프란젠스페스테 - 포르테차‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪20‬개의 동굴

Great view of the reservoir and fortress from the cycle path.

Unfortunately closed: no viewing

Built between 1833 and 1838 under Emperor Franz I of Austria, it was one of the safest fortresses in the Alpine region of its time - built for the purpose of securing the axis between southern Germany and northern Italy in the Habsburg Empire. 65,000 square meters of area make the Franzenfeste the largest historical complex in South Tyrol. In addition to an estimated 20 million bricks and 250,000 cubic meters of granite, many tons of wood, sand and lime were used. The adaptation to the terrain, the fire fronts, bomb-proof gun positions, a labyrinth of tunnels and passageways, speak for the planning masterpiece. The fortress had already lost its strategic importance by the time it was completed. There was never any confrontation with the enemy; now and again companies were quartered there, but they were only waiting for a deployment in the south. Ultimately, the fortress served mainly as a weapons and ammunition depot for the Italian military until 2003.

Beautiful building at the Neustift Monastery. It is said to be modeled on the Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome. This building is said to have been started in the 13th century.

Until a few years ago, anyone who wanted to spend a holiday in the Pusteria Valley from Brenner or Salorno was forced to drive through the ruins of the Klusa of Rio Pusteria. Today, traffic no longer flows directly through this fortress.

Great view over the lake and the Franzensfeste fortress.

The facility fits perfectly into the landscape. The route is very close to optimal. You have to drive it several times to take in all the impressions.

Magnificently decorated hall that can apparently also be rented. Fantastic view through the windows into the Rienz gorge