Burg Ehrenfels

Burg Ehrenfels is a castle ruin in Sankt Radegund bei Graz with a rectangular stone tower and thick defensive walls. The structure sits on a hillside overlooking the valley and landscape below.

The castle was built in the early 13th century by Otto II von Graz to control an important trade route. In the 15th century it changed hands and lost its original strategic function.

The castle represents the architectural and military engineering capabilities of medieval Austrian nobility through its strategic position and construction methods.

The ruins are freely accessible year-round and can be visited without fees. The site sits at the base of Schöckel mountain and is easy to reach following marked hiking paths.

The castle was built by a ministerial, a noble official who acted on behalf of a prince rather than ruling in his own right. This shows that important fortifications were not always built by rulers themselves but often by their trusted administrators.

Location: Sankt Radegund bei Graz

GPS coordinates: 47.17889,15.47370

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:27