Burgruine Falkenstein, Medieval spur castle in Obervellach, Austria.
Located at 46.922333 latitude and 13.240153 longitude, Burgruine Falkenstein sits atop a hill, featuring robust stone walls and fortified structures.
The castle's initial construction dates to 1127 under Count Peter of Lützelburg, who established it to protect possessions in the Holy Forest of Haguenau.
The name translates to 'rock of falcons' in German, reflecting the natural characteristics of the region where birds of prey nested in medieval times.
Access to the castle grounds requires following marked trails through the surrounding forest, with guided tours available during summer months from April to October.
In 1335, a peace agreement divided the castle into three sections along its transverse walls, creating separate living spaces for different noble families.
Location: Obervellach
GPS coordinates: 46.92233,13.24015
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:31
Falkenstein Castle
5 m
Burgruine Groppenstein
4.9 km
Falkensteinbrücke
253 m
Pfaffenbergbrücke
1.2 km
Schloss Trabuschgen
3.2 km
Groppensteinschlucht
4.8 km
Pfarrkirche Obervellach
3.1 km
Filialkirche Heiliger Georg, Danielsberg
5 km
Marienkirche Maria Tax, Stallhofen
970 m
Evangelische Predigtstation Obervellach
3.4 km
Johannes der Taeufer, Pfaffenberg
396 m
Rupbauerkapelle, Napplach
4.1 km
Pfarrkirche Penk
3 km
Friedhof Obervellach
3.2 km
Stations of the Cross Obervellach
4.3 km
Ebnerkapelle
2.3 km
Oberverweßhaus, Obervellach
3 km
Hotel Zur Post, Obervellach
3 km
Burg Falkenstein
456 m
Burgruine Mölltheuer, Reißeck
2.7 km
Wehrkirchhof Obervellach
3.1 km
Ehemaliger Mautturm, Obervellach
4.6 km
Ehem. Bezirksgericht, ehem. Oberstbergmeisteramt
3.1 km
Gemeindeamt (ehem. Bergrichterhaus)
3.1 km
Pfarrhof Obervellach
3.2 km
Wohnhaus, Langhaus (Ertl`sche Behausung)
3.1 km
Faulturm
2.9 km
Gussenbauer-Denkmal
3.2 kmReviews
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