The Second Prussian Army completely broke through the Austrian lines and took Chlum behind the center.
The Battle of Königgrätz on 3 July 1866 witnessed the decisive occupation of Chlum by his units.
Chlum |
In 1977 the south defensive tower was remodelled to the lookout tower it is today, offering a magnificent view of the surrounding area (the Písek hills with Velký Mehelník, Temelín, Vodňany, Novohrad hills, Blansko forest with the top Kleť, and hills of Šumava, Chlum, Libin, Bobik, Boubín Plechý in the background, and Brdy 50km to the north).