Burgruine Ruttenstein

Ruttenstein Castle sits atop a 758-meter forested hill, featuring a residential tower with Romanesque windows and remnants of an early Gothic chapel.

First documented in 1209 as Castrum Rotenstein, the castle changed ownership between noble families until a fire in 1594 and lightning strike in 1727 led to its decline.

The castle name originates from the red-tinted granite rock formations in the area, which influenced local architecture and building methods throughout centuries.

The Ruttenstein Preservation Society manages the site, offering guided tours that explain the castle's architecture across its 5,000 square meters of grounds.

Seven half-shell towers reinforced the castle's ring wall on its southern and western sides, while natural rock faces protected the northern and eastern sections.

Location: Pierbach

Address: Niederhofstetten

GPS coordinates: 48.37830,14.77110

Latest update: March 13, 2025 22:10