Breitenlandenberg ruins

The fortress remains stand on a plateau at 729 meters elevation, with only one section of the original stone wall still visible today.

The Landenberger family established the castle in the early 1300s, which was later dismantled in the 1800s after the Werdmüller family faced bankruptcy.

Foundation walls of this class B Swiss cultural property were rediscovered during archaeological excavations in the winter of 1925 to 1926.

The site serves as a waypoint along several regional hiking trails, including an 18-kilometer circuit that connects to other historical landmarks.

Stones from the castle's demolition were used to construct the first cotton spinning mill in Turbenthal, marking a transition from feudal to industrial times.

Location: Turbenthal

Location: Zürich

Part of: list of cultural properties in Turbenthal

Address: Breitenlandenberg, 8488 Turbenthal 8488

GPS coordinates: 47.42824,8.85860

Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:04