How to reach Castles Rotund and Reichenberg
From the village of Tubre in Val Monastero in the Venosta Valley they are clearly visible, the ruins of the castles Reichenberg and Rotund. They have been enthroned above the valley since the year 900, attracting curious onlookers and adventurers who want to see the remaining buildings.
Around 900 the bishops of Chur gave the order to build the castles Rotund and Reichenberg, because they wanted to use them as residences. Built on steep hills, it overlooks large parts of the Val Müstair. However, after some time the castle complexes were sold and over the years the owners changed again and again until they were completely abandoned.
Rotund Castle:
High up at 1500 m is Rotund Castle, which was one of the highest castles in Tyrol due to its location. In the middle of the 12th century Rotund Castle passed to the nobles of Rotund until it was sold to Henrich von Reichenberg in 1310. In the course of their time the castle changed its owners again and again, so the barons von Schlandersberg and von Hendl appear in documents. In the 15th century the castle was renovated and repaired, until it was no longer inhabited at the end of the 17th century and left to decay. The last lord of the castle was Baron von Heydorf.
Reichenberg Castle:
Reichenberg Castle is also situated on a steep slope, but it is below Rotund Castle. Originally owned by the bishops of Chur, this castle complex fell into the hands of the lords of Reichenberg, robber knights, who spread fear and terror, in the middle of the 12th century. At the end of the 17th century, in 1680, this castle complex was also abandoned and left to its fate. Today the ruins can be visited from the outside, as large parts of the castle complex have fallen into ruins, only the keep is well preserved.
Opening hours:
all-season:
Inspection only possible from the outside
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Contact:
Castles Rotund and Reichenberg
39024, Tubre in Val Monastero
+39 0473-833046