Burgruine Ramschwag

Burgruine Ramschwag is a medieval castle ruin perched on a hilltop with steep slopes near Nenzing, featuring a central residential tower and a ring wall enclosing a courtyard measuring roughly 42 by 38 meters. The walls display the typical construction of a defensive stronghold built from stone with substantial thickness for protection.

The fortress was founded between 1270 and 1290 by the Knights of Ramschwag and later came under the control of the Lords of Landenberg-Greifensee and Count Rudolf von Montfort-Feldkirch. Its construction reflected the rising power of these noble families in the region.

The ruins still display medieval building techniques visible in the thick walls and earthwork fortifications on the western side. These features show how people of that era constructed and protected their strongholds.

The ruins are accessible from Nenzing center via marked trails and feature information panels about medieval history and construction. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since the climb is steep and the paths are uneven.

During the Appenzeller War in 1405, local farmers from the Walgau valley destroyed this castle along with three other fortresses in a single night. This event demonstrated the strength of the peasant uprising against the local nobility.

Location: Nenzing

Inception: 1270

GPS coordinates: 47.18424,9.69038

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:28