Burgruine Emmerberg, Medieval castle ruins in Winzendorf-Muthmannsdorf, Austria
The ruins of Emmerberg Castle stand on a 583-meter-high mountain ridge above the Prosset Gorge, with steep cliffs on three sides and fortified walls on the southeast.
First documented in 1170, the castle belonged to the Emmerberg family until 1455, when the male line ended and ownership transferred through several noble families.
The Emmerberg coat of arms displays a water bucket on a blue field, representing one of the most distinguished families in the Duchy of Styria.
A parking area exists near the L87 road, with the castle ruins accessible via a 20-minute hike along the Eselsteig path through the surrounding forest.
Count Heinrich von Heussenstein initiated the castle's decline in 1760 by removing its oak roof to avoid taxes and selling the building materials.
Location: Winzendorf-Muthmannsdorf
GPS coordinates: 47.81610,16.09940
Latest update: March 8, 2025 06:59
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