Chiemgauské Alpy

Hrady a zříceniny v Chiemgauských Alpách

Castles and Ruins

The Chiemgau Alps region features a diverse collection of medieval fortifications and aristocratic residences. This selection includes Schloss Hohenaschau, a former hill castle transformed into a stately palace, and the 11th-century Burg Marquartstein. The list also encompasses significant ruins like Burg Kirnstein, a spur castle overlooking the Inn valley, and Schloss Urfahrn's architectural ensemble. These sites span from the Bavarian Inn valley to Unken in Salzburg, showcasing historical defensive structures and later residential architecture.

Castles and Ruins – Mapa

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A

Schloss Hohenaschau

Originally a medieval hill castle, this residence near Aschau im Chiemgau was later transformed into a palace. It sits prominently on a rock overlooking the Prien valley.

B

Burgruine Katzenstein

Medieval castle ruins located in the Inn valley region.

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C

Ruine Burg Kirnstein

The ruins of a medieval spur castle situated at an elevation of 520 meters above sea level.

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D

Schloss Urfahrn

A historic castle ensemble located in Reisach within the upper Bavarian Inn valley.

E

Schloss Oberrein

A castle located in the municipality of Unken, within the Zell am See district of the Salzburg region.

F

Burg Gruttenstein

A medieval castle overlooking the town of Bad Reichenhall.

G

Rettenburg

Remains of a medieval fortification.

H

Burg Marquartstein

Burg Marquartstein is an 11th-century castle in Marquartstein, Bavaria, Germany.

I

Ruine Feichtenalm

Ruins of a mountain structure located in the Chiemgau Alps.