Kozí hřbet Ruin

Kozí hřbet, also called Hrádek, is a ruin of the chateau in Sedlčanska. It stands on a narrow rocky ridge at an altitude of about 300 metres in a dense forest landscape near the village Radíč above the meander of the Mastník stream, which flows into the Vltava district of Příbram. From a once significant building, the remains of walls, towers, gates and palaces - protected as a cultural monument - have been preserved today.

Archaeological findings allowed the creation of the chateau to date back to the 13th century. The first written mention dates back to 1369 from the home of Volkér from Hrádek, which is listed as the owner between 1369 and 1375. Then the chateau was owned by Olbram z Hrádku. Since 1392 he became master of the castle Bohuslav Břekovec, who died in 1417 or shortly afterwards. The chateau was inherited by his sons Peter and Hašek Bříková.

The brothers entered history mainly during Hussite wars, when they belonged to the camp union. Their policies changed with circumstances. In 1430, they first made a truce with Oldřich of Rožmberk, but in other conflicts Petr Břekovec came to the camp side. On 24 February 1430 he signed a truce with the Rožmberks for eight weeks. Later, the orientation changed again - on 29 January 1440 Petr Břekovec signed general peace in Prague and joined the moderate sludges. This decision has caused resistance to the remaining camps. In 1441 they attempted to conquer the chateau, but Petr Břekovec successfully reflected it with his crew. Petr Břekovec lived in 1473 when the chateau was divided between him and his brother Hašek's sons - Bohuslav and Lev.

Shortly after 1475 the chateau was sold, it is expected to new owners from the Osecan owners. Since then, the chateau has gradually begun to decay. Later, Henry of Ossečanský of Ossečan sold it to John of Pabenice, who called it desolate.

The chateau had a double structure. In the first part there was a prepayment with unknown installation. From there it led the way through the second moat with the tower gate directly to the chateau core. Behind the gate stood in the highest place fragmentally preserved square tower. The access path to the courtyard was switched by another wall with the second gate. According to the 19th century plan, there was also a small round tower. Behind the second gate, a rectangular courtyard was spread along longer sides. A part of the corners of the outer wall with pockets on the ceiling beams was preserved from the building on the east side, while the construction on the west side remained only as an off-road relic. Behind the courtyard, the chateau was closed with another moat.

The ruin of Goat Ridge is freely accessible on the blue marked tourist route from Radíče is heading for Hrazan. The protected remains of the medieval mansion tell of a rich history - from the uncertain origin of the 13th century to the dramatic Hussite period to the gradual demise. The visitor can follow the construction of the medieval chateau and imagine the dramatic moments that took place in these places.