Neu-Toggenburg castle ruin
Neu-Toggenburg castle ruin, Castle ruin in Oberhelfenschwil, Switzerland.
The Neu-Toggenburg castle ruin stands on a rocky hill, featuring remnants of a ring wall, foundations of a residential tower, and two water cisterns.
The castle originated in the early 13th century after Count Friedrich I of Toggenburg's murder in 1226, leading the family to abandon their previous residence at Alt-Toggenburg.
The archaeological findings from the 1936 excavations of Neu-Toggenburg are displayed at the Toggenburg Museum in Lichtensteig, preserving regional medieval artifacts.
The castle ruins are accessible through multiple hiking paths, with the shortest route being a 2.37-kilometer loop suitable for general visitors.
The fortress walls measured two meters in thickness, yet the castle's remote location limited its strategic value, resulting in few historical document mentions.
Location: Oberhelfenschwil
Location: canton St. Gallen
GPS coordinates: 47.32982,9.11280
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:48
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