In Svatý Tomáš there is not only a beautiful old church, but also the ruins of Wittinghausen (Czech: Vítkův Kámen). It is worth climbing up to it: A lookout tower opens up a view of the Bohemian Forest, the Moldaustausee, the Sternstein, and on clear days even the Alps.

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Opening times 1.7.-31.8. 10am-6pm

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Beautiful castle ruins with a great view

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1. Wittinghausen Castle Ruins – Vítkův Hrádek – old castle loop from přírodní památka Svatý Tomáš

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2. Vítkův Hrádek – old castle – Wittinghausen Castle Ruins loop from Frymburk

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3. Wittinghausen Castle Ruins – Vítkův Hrádek – old castle loop from St. Stefan am Walde

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Elevation 1,030 m

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Saturday 21 March

11°C

-1°C

18 %

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Location: Jihočeský kraj, Southwest, Czech Republic

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1. Wittinghausen Castle Ruins – Vítkův Hrádek – old castle loop from přírodní památka Svatý Tomáš

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