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Audio guide · Karlovy Vary Region

Hauenštejn

The medieval castle of Hauenštejn, hidden in the forests of the Ore Mountains near Karlovy Vary, beckons with the unique atmosphere of a monument brought back to life.

Hauenštejn
Photo: Jitka Erbenová (cheva), CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

This historical gem, also known as Horní Hrad, took root in the picturesque landscape near Stráž nad Ohří as early as the second half of the 13th century. Originally a medieval residence, it was transformed over the centuries into a grander chateau, which today proudly represents the rich history of the Karlovy Vary region. Since the 1960s, the entire complex has been a protected monument, underlining its extraordinary cultural value. With every step, visitors can sense the unique charm of a place that is gradually rising from the ruins. During your tour, you will be enchanted not only by the architecture itself, which blends various building styles, but also by the surrounding wild nature of the Ore Mountains.

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Where it is

Karlovy Vary Region, Czechia

GPS 50.34623 N, 13.01780 E

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