エルベ砂岩山地の洞窟・トップ20

Great historical place, just great to see what it used to be like there.

Awesome view of the valley and Hohenstein. Fantastic.

Nice view of the castle.

Very nice view of the castle and the town.

Great view of Hohnstein & its fortress.

Great place and a must see in the region.

Nestled in the picturesque landscape and towering high above the valleys, Falkenštejn is a witness to days long gone. This majestic place recalls an era when castles and rock fortresses dominated the landscape and told stories of power, intrigue and heroism. The climb to Falkenštejn offers a mix of adventure and fascination. Despite the modern, metal constructions, which in some eyes somewhat tarnish the original charm of the place, you are rewarded with a breathtaking view from the summit platforms. A panorama that contains centuries of history, battles and triumphs. Falkenštejn is not only a place of indescribable beauty, but also of deep history. The remains tell of the days when burgrave Mikeš Blejketa used the rock fortress as a base for his infamous raids in the 13th and 14th centuries. History whispers of the robber barons who raided neighboring Upper Lusatia during the Hussite Wars and of the turbulent changes in ownership of the castle, which eventually ended up in the hands of Siegmund von Wartenberg at Tetschen. But as rich as the history of Falkenštejn is, it is also riddled with secrets and riddles. According to various traditions, the fortress was either destroyed during the Hussite Wars or besieged and driven to ruin by the Upper Lusatian League of Six Cities. The exact circumstances remain hidden in the mists of time. The image of Falkenštejn today testifies to the romanticism of the 19th century, when the rock castle was rediscovered and made accessible as part of the tourist development of Bohemian Switzerland. The impressive, around 25-meter-deep crevice that runs through the entire rock, as well as the rooms carved deep into the sandstone, are evidence of the impressive craftsmanship of times gone by. Visitors, both young and old, are encouraged to read the small information plaques scattered throughout the site to gain a deeper understanding of this historical treasure. Although the modern steel and iron construction may detract from the original atmosphere for some, the fascination of Falkenštejn remains undeniable. A place that combines history, nature and adventure in a unique way.

If you stand here and look down into the valley, you will witness the constant change that our forests are going through. Once green and vibrant, many trees now show brown marks, signs of the bark beetle that has wreaked havoc in this area. But even if this scene makes the heart heavy, the view is still impressive. Secured by a railing, the view here is no less impressive in its melancholy - and it is also safe for children to access. The silence that surrounds the valley is broken by the majestic view of Hohnstein with its imposing castle, which stands proudly on a rock opposite. And further back, the picturesque Polenztal valley meanders along. A panorama that, in its beauty and at the same time in its vulnerability, conveys a powerful message: nature is in constant change, and it is in our hands how this story continues.