Roštejn Castle
hrad Roštejn
A Gothic castle in the forest about 10 km northwest of Telč, whose heptagonal tower can be climbed for views over the Vysočina uplands.
Roštejn Castle was built in the 14th century on a forested hill about 10 km northwest of Telč. In the 16th century, Zacharias of Hradec remodelled it into a Renaissance hunting lodge. The most striking feature is its seven-sided tower, and climbing it offers views over the forests and fishponds of the Vysočina uplands. The castle houses exhibits from the Vysočina Museum, including hunting-themed displays, stone carvings and folk collections, and the courtyard and knights' hall occasionally host medieval events. It is open April to October, closed on Mondays, and tickets should be checked on the official website. It is a 15-minute drive, with forest trails nearby, and you can continue on to hike Javořice, the highest peak of the Czech-Moravian Highlands.
Opening hours
Approx. April–October, Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Telč Chateau
- St. James the Elder Church
- Church of the Name of Jesus
- Ulický Pond
- Zachariáš of Hradec Square
- Church of the Holy Spirit Tower
- Jihlava Underground
- Slavonice