Reifenstein castle ruins

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Reifenstein castle ruins
General view of Reifenstein Castle seen from the west.

General view of Reifenstein Castle seen from the west.

Creation time : Mentioned in 1145
Castle type : Hilltop castle
Conservation status: ruin
Place: Pöls-Oberkurzheim
Geographical location 47 ° 12 '45 "  N , 14 ° 36' 3"  E Coordinates: 47 ° 12 '45 "  N , 14 ° 36' 3"  E
Reifenstein castle ruins (Styria)
Reifenstein castle ruins

The Reifenstein castle ruins are located near the village of Pöls in the municipality of Pöls-Oberkurzheim in Styria .

location

The ruins of the Höhenburg are located about 100 m above the Pölstal on a hilltop of the northern slope of the Falkenberg in the cadastral community of Pöls .

history

The castle was probably built in the 12th century by the Reifensteiners, a branch of the Liechtenstein family . Extensions took place in the 13th and 14th centuries. In 1521 the castle was sold to Sebald Pögl from Thörl and rebuilt in the Renaissance style. In 1698 the castle came into the possession of the Schwarzenberg family , who still own it today, including the surrounding forests. The castle was inhabited until 1809. However, to prevent the French from billeting during the war against Napoleon , the roof of the castle was removed. This accelerated the decay of the castle, so that it is now closed and in danger of collapsing.

Web links

Commons : Burgruine Reifenstein  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Castle ruin Reifenstein - fortifications in Austria
  2. ↑ Castle ruin Reifenstein in the Austria Forum