Kalec Castle, Castle ruin in Bač, Slovenia.
The castle stands at 618 meters elevation near the Pivka River source, with a single tower and wall sections remaining against the hillside landscape.
Built in the mid-17th century by the Steinberg noble family, the castle later belonged to the Auersperg family and composer Miroslav Vilhar until its abandonment after World War I.
The castle appears in Valvasor's 1689 publication 'Glory of the Duchy of Carniola' and represents architectural heritage from Slovenia's medieval period.
Visitors can access the castle ruins through the Krpan Hiking Trail, which features a line of chestnut trees leading to the historical structure.
The castle served as a meeting location for the antifascist militant group TIGR in 1941, marking its role in resistance movements during World War II.
Location: Municipality of Ilirska Bistrica
GPS coordinates: 45.64154,14.24569
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:54
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