Burg Löwenberg, Medieval castle ruins in Grisons, Switzerland
Burg Löwenberg is a castle ruin in Grisons with partially preserved walls and fortifications from medieval times built on elevated terrain. The site spreads across multiple levels with remains of towers, ramparts, and building foundations that organize the layout.
The fortress was built in the 15th century to control trade routes through the Swiss Alps and served as a military outpost for local rulers. It was later abandoned and gradually fell into decline, leaving only its stone foundations behind.
The fortress symbolized local authority and shaped how people organized settlement in the valley below. Today its remains remind visitors of how such strongholds influenced daily life and trade in the region.
Access is by marked hiking trails from the parking area in the nearby village and takes several hours of walking. Wear sturdy shoes and watch your footing, as the paths are sometimes steep and can be uneven on loose ground.
Beneath the ruins lies a remnant tunnel system that once connected different parts of the fortress underground. These hidden passages reveal how carefully the defenders had planned their military structure.
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