Burgruine Fohnsdorf, building in Fohnsdorf, Austria
Burgruine Fohnsdorf is a stone castle structure on a hillside in Fohnsdorf, Austria, with remains of walls, towers, and the main hall. The weathered stones show the original strength of the building, with some sections collapsed and grass and small plants growing between the stones.
The castle was first mentioned in 1252 and served the Salzburg archbishops as protection for an important trade route. In 1292, it was attacked during a conflict and destroyed by fire, but was later rebuilt with new walls and a large gate tower.
The ruin bears the name of the town Fohnsdorf, showing how important the castle once was to the area. Today, visitors can see how nature has claimed the abandoned structure and how people have long lived alongside this ruin in their daily lives.
The ruin sits on a hillside near Fohnsdorf and is easy to reach by foot or car, with paths leading up to it. The site is open to visitors at no cost and offers quiet walking paths for exploration with good views of the surrounding fields and forests.
The castle was destroyed in 1292 by digging under the walls and setting fire, a siege tactic that was unusual at the time. The defenders managed to escape in the night, showing how cleverly such medieval fortifications were designed.
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