Švihov castle is one of most attractive moated fortresses in Bohemia. combine a visit to the castle with this easy walk into the hills, for some fine views and unusual rock formations.
Category: Klatovy district
A short walk around Rabí castle, the largest medieval fortress in Bohemia: 2 km
Rabí probably gets less attention than other more famous Bohemian medieval castles but it is no less interesting. If touring the Šumava region stop by for a walk around its formidable walls.
Tours in the hilly countryside near Švihov castle: 12 km to 20 km
Combine a visit to the picturesque moated castle of Švihov with a tour in the surrounding hills, passing a number of other historic fortress sites hidden away in the attractive countryside.
An easy (2 km) walk around the late Gothic water castle of Švihov
The castle of Švihov (home of Cinderella – Popelka – in the Czech fairytale) is one of the most picturesque ‘water castles’ in Bohemia. Take a short walk around the ingenious canal system that fills the moats.