Fracstein Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Seewis im Prättigau, Switzerland.
The stone fortress stands on a cliff edge at the northern side of a narrow valley point, with its remaining palas measuring 19 meters in length.
Built around 1200, the castle changed ownership multiple times, passing from the Aspermont family to Count Friedrich V von Toggenburg in 1338, then to the Habsburgs in 1466.
The main tower contains wall carvings from 1300 that display coats of arms representing numerous noble families from the Prättigau valley region.
Visitors reach the castle ruins through hiking paths from Seewis im Prättigau, with the site offering views across the valley and surrounding Alpine landscape.
A defensive wall named Letzi extends from the castle's southeast corner to the river, forming part of its original valley control infrastructure.
Location: Seewis im Prättigau
Location: Grisons
Inception: 1200
Part of: list of cultural properties in Seewis im Prättigau
GPS coordinates: 46.97574,9.61582
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:57
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