Castle story Ranfels 1144: First documented mention. 1207: The owners were the bishops of Passau, who enfeoffed the nobles von Hals with it in 1243. These conferred the rule on. …
In the heart of the Bavarian Forest, on a wooded ridge near Saldenburg, the castle of the same name rises, a silent monument to medieval architecture and regional history. Affectionately …
The castle was built in the 12th century as a permanent home for the gentlemen of the house. Originally the Hofmarkschloss located on a hill was called "Veste Vurt" after …