Heinfels Castle

Heinfels, Austria

Heinfels castle stands in the Puster Valley, near the entrance to the Villgraten Valley. Although the town was first settled by Huns around 500 AD, a castle was not mentioned until 1243. It belonged to the County of Gorz, and was expanded on the west side in 1500. In 1526, it was besieged by Michael Gaismair and 2,000 soldiers seeking to overthrow Catholic rule in the area. Today it is privately owned.

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Founded: c. 1243
Category: Castles and fortifications in Austria

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Johannes Siegele (54 days ago)
Cool 18th century bridge. It's definitely worth a short stop here
mauro simeoli (2 years ago)
Historic wooden bridge built in 1791 but well preserved, located next to the Austrian Pusteria road, which now passes over a modern reinforced concrete bridge. He witnessed battles and the retreat of the French army in 1797. At the center of the bridge hangs a wooden crucifix on whose tibia there is the sign of what is said to be a French officer's saber.
Mermadone (2 years ago)
Just an old bridge, but beautiful!
Marco Rubertelli (2 years ago)
Beautiful wooden bridge I was up on this covered wooden bridge with my girlfriend during a holiday in the Dolomites. the building is located near the Loacker factory in Heinfels, an Austrian town very close to San Candido. Passing from the main road you immediately notice this beautiful bridge that can be crossed either on foot or by bicycle. In the middle there is a crucifix. Benches and flower pots can be found throughout the building.
Peter Tritthart (3 years ago)
Beautiful, well-preserved wooden bridge from the 18th century. In the middle wide enough for carriages (at that time), on the side a separate footpath, today with benches to linger. It's a pity that the busy car bridge runs too close to the wooden bridge.
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