Mokrosuky: Castle History, Trails and Accommodation

• Mokrosuky Castle originated as a former water castle built around the 15th century.
• In 1579, Volf Gothard z Perglas transformed the castle into a two-wing Renaissance château with an arcaded façade and sgraffito decoration.
• The Cestou menhirů trail starts in the village center and heads toward Lešišov.
• Mokrosuky has a railway stop on the Horažďovice–Klatovy line and bus connections to surrounding communities.

A Gothic water castle stood here by the 15th century at the latest. In 1579, Volf Gothard z Perglas had it converted into a two-wing Renaissance château with an arcaded façade and sgraffito decoration. The surviving architectural features bring the different stages of the complex to life: masonry with two stone corbels has been preserved in the southeast wing, and remnants of the former moat can be seen on the eastern side. A semicircular niche is all that remains of the chapel added to the château later. The château complex is listed in the Central List of Cultural Monuments.

Monuments in front of the château also commemorate different aspects of the village’s history. There is a newly erected monument to Prof. MUDr. Vojta and another to the victims of the First World War. Together with the architecture, these sites offer a reason to consider Mokrosuky not only as a starting point for trails but also as a destination for a visit focused on cultural history.

The château houses a museum of historical fencing, an armory, a forge, and a medieval black kitchen. The interactive armory and the exhibition on historical fencing offer limited opportunities to take part: visitors may touch some of the exhibits. Guided tours explain the château’s history, life there today, and its reconstruction. Tours are offered seasonally; check when they are available before your trip.

Access to the outdoor areas and château park depends on their opening hours. The park has games for children; check with the operator before setting out to find out which areas will be accessible during your trip. At cultural events, visitors can also taste bread baked on site in the château’s bread oven.

Cestou menhirů starts in the center of Mokrosuky and heads toward Lešišov. From the village center, the trail climbs to a junction with a menhir and views into the valley. If you plan to take this trail, check local trail conditions before setting out.

For a longer day of hiking, an approximately 12-kilometer route marked with yellow blazes is described. It passes through the former mining town of Hory Matky Boží to Velhartice and includes a visit to Mokrosuky Castle. The start and finish are connected by railway line 185; check current train times and the conditions for visiting the château separately.

For cycling, Route 2091 is another option for a day trip: it is described as an approximately 25-kilometer ride through Pošumaví along the Ostružná, including a château visit of about 1 to 1.5 hours. The two full-day tours therefore differ clearly in mode of transport and distance: around 12 kilometers on foot or about 25 kilometers by bike. Check current tour information before planning. As another regional connection, Mokrosuky Castle lies on a route between the castles of Rabí, Velhartice, and Kašperk, part of Šumavské trojhradí.

At Mokrosuky Castle, four rooms, a kitchen, and other facilities are rented together to one group only. The price covers all four rooms, the kitchen, and the facilities together. If you are considering this accommodation, ask the operator about current availability.

Mokrosuky railway stop is on the Horažďovice–Klatovy line; the village is also connected to surrounding communities by bus. Check current timetables when planning your trip, as the rail and bus information does not provide specific departure times.

A summer lime tree grows on the western edge of the village near the former u Pavlíčků farmstead, on the road to Hory Matky Boží. At the eastern end of the village, an oak stands by the football pitch and the junction for the roads to Lešišov and Sušice. These two locations provide different landmarks at the edges of the village. There is also a general store in the village; if needed, ask locally whether it is open.

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How are the rooms at the château rented?

Four rooms, a kitchen, and other facilities are rented together to one group only; check current availability with the operator.

How can you plan the hike to Velhartice?

The approximately 12-kilometer route passes through Hory Matky Boží. The start and finish are connected by railway line 185; check current timetables.

Are the château park and guided tours open year-round?

Visits depend on seasonal opening hours. Confirm current tour and access times before your trip.

For the main travel overview: Okres Klatovy.