Švihov U Klatov: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Švihov Castle was built by the royal judge Půta Švihovský at the end of the 15th century. It was designed as an artificial island and protected by two moats supplied with water from the Úhlava River.
Paths around Švihov
The “In the Footsteps of Cinderella” trail begins in front of Švihov Castle and leads approximately 3 kilometres to Mezihoří. The Švihov educational trail is 26 kilometres long. “A Walk Through Švihov’s Sights” is an easy walk around the castle and to other sights in Švihov.
The tour of Švihov’s sights also leads to Jewish cemeteries dating from the period when Švihov was a centre of the Jewish community in the surrounding area. It also allows visitors to see the Church of Saint Wenceslas.
Churches and local history
The former Hospital Church of Saint John the Evangelist in Švihov was probably built at the beginning of the 14th century. The Church of Saint Giles is the oldest building in Švihov.
The surrounding landscape
Běleč Mountain is located in the vicinity of Švihov, as is Tuhošť Hill [Švihov - Lhovice].
In the wider regional surroundings of Švihov are Buzrakov Mountain (Plánický hřeben) and Úliště Mountain [Javor - Loučany].
Arrival at the castle
The car park for Švihov Castle is approximately 100 metres from the castle and can be reached via a level walk of about one to two minutes.
To the higher-level travel overview: Klatovy District.
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