Hochjuvalt Castle, Medieval castle ruins near Rothenbrunnen, Switzerland
Located at the entrance of Domleschg in Grisons canton, Hochjuvalt Castle consists of two sections: an upper castle on rocks and a lower castle near a trade road.
The castle emerged in 1216 under the von Juvalt family, vassals of the Bishop of Chur, who controlled estates from Feldis to Scharans until their transition to the Rietberg family.
The castle ruins stand as an example of medieval defensive architecture in Switzerland, displaying elements of watchtowers, palaces, and fortification techniques from the 13th century.
The habitable tower section of Hochjuvalt Castle opens to visitors on August 1st each year and accepts group reservations for private celebrations during other times.
During World War II, military forces added modern fortifications near the upper castle and installed tank defenses around the lower section to strengthen regional defense capabilities.
Location: Grisons
Location: Rothenbrunnen
Inception: 1216
Address: Vigna
GPS coordinates: 46.77778,9.42083
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:08
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