Wartenfels Castle, Lostorf, Switzerland

Wartenfels Castle was erected in the early 13th century by the Wartenfels counts, vassals of Habsburg family. Later it was owned by several families and in the 18th and 19th centuries residential buildings were added as well as a chapel.

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Toni Thiele (3 years ago)
Schönes kleines Schloss. Wandergebiet und tolle Aussicht.

Franz Waser (3 years ago)
Very nice walk through the forest !!

Maya Baumgartner (3 years ago)
Super nice view. The garden is very well kept.

Remo Moser (3 years ago)
Nice swiss castle.

Daniel Kamber (3 years ago)
Super recreation area. Many hiking trails!

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