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Kynžvart Castle Ruins

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Kynžvart Castle Ruins

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: CHKO Slavkovský les

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    1. Kladska Human Sundial – Boardwalk in Slavkovský Les loop from Lázně Kynžvart

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    03:54

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    12.3km

    03:23

    210m

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

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    July 29, 2023

    The ruin was a former border castle. It was last destroyed by the Swedes in 1648, before that by Charles IV in 1347-48.

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      September 16, 2025

      Kynžvart is a castle ruin located on the edge of the Slavkov Forest in the Cheb District of the Karlovy Vary Region. It is located on Castle Hill (approximately 1 km northeast of the Lázně Kynžvart urban area). The ruins are one of the highest castles in the Czech Republic, standing at an altitude of 824 meters. Since 1963, the castle ruins have been protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

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        Location: Karlovarský kraj, Severozápad, Czech Republic

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