To the Monument to Záviš of Falkenštejn

A powerfull nobleman named Záviš of Falkenštejn was executed on this place. King Wenceslas II was feared by his growing influence, therefore, when a rebellion broke out in southern Bohemia, he used to captive Záviš as a hostage. Under threat of his execution, he forced the Vítkovci (noble family Záviš was part of) to surrender their castles. Only one remained unyielding: Záviš's brother in Hluboká. The royal army therefore carried out its threat and executed Záviš in the meadow below the castle. 

The stone obelisk standing here today was erected in 1895 by Prince Adolf Josef of Schwarzenberg.

The monument is located on the right bank of the Vltava River and thanks to the flat terrain and paved bike path, it is easily accesible right from the centre of Hluboká nad Vltavou.

• On foot: Pleasant walk which is approximately 2 km long from the centre of Hluboká (from Information Center), along the bike path across the footbridge over the Vltava River.
• Map of the route HERE.

• By bike: The bike path makes for a quick and safe ride, even for the smallest children. 
• Map of the route HERE.

• By car: You can drive right up to the monument. From there, it's just a short walk. 
• Map of the route HERE.

• Parking is possible also in Park Hluboká, from there, it's approx. 700 m along the bike path.
• Map HERE.