Obermontani Castle

Laces, Italy

Obermontani Castle was erected in 1228 by Albert II of Tyrol as defence against the Bishops of Chur. This is the place where the original handwritten copy of the 'Nibelungen' was found (now in the public record office of Berlin-Dahlem). The castle is not accessible.

Comments

Your name



Address

Obermontaniweg 7, Laces, Italy
See all sites in Laces

Details

Founded: 1228
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

bergeundbrotzeit (2 years ago)
Beautiful hike with great views of the Vinschgau and the Martell Valley ???
Emiliano V (2 years ago)
As described by other users, only a ruin of this guard post remains. However, the path to get there, also wanting to continue towards the castle itself, is so pleasant that I recommend it. Suitable for both trekking and cycling.
Colin Vennebekken (2 years ago)
Small ruin, which can be reached via a footbridge at the beginning of the "cliff". Trails can be used by both mountain bikers and hikers. Through the ruin you can visit the underlying church and castle.
Markus MTB (2 years ago)
Always nice here. The bike trail down here is fun with its switchbacks. It's not long, but it's worthwhile to start or end the day and you have a beautiful view
alberto coltella (3 years ago)
castle + chapel a nice interesting visit and a beautiful landscape on the Vinschgau
Powered by Google

Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings

Historic Site of the week

Wieskirche

The Pilgrimage Church of Wies (Wieskirche) is an oval rococo church, designed in the late 1740s by Dominikus Zimmermann. It is located in the foothills of the Alps in the municipality of Steingaden.

The sanctuary of Wies is a pilgrimage church extraordinarily well-preserved in the beautiful setting of an Alpine valley, and is a perfect masterpiece of Rococo art and creative genius, as well as an exceptional testimony to a civilization that has disappeared.

The hamlet of Wies, in 1738, is said to have been the setting of a miracle in which tears were seen on a simple wooden figure of Christ mounted on a column that was no longer venerated by the Premonstratensian monks of the Abbey. A wooden chapel constructed in the fields housed the miraculous statue for some time. However, pilgrims from Germany, Austria, Bohemia, and even Italy became so numerous that the Abbot of the Premonstratensians of Steingaden decided to construct a splendid sanctuary.