Skály Castle was probably built at the end of the 14th century by Matěj Salava of Lípa, who later became a Hussite commander and ally of the Orebites. From around 1430, raids into Silesia and Lusatia were launched from here, which displeased the Silesians, and therefore in 1447 they purchased and demolished the castle. As the only one of the three castles, it was quickly repaired, and seven years later a new owner, Kočka, is recorded, giving the castle its German name, Katzenstein. Several owners followed, none of whom resided permanently, and the castle gradually fell into ruin; by 1576 it was already listed as abandoned.
The castle was built within part of the rock city, with some rock formations incorporated into its fortifications. Additionally, the northern side was reinforced with a stone wall forming the castle’s bailey. The castle was also protected by a moat and an earthen square bastion. From the stone structure, rooms carved into rock blocks, staircases, and a vaulted room with a barrel vault have survived. From the top of the rock on which the castle was situated, there is a beautiful view of the border Javoří Mountains, the Kamienne Mountains in Poland, Ostaš, Broumov Walls, and the Orlické Mountains.
After descending from the castle, be sure to visit the magical Black Pond, named for its color caused by peat and moss in the substrate. This small pond was artificially created by Bishop Matouš Ferdinand Sobek of Bílenberk for fish breeding. However, it proved unsuccessful because the water was too acidic due to peat, and over time it naturally developed into a habitat for wetland and peat communities, hosting rare species of both animals and plants. Nearby, you can also visit the Baroque Bischofstein Chateau, which historically served as the summer residence of the bishops of Hradec and retains its 1666 appearance. Today, the chateau houses a restaurant.
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