Děvičky Castle Ruins
Děvičky (Dívčí hrady)
The medieval castle ruins on the Pálava ridge. The broken walls stand on the rock face, overlooking Pavlov village and the reservoirs, and make a highlight along the climb.
Děvičky Castle, also known as the Maidens' Castle, was founded in the 13th century. It was gradually abandoned after the Thirty Years' War in the 1630s, and today only the towers and fragments of the walls remain, standing on the limestone of the Pálava ridge. The walk up from Pavlov village takes about 30–40 minutes, or about 15 minutes from the car park at the back of the hill. The ruins are open free of charge. From here you can look down over Pavlov village, the vineyards and the Nové Mlýny reservoirs, and the view at sunset is lovely. You can continue along the ridge to Děvín.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Archeopark Pavlov
- Pálava Hills (Děvín)
- Sirotčí hrádek
- Nové Mlýny Reservoirs
- Turold Cave
- Holy Hill (Svatý kopeček)
- Mikulov Jewish Quarter & Cemetery
- Goat Tower (Kozí hrádek)