Relatively well-preserved castle ruins. Definitely worth a detour if you are hiking through the Kajatal from the Thaya up towards Merkersdorf. It is not always open though.
The castle is privately owned and the grounds cannot be entered. However, it is worth taking a walk to Joseph Brot to stock up on all kinds of delicacies.
The castle was first mentioned in 1343. In the 15th century it was occupied by the Hungarians under Matthias Corvinus. Emperor Frederick III won the building back and in 1497 …
The original Althof Castle in the northwest corner of the city fortifications of Retz was destroyed by the Hussites (Taborites) in 1425/1427. In the southeast corner of the city fortifications …