Burgruine Alt-Montfort

The stone walls of Alt-Montfort Castle stand at 755 meters elevation, overlooking the Vorarlberg Rhine Valley between Weiler and Fraxern villages.

Built in the late 12th century by Hugo III of Tübingen, who later became Hugo I of Montfort, the castle received its first documented mention in 1206.

The name Montfort derives from Latin words mons and fortis, meaning strong mountain, which became the title of the ruling counts in this region.

Visitors can access the remaining walls and structures of the castle ruins through marked paths leading from the village of Weiler in Vorarlberg.

Local folklore tells of a black pig that roams the castle grounds at night, said to be the cursed spirit of a former castle resident.

Location: Weiler

Elevation above the sea: 755 m

GPS coordinates: 47.31193,9.66569

Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:09