Only an hours train ride southwest of Prague, you won't be disappointed with this idyllic setting. Karlstejn Castle is perched above the town with the same name.
Walk across the Berounka River and into town.
Lined with shops, restaurants and quaint homes the main street through Karlstejn allows for a slow wander up the hill to the castle.
A large Gothic Castle founded in 1348 by Charles IV, it served as a place of safekeeping for his many treasures. It is one of the most famous and frequently visited castles in Czech Republic.
On this particular trip we didn't go inside, but if you're going to hike all that way I suggest you do.
However, you won't be disappointed just taking in the view.
This is just one of the many beautiful castles that dot the Czech landscape.
