Rabenstein Castle, Medieval castle ruin in Sankt Paul im Lavanttal, Austria
Located at an elevation of 691 meters, Rabenstein Castle stands as stone walls and foundations on a prominent hill in Carinthia.
The castle was built in 1100 by Engelbert I von Sponheim as a watchtower to protect Sankt Paul im Lavanttal and its newly founded abbey.
The castle structure exemplifies medieval Austrian defensive architecture with its strategic position and construction methods typical of mountain fortifications.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins by following marked hiking trails from Sankt Paul im Lavanttal, with coordinates at 46.6886° N, 14.8719° E.
The fortress derives its name from the Rabenstein family who inhabited it until 1200, before ownership transferred to the Archbishop of Salzburg.
Location: Sankt Paul im Lavanttal
Location: Carinthia
Inception: 1100
Address: Unterhaus
GPS coordinates: 46.68860,14.87190
Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:48
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