A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 5 beautiful castles to choose from around Pierrafortscha. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
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Mountain Biking Highlight
The entire hamlet of Richterwil is listed in the Federal Inventory of built sites of national importance to be protected in Switzerland ISOS and protection of built sites (Bundesinventar der …
Tip by JM
Hiking Highlight
The castle in the hamlet of Balliswil is a country estate of the Montenach family. The largely intact, impressive ensemble of the country estate consists of a manor house, a …
Tip by Pauli
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Road Cycling Highlight
Small castle on the shore of the lake. To my knowledge, it is privately owned, so that a visit is not possible.
Tip by Alex Hoffmann
Hiking Highlight
The castle was built in an interesting place. Only the keep remains.
Tip by Ulrich Steinmann
Cycling Highlight
Illens Castle is a ruined castle located in the territory of the Swiss commune of Gibloux in the canton of Fribourg. It was built in the 12th century and then …
Tip by JM
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