Burgruine Wartenfels, Medieval castle ruin in Thalgau, Austria.
The Wartenfels ruins stand at 924 meters above sea level on a rocky outcrop at the foot of Schober mountain, 20 kilometers east of Salzburg.
Konrad von Steinkirchen and his son-in-law constructed the castle in 1259, which was later sold to Archbishop Konrad IV of Salzburg in 1301.
The castle served as a care court for the regions of Thalgau, Fuschl, Faistenau, and Abersee until 1564, representing medieval administrative structures.
Visitors can reach the ruins through a hiking trail that leads to the summit, with reinforced walls ensuring safety during exploration.
The castle features a triangular floor plan with two-meter-thick walls on the eastern side, where the original castle gate once stood.
Location: Thalgau
GPS coordinates: 47.81530,13.30580
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:11
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