Frischenberg Castle

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Frischenberg is a ruined castle in Sennwald, canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. It was built in the early 14th century by the lords of Hohensax, probably by Ulrich III von Hohensax some time after 1313. It was destroyed and rebuilt in 1446, and abandoned in 1551. ()

Local name: Burg Frischenberg Built: 1313 (711 years ago)Coordinates: 47°13'54"N, 9°26'57"E

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Sankt GallenSwitzerland

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

Nearby attractions include: Seealpsee, Werdenbergersee, Sparta Bouldering, Sämtisersee.

3.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Seealpsee
87 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Seealpsee is a serene mountain lake that epitomizes the idyllic beauty of Switzerland's landscape. Located in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden, this tranquil body of water sits at an elevation of 1,143 meters, offering...
4.5 miS
Natural attraction, Body of water, Park
Werdenbergersee, Buchs
116 min walk • Werdenbergersee is a small lake in Buchs, below the town of Werdenberg, in the municipality of Grabs, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland.
4.4 miS
47°10'21"N • 9°28'58"E
Sparta Bouldering, Buchs
112 min walk • Climbing
2.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Sämtisersee
70 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque Alpstein massif of northeastern Switzerland, Sämtisersee is a serene mountain lake that offers an idyllic escape into nature. This tranquil body of water is situated at an elevation of approximately 1,205 meters above sea level, making it a...
4 miNW
Archaeological site
Wildkirchli
102 min walk • Nestled within the rugged Alpstein massif of Switzerland lies the Wildkirchli, an archaeological site that transports visitors back to the early chapters of human history. This prehistoric site is composed of three caves, which served as a sanctuary for hermits and a...
2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Fälensee
52 min walk • Fälensee is a lake in the Alpstein range of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland. At an elevation of 1446 m, the surface area is 0.12 km². It is located in a narrow valley between Hundsteingrat and Roslen-Saxer First.
4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ebenalp
101 min walk • The Ebenalp is the northernmost summit of the Appenzell Alps. The mountain is a popular hiking destination and has been accessible by cable car from Wasserauen since 1955. Ebenalp attracts up to 200,000 visitors each year.
3.7 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Altmann Mountain
94 min walk • The Altmann is a mountain in the Appenzell Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden and St. Gallen. It is situated in the massif of the Alpstein north of Wildhaus, a few kilometres from the Säntis.
4.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Altenalp Türm
109 min walk • The Altenalp Türm is a peak of the Alpstein massif, located in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden, on the ridge between Ebenalp and the Säntis. It is the northernmost peak rising above 2,000 metres in Switzerland.
4.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kamor
112 min walk • The Kamor is a mountain in the Appenzell Alps and has an elevation of 1,751 m above the sea. It is part of a mountain belt which forms the western boundary of the Rhine Valley and is located on the border of the Swiss cantons Appenzell Innerrhoden and Canton of St. Gallen.
1.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hüser
44 min walk • The Furgglenfirst is a multi-summited mountain of the Appenzell Alps located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden and St. Gallen. The main summit, named Hintere Hüser, has a height of 1,951 metres above sea level.