📷 I would appreciate being notified if you use my work outside Wikimedia. More of my work can be found in my personal gal…, CC BY 4.0Děvičky Castle
Pavlov, Czechia
A ruined castle on a ridge of the Pálava hills, above the Nové Mlýny reservoirs. A steep walk from the car park near Pavlov leads through rare dry grassland.
The ruin of Děvičky Castle (Dívčí hrady, formerly Maidenburg) stands on a steep summit of the Pavlov Hills near Pavlov in South Moravia, Czechia. The rock cannot be reached from three sides. The castle has guarded the area since the 13th century; its present Gothic form dates from the 14th century, with changes in the 16th and 17th centuries. According to tradition, Swedish troops destroyed it in 1646, and it has been a ruin since the late 18th century.
A legend says the three rocks in front of the castle are petrified maidens. From the top the view takes in villages, fields, vineyards and the Nové Mlýny reservoir; birds of prey often circle above the summit.
The climb from Pavlov is steep and demanding. Trails marked yellow and green lead up from the Pavlov bus stop, and a green trail leads back through the forest to Pavlov. One visitor report advises a weekday, because weekends can be busy.
- Nearest town
- Pavlov, Czechia
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 48.8660, 16.6390
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Czechia: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
Sources
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Stellplatz PálavaMotorhome stopover5 km from Děvičky Castle · 12 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- UnicampCampsite6 km from Děvičky CastleTentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- Autokemp AdélaCampsite7 km from Děvičky CastleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Paliště NejdekCampsite11 km from Děvičky CastleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterToilets
- Hippoclub LedniceCampsite14 km from Děvičky Castle · 15 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Veltlinerlandcamping PoysdorfCampsite22 km from Děvičky CastleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in Czechia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Děvičky Castle?
Děvičky Castle is in Pavlov, Czechia, at GPS 48.8660, 16.6390. It is about 7 km from Mikulov.
Can you camp near Děvičky Castle?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Autokemp U Vody, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 28 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Děvičky Castle?
Děvičky Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: South Moravian wine country.
What is there to see near Děvičky Castle?
Places worth a stop nearby: Holy Hill (7 km), Lednice Château (14 km), Valtice Château (16 km) and Macocha Abyss (57 km).
When is the best time to visit Děvičky Castle?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)