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Loket Castle – Loket Fara duben 2018📷 Lubor Ferenc, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Loket Castle

Loket, Czechia

History

A Gothic castle on a rock almost enclosed by a tight loop of the Ohře river, above a small old town. Park on the edge of town and walk in; it is a 15-minute drive from Karlovy Vary.

Nearest town
Loket, Czechia
Category
History & culture
GPS
50.1868, 12.7536
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–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.

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FAQs

Where is Loket Castle?

Loket Castle is in Loket, Czechia, at GPS 50.1868, 12.7536. It is about 10 km from Karlovy Vary.

Can you camp near Loket Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Vodácké tábořiště Loket, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 24 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Loket Castle?

Loket Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The West Bohemian spa triangle: Plzeň to Karlovy Vary.

What is there to see near Loket Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Mill Colonnade (10 km), Kynžvart Château (22 km), Cheb Castle (30 km) and St Bartholomew’s Cathedral (66 km).

When is the best time to visit Loket Castle?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)