Balmburg, medieval castle site

The Balmburg castle site incorporates natural cave formations into its defensive structure, featuring remaining stone walls within the rocky outcrop at 47.542065 latitude.

Medieval builders constructed Balmburg as a fortified residence during periods of regional conflict, integrating the natural cave system for protection and strategic advantage.

The castle holds status as a Class B Swiss cultural property, contributing to the understanding of defensive architecture in the Zurich region during medieval times.

Visitors can reach the archaeological site through designated paths in Bachs, with guided tours available to explore the remaining structural elements and cave systems.

The castle's design utilized existing cave formations as living quarters and storage spaces, demonstrating medieval engineering adaptation to natural landscape features.

Location: Bachs

Location: Zürich

Part of: list of cultural properties in Bachs

Address: Hohflue, 8164 Bachs 8164 8164

GPS coordinates: 47.54207,8.41358

Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:40