeln. Easily accessible castle ruins with a viewpoint and cozy refreshment stop in the Lusatian Mountains. 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. Read more Good to know ------------ 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 Read more Price info Jedlová: 15 CZK Tolštejn: 20 CZK (viewing platform) Read more 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) Read more Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Information centre - Boat tours - Viewpoint/viewing tower Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower Contact **Burgruine Tollenstein** Rozhled 79 407 56 Jiřetín pod Jedlovou