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"Great is the power of memory that dwells in places." (from Cicero)

Preserved valley wall of Wolkenstein Castle ruins on Stevia rock face

Wolkenstein Castle ruins

The ruins of a medieval castle

Burg Wolkenstein, today a ruin, was a fortress set in Stevia Wand rock face at the start of Langental valley (then Ciastel de Val). There used to be two castles standing here to safeguard Trai Paian long-distance path. Today's castle was built around 1200 and later taken over by Meinhard II, who elevated it to a court seat and equipped it with supplies. After 1370, the castle passed into the hands of the Wolkenstein family.

Main category:
Building culture
Subcategory:
Castles
Epoch:Middle Ages
Area(s):Selva Gardena
GPS coordinates:@11.76882,46.56424