Schwarzenstein Castle

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Schwarzenstein Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Obersaxen Mundaun of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. ()

Local name: Burg Schwarzenstein Built: 1250 (774 years ago)Coordinates: 46°45'1"N, 9°4'22"E

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Schwarzenstein Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jörgenberg Castle, Kropfenstein Castle, Lag da Breil, Bifertenstock.

3.7 miNE
Forts and castles
Jörgenberg Castle
96 min walk • Jörgenberg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Waltensburg/Vuorz of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
1.9 miNE
Forts and castles
Kropfenstein Castle
49 min walk • Kropfenstein Castle is a type of castle known as a cave castle in the municipality of Waltensburg/Vuorz of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
1.5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lag da Breil
38 min walk • The Lag da Breil is a lake located east of Breil/Brigels in the canton of Graubünden. It lies at a height of 1,255 metres above sea level and has a maximum length of 500 metres. In summer the Lag da Breil is used as a bathing lake.
6.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bifertenstock
168 min walk • The Bifertenstock is a mountain in the Glarus Alps, located at an elevation of 3,419 m on the border between the cantons of Glarus and Graubünden, its peak, however, is located about 25 metres south of the border.
3.7 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Piz Mundaun
95 min walk • Piz Mundaun is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps, situated east of Obersaxen in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. In winter the mountain is part of ski area.
0.5 miW
Forts and castles
Heidenberg Castle
13 min walk • Heidenberg Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Obersaxen Mundaun of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.
6.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Vals Valley
160 min walk • The Vals Valley is located in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.
3.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Piz Titschal
91 min walk • Piz Titschal is a mountain of the Swiss Lepontine Alps, located south of Obersaxen in the canton of Graubünden.
7.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Selbsanft
184 min walk • The Selbsanft is a mountain massif in the Glarus Alps, overlooking the village of Linthal in the canton of Glarus. The Selbsanft is a large mountain massif consisting of several summits of which the highest is named Hideri Schibe.
2.2 miE
Locality
Obersaxen Mundaun
56 min walk • Obersaxen Mundaun is a municipality in the Surselva Region in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. On 1 January 2016 the former municipalities of Obersaxen and Mundaun merged to form the new municipality of Obersaxen Mundaun.
5.2 miSE
Locality
Val Lumnezia
134 min walk • Val Lumnezia is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a wide range of activities for all seasons. In the summer, visitors can enjoy hiking and mountain biking along the scenic trails that wind through the valley, or try their hand at fishing in the crystal-clear...