Schauenberg Castle

The stone ruins of Schauenberg Castle stand at 565 meters elevation near Elgg, offering views across the Zurich countryside and surrounding region.

The castle served as a strategic vantage point throughout various periods of Swiss history, maintaining its position as a signal point in the region.

This class B Swiss cultural property forms part of the cultural properties list in Elgg, representing medieval architectural traditions of the Zurich canton.

Visitors reach the castle ruins through marked hiking trails that connect to the main path at coordinates 47.470979 latitude and 8.86663 longitude.

The castle structure maintains its function as a signal point, combining historical fortification elements with modern observation capabilities.

Location: Elgg

Elevation above the sea: 565 m

Part of: list of cultural properties in Elgg

Address: Schauenberg, 8354 Hofstetten 8354 8354

GPS coordinates: 47.47098,8.86663

Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:22