Valcastiel Castle Ruin

The remains of Valcastiel Castle include sections of a Romanesque round tower and stone walls positioned on the Hausberg from Ried.

The castle, constructed around 1200, served as a central fortification for multiple noble families throughout several centuries in the Vorarlberg region.

The ruins represent a protected monument status and contribute to understanding medieval defensive architecture patterns in the Austrian mountains.

The castle site maintains open access throughout the year, with temperatures ranging between 2 and 9 degrees Celsius during late autumn months.

Located at coordinates 47.0997° latitude and 9.84028° longitude, the castle structure contains preserved sections of an original kennel wall.

Location: Vandans

GPS coordinates: 47.09970,9.84028

Latest update: March 14, 2025 00:21