Mokrosuky Castle and a hiking trail that begins in the town center give your stay two clear focal points: Renaissance history and walking routes. At the castle, you can touch some of the exhibits; Cestou menhirů leads uphill from the center to a menhir and a view of the valley. There are also longer hiking and cycling routes for a full day out.
From Water Castle to Renaissance Castle
The former water castle was built around the 15th century. Masonry with two stone corbels survives from the Gothic structure in the southeast wing. In 1579, Volf Gothard z Perglas transformed the castle into a two-wing Renaissance chateau; this renovation included the arcaded facade and sgraffito decoration. Remains of the former moat can be seen on the east side. A semicircular niche remains from the castle chapel added later. The castle complex is listed in the Central Register of Cultural Monuments.
There are also two specific memorial sites in front of the castle: a monument to the victims of the First World War and a newly erected monument to Prof. MUDr. Vojta. They add two distinct commemorative themes to the story of the building.
Exhibitions and Seasonal Visits
The castle houses a museum of historical fencing, an interactive armory, and an exhibition on the historical art of fencing. Some exhibits may be touched. There is also a blacksmith’s workshop and a medieval black kitchen. Guided tours cover the castle’s history, life at the castle today, and its reconstruction; they take place seasonally.
The outdoor areas and castle park are open during opening hours, which vary by season. There are games for children in the park. At cultural events, you can also sample bread baked right in the castle oven. If you are coming for a guided tour or event, check the relevant visit dates in advance.
Hikes and Day Routes
Cestou menhirů begins in the center of Mokrosuky and leads toward Lešišov. From the town center, the trail climbs to a crossroads with a menhir and a view of the valley; the final section follows a road downhill back to Mokrosuky. This makes it a local walking option with a clear point of interest along the way, though no duration is specified. Check trail conditions before setting out.
For a longer day of hiking, there is an approximately 12-kilometer route marked in yellow that passes through the former mining town of Hory Matky Boží and continues to Velhartice. In Mokrosuky, it begins with a visit to the castle near the railway station; the start and end points are connected by railway line 185. Another day-trip option is cycling route 2091: it is described as an approximately 25-kilometer ride through Pošumaví along the Ostružná and includes a stop of about 1 to 1.5 hours to visit Mokrosuky Castle. The two routes therefore differ considerably in both mode of transport and length. Check the latest information about the cycling route before planning.
Zámek Mokrosuky is also on a route between Šumavské trojhradí and the castles of Rabí, Velhartice, and Kašperk. This provides a regional connection for travelers who would like to include several castles in their plans.
Getting There and Accommodation
Mokrosuky has a railway stop on the Horažďovice–Klatovy line and bus connections to nearby communities. If you are arriving by train or bus, check the latest timetables before making your plans for the day.
At Mokrosuky Castle, four rooms, a kitchen, and other facilities are rented only to one group at a time. The price covers all four rooms, the kitchen, and the facilities together. This group-only rental arrangement is particularly important when planning for a group; individual rooms or availability on a specific date are not guaranteed.
Discover more destinations: Svata Katerina, Myslovice, Rejštejn, Kašperské Hory, Obytce, Rabí, Malý Bor, Bezděkov U Klatov
For the broader travel overview: Okres Klatovy.
