Jenčice in the Bohemian Central Highlands

Jenčice lies in the Bohemian Central Highlands on the Lovosice–Most route. The Chapel of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary is located in Jenčice itself; a rare service tree grows in the cadastral area. The ruins of Košťálov Castle, Mount Košťál, a green-marked hiking trail and a cycle route offer further points of interest related to the landscape, history and outdoor activities. If you are looking for a hotel in Jenčice, this combination helps you place the destination in terms of landscape, history, culture and routes.

Košťálov: castle ruins with a view

Košťálov is now a freely accessible castle ruin on a green-marked hiking trail. Its rocky promontory offers a sweeping view. Those interested in historic buildings will also find a connection to the landscape here: the ruin stands on a rocky promontory that affords a wide-ranging view.

Košťálov Castle was probably built in the 14th century. Its first documented mention dates from 1372; by the beginning of the 17th century, it had already been abandoned. Thus, 1372 should be understood as the year of its first mention, not as a confirmed date of foundation. The period of construction, written mention and later condition are distinct stages in the castle’s history.

Hiking trail and cycle route at Košťál

A green-marked hiking trail runs for about 3.3 kilometres from Třebenice to Košťálov. Route No. 25, Jezerní, runs around Mount Košťál. The two routes also differ in how they are identified: the hiking trail is described by its starting point and approximate length, while the cycle route is identified by its number, name and course around the mountain. This makes it possible to distinguish the hiking trail to Košťálov from the cycle route around Košťál. The similar names also refer to different things: Košťál is the mountain, while Košťálov is the castle or its ruin.

Landscape and nature

Košťál is a 488-metre-high basalt hill crowned by the distinctive ruins of Košťálov. The elevation refers to the mountain; the ruin defines its silhouette. The Košťál natural monument is home to heat-loving communities on the volcanic rocks of the Bohemian Central Highlands. A rare service tree also grows in the cadastral area of Jenčice. The striking basalt formation, distinctive communities and a rare tree species thus stand alongside the castle’s history as separate topics related to nature.

Chapels and local information

The Chapel of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary is in Jenčice. The Chapel of St. Anne is near Košťál; its address is Jenčice. According to church information as of 2026, no regular services are held in either chapel, and neither is accessible to people with disabilities. The location details help distinguish the buildings: the Marian Chapel is in Jenčice, while the Chapel of St. Anne is near Košťál.

For a more precise understanding of the area, it is worth taking a closer look at these connections: the Marian Chapel is in Jenčice, and the service tree grows in the cadastral area. The hiking trail leads from Třebenice to Košťálov; the cycle route runs around Košťál. This makes it possible to distinguish information about the locality from the route descriptions.

Discover more destinations: Doksany, Lhotka Nad Labem, Libochovany, Třebenice, Záluží U Roudnice Nad Labem, Keblice, Račiněves, Chodouny.

Go to the broader travel overview: Okres Litoměřice.