Steingarten

Steingarten is a residential dwelling on the eastern bank of the Steinerbach stream, positioned north of Unterstein at 1395 meters elevation. The property lies between the Unterrotte and Oberrotte sections of the local settlement.

The house emerged as part of early settlement in the Defereggen Valley, where dwellings were strategically positioned for protection from natural hazards. Its placement reflects typical medieval patterns of valley development.

The house was birthplace to physician Norbert Gasser and the mother of music professor Othmar Costa. Both individuals became notable figures in their respective fields.

The property sits near several hiking trails leading to peaks such as Speikboden, Großer Leppleskofel, and Großes Degenhorn. Access is via local footpaths, and the high elevation demands good physical fitness from visitors.

The Steinerbach stream bed historically served as a natural boundary between settlement sections and shaped the valley's spatial organization. This geographical division influenced local pathways and connections between community centers for centuries.