Kasperske Hory

Kašperské Hory, shaped by medieval gold deposits, developed into a royal mining town in the Šumava Mountains. Set in the upper Otava River basin, it is surrounded by forested slopes and the broad uplands of south-western Bohemia. Kašperk Castle, founded by Emperor Charles IV in 1356, was built to protect the nearby frontier and trade routes leading towards Bavaria. Its surviving twin towers remain a defining landmark above the town. Gold mining left a lasting mark on local identity, recalled in the town’s historic centre and regional traditions. Browse other webcams across the Plzeň Region and Šumava to place this setting in a wider geographic context.

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