The castle ruins house a unique memorial to the fallen soldiers of the First World War.
During the 17th century, the castle was partially demolished under an imperial decree to prevent it from becoming a refuge for political dissidents.
The defensive structure was originally known as Lichtenburg before becoming Czechized as Lichnice.
The site includes a deep well carved directly into the bedrock, which is a rare feature for hill-top castles in this region.
The castle is surrounded by an oak tree estimated to be over 400 years old, known as the 'Lichnice Oak'.
The ruins stand at the edge of the protected landscape area of the Iron Mountains, noted for its diverse geological composition.
Lichnice Castle is a prominent ruin situated on a rocky promontory in the Iron Mountains (Železné hory) at an elevation of 480 meters. The site features the remains of a 13th-century Gothic fortification, including the iconic Hunger Tower (Hladomorna) and remnants of the palace walls. The castle was strategically built by the Ronov family and later fortified by Charles IV, before being ordered for demolition in the 17th century to prevent its use by anti-Habsburg rebels. It currently serves as a designated cultural monument of the Czech Republic. The ruins offer expansive views of the Čáslav Basin and the Polabí lowlands. Visitors can access the tower interior for elevated vistas of the surrounding terrain. Several nature trails connect the castle to the nearby Hedvika and Lovětínská rokle valleys. The site is managed by the city of Třemošnice.
The observation deck atop the restored Hunger Tower looking westward toward the Polabí plains.
Wear sturdy hiking shoes as the terrain around the castle walls is uneven and rocky.
Bring binoculars to take full advantage of the panoramic views from the top of the Hunger Tower.
Combine your visit with a hike through the adjacent Lovětínská rokle valley for a full afternoon excursion.
Attempting to climb the exterior stone walls or straying off the marked trails into the steep ravine cliffs.
Open seasonally from spring through autumn; closed during winter months.
Stay on marked paths and refrain from climbing on the loose stonework of the ruined walls.
