Milštejn (Czech: hrad Milštejn, German: Mühlstein) are the remaining ruins of a castle in the north of the Czech Republic.[1] The ruins are located in the Lusatian Mountains at an altitude of 562 m, about 3.5 km north from the town of Cvikov.[2] The exact date when the castle was built is unknown. Based on the surrounding sites, it is assumed that the castle was founded between the 13th and 14th centuries to protect the country trail leading from Lípa to Zittau.[1][3] The first known owners of the castle were Berka of Dubá, a prominent cadet branch of a Bohemian noble family.[4]

Milštejn
The rock gate at Milštejn
Milštejn Castle is located in Czech Republic
Milštejn Castle
Location within Czech Republic
General information
TypeMedieval castle
Architectural styleGothic architecture
LocationCvikov, Liberec Region, Czech Republic
CountryCzech Republic
Coordinates50°48′41″N 14°37′58″E / 50.81139°N 14.63278°E / 50.81139; 14.63278
Elevation562 m (1,844 ft)
OwnerCzech State

History

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In the second half of the 13th century in the northern part of Bohemia, along the Leipzig trade route, the Lords of Warttenberg and Ronow built fortified settlements (Sloup, Vartenberk, Lemberk, Lipý, Frýdlant and others). It is documented by archaeological finds that at that time, Milštejn was built on the communication route between Sloup and Oybin.

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References

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  1. ^ a b Gabriel, František; Panáček, Jaroslav (1996). "Hrad Milštejn". Bezděz, vlastivědný sborník Českolipska: 9, 17. ISSN 1211-9172.
  2. ^ Jánský, Petr (2002). Czech Republic - A brief tourist guide. p. 320. ISBN 80-85925-12-5.
  3. ^ "Ruin of Milštejn Castle". Liberec Region. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
  4. ^ Podhorský, Marek (2002). Liberecký kraj (in Czech). Prague: Freytag & Berndt. p. 24. ISBN 80-7316-032-3.