Klášťov (753 m a.s.l.) is the highest peak of the Vizovická Highlands in Moravia — and one of the most archaeologically remarkable hilltops in Central Europe. Its summit hides a prehistoric hillfort dating back to the Late Bronze Age and the era of the Great Moravian Empire, with nearly a thousand iron artefacts recovered from more than ten hoards. Add a rock known as the Devil's Stone, centuries of eerie legends, and sweeping southern views, and you have a destination that rewards the curious hiker in every possible way.
The summit area is dominated by the rocky outcrop called Čertův kámen ('Devil's Stone'), where local folklore insists you can still see the imprint of the devil's shoulder, head, and hoof. A small spring sits just below the summit — a welcome sight on a warm day. The hillfort's stone rampart, still up to three metres high in places, encircles roughly 2.1 hectares of forested hilltop. The atmosphere shifts beautifully with the seasons: spring brings woodland flowers, summer offers cool forest shade, and autumn paints the beeches in gold. A nature trail dedicated to archaeologist Dr. Jiří Kohoutek has been guiding visitors around the site since 2008.
How to reach the summitAccording to the hypothesis of archaeologist Dr. Kohoutek, Klášťov may have been the first known cult site of the early Slavs in Moravia and Bohemia — possibly dedicated to Perun, the Slavic god of thunder and fire. The collection of Great Moravian iron hoards found here is the largest ever discovered in Moravia, Bohemia, Slovakia, and the surrounding countries.