Pěšice (hradiště) Hillfort

Welcome to the monument of the Poverty - the secrets of the old defensive wars

You're standing in front of a place that stretches like the shadow of the past across the landscape. In front of you is the castle of Pašice, also known as Na Valech, which stands above the surroundings as a witness of long centuries. Notice how nature and history intersect here - on the slopes of Kusé hora, which is protected as a natural monument. The fort is like an embodiment of the past waiting for your attention.

Infantry was already inhabited in the period of the spleen-paying culture, which means people lived here over a thousand years ago. Later, there were people here in the early Middle Ages, as evidenced by ceramic findings. However, the exact date of origin of the fort remains a mystery, as well as the names of the people who once lived here. That just makes this place something special - a place where history is only allowed to be read to attentive observers.

Let's see what you can see here today. The fort is made up of natural walls and trenches which served as protection against adverse circumstances. These walls are now only traces, but their shape and position still tell the story of the defensive capabilities of this place. See the surroundings - the walls stretch along the slopes like old features on the face of the earth. There are also remnants of landscaping that people have been doing to strengthen their defenses.

Now pay attention to what was here. The fort was probably inhabited by people who lived here in small settlements. Their lives were linked to defense against possible enemies, but also to hunting and agriculture. Imagine how there was a fire in the fires, how local food was cooked and how children learned from adults. These trenches and ditches were their first line of defense, and even though there are only traces today, they still emit the energy of the past.

One of the greatest attractions of this place is its long-term settlement. From the time of the spleen-paying culture to the early Middle Ages - that is a period that exceeds a thousand years. This means that people lived here at different times, maybe even different cultures, and each of them left a print. Some of these tracks are seen in the form of shards of ceramics that were found during archaeological excavations. These shards are like little time capsules that help us understand how people lived and what was there before.

Although there are no known historical personalities to be associated with this place, it is a pedestrian full of secrets. One of them is why this place was chosen for settlement. Maybe it was his strategic location, maybe the natural protection provided by the surrounding slopes. Or maybe just that people here found a place that made them feel safe. Regardless of what was the reason, the fortification of Petrášice is a living proof of how people in the past adapted nature to their needs.

If you want to dig deeper into the secrets of this place, you can see the surrounding nature. The square mountain on which the castle is located is protected as a natural monument, which means that rare plants grow here and interesting animals live here. Walk around and see how nature and history take turns. You might be able to find a clue that will bring you closer to how people lived here.

Walking is a place that takes time and attention. The most important thing is that you enjoy your peace and quiet here so you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the past. You're standing where people used to live, work and defend themselves. This is something that connects you to those who were here centuries ago. Because history is not only about data and events, but also about the people who created it.

Before leaving, look again at the moats and moats that stretch down the slopes. These tracks are like messages from the past that observe you and wait for you to return to them. Walking is a place worth discovering and offering you a unique opportunity to meet history with your own eyes.

Thank you for choosing this place for your trip. We wish you a pleasant exploration and many interesting discoveries. May you enjoy it here and may you find something in this old castle that will accompany you even when you return home.