Ruins of the Pustý Chateau
Hrádek is located in the rocks above the valley south of the village of Zakšín, where the Liběchovka stream flows. It was built on the site of an ancient hillfort around 1319. The next mention of its existence dates back to 1402, when it was mentioned as the property of Václav Berka of Dubá. It was abandoned around 1456.
The timber castle stood on three sandstone rocks and was accessed by a drawbridge. The gaps between the rocks were used as castle moats. The rooms, the water tank (cistern) and the very narrow staircase were carved into the rocks and their remains are still visible today.
The ruins can be reached by marked tourist routes (it is on the red trail) from many places depending on how much you want to walk, about 1.5 km short from the Dubá - Zakšín stop. But you can also take a beautiful longer walk (about 11 km) from Dubá via Dražejov, Nedvězí, Panenský hřbet, Rač, Pustý zámek, Dubá - Zakšín).
