Forstegg Castle, Medieval castle ruin in Sennwald, Switzerland.
The stone walls and remaining structures of Forstegg Castle stand at coordinates 47.2456 latitude and 9.49583 longitude in the canton of St. Gallen.
Construction of Forstegg Castle began around 1200, establishing it as a strategic fortification during the medieval period within the Werdenberg Constituency.
The castle holds class B status in the Swiss cultural property register, marking its regional importance alongside other historical structures in the canton.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins through marked paths in Sennwald, with informational materials available at the local tourism office.
The remaining fortification elements demonstrate medieval defensive architecture techniques, including strategic positioning for surveillance of the surrounding valleys.
Location: Sennwald
Location: Werdenberg Constituency
Location: canton St. Gallen
Inception: 1200
Address: Schloss Forstegg, Salez
GPS coordinates: 47.24560,9.49583
Latest update: March 12, 2025 06:47
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