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Plzeňský kraj

Švihov Water Castle

Plzeňský kraj

Švihov Water Castle

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Švihov Water Castle

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Location: Plzeňský kraj, Southwest, Czech Republic

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Tips

May 28, 2022

Cycling

The beautiful and well-preserved moated castle was built around 1480. You should take your time and take a guided tour. The castle only really became well-known through the shooting of the film "Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella".

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August 12, 2026

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The Gothic water castle, first mentioned in writing in 1375, was built by the Švihovský von Rýzmberk family. It is one of the largest water castles in Bohemia. In the …

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May 28, 2022

Cycling

The town of Svihov is worth a trip for the castle alone. A very nice town hall, the old and new Jewish cemetery, the St. Ägidius and St. Wenceslas churches are among the other sights. There are also good places to stop.

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Švihov Castle – Švihov Water Castle loop from Švihov u Klatov

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Švihov Castle – Švihov Water Castle loop from Švihov

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Švihov Castle – Švihov Water Castle loop from Švihov

9.85km

02:49

220m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 420 m

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Location: Plzeňský kraj, Southwest, Czech Republic

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