Wiesberg Castle

Wiesberg Castle (German: Schloss Wiesberg) stands above the Trisanna River, where the Paznaun Valley leads into the Stanzer Valley.

History

Near the castle in 1809 several hundred local militia defended the area against Bavarian and French troops. From the end of the 14th century until 1411, the castle was owned by the Rottenberger family. From 1770 until 1840, the castle was owned by the Dukes of Wolkenstein.

Today

Today Schloss Wiesberg is a privately held property and is not open to the public. The castle can be seen from the Silvretta-Hochalpenstraße. This road is usually closed in winter.

Wikipedia

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Wiesberg Castle

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Wiesberg Castle

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Wiesberg Castle

The Castle Wiesberg is beautiful situated on a rock in the municipality Tobadill - Austria. Tobadill lies on a narrow mountain terrace 200 meters above the Stanzertal. The view of the valley and the surrounding mountains is exceptionally beautiful. From Tobadill there is a lovely mountain road to the Schloss Wiesberg, the castle is located on a rocky landmark and to the entrance of the valley. Wiesberg Castle 2
Wiesberg Castle

The Castle Wiesberg is beautiful situated on a rock in the municipality Tobadill - Austria. Tobadill lies on a narrow mountain terrace 200 meters above the Stanzertal. The view of the valley and the surrounding mountains is exceptionally beautiful. From Tobadill there is a lovely mountain road to the Schloss Wiesberg, the castle is located on a rocky landmark and to the entrance of the valley. Wiesberg Castle 2

Wiesberg Castle

Below the castle lies the Trisanna bridge, a 225 meter long railway bridge at a height of 90 meters. crosses the valley. It is an impressive sight. The Castle was built in 13th century and is now in private ownership. In the 14th Century the castle belonged to the Counts of Tyrol. After the extinction of this dynasty in 1411, the castle was pledged, from 1770 to 1840 to the Counts of Wolkenstein. In 1809 the Napoleonic Wars took place, a skirmish between local rifle and Bavarian troops held near the castle. Wiesberg Castle 3
Wiesberg Castle

Below the castle lies the Trisanna bridge, a 225 meter long railway bridge at a height of 90 meters. crosses the valley. It is an impressive sight. The Castle was built in 13th century and is now in private ownership. In the 14th Century the castle belonged to the Counts of Tyrol. After the extinction of this dynasty in 1411, the castle was pledged, from 1770 to 1840 to the Counts of Wolkenstein. In 1809 the Napoleonic Wars took place, a skirmish between local rifle and Bavarian troops held near the castle. Wiesberg Castle 3

Wiesberg Castle

The current pyramid roof dates from 1908. The thick ring wall is no less than 2.7 meters thick. At the northwestern section a chapel was built in 1420. Wiesberg Castle 4
Wiesberg Castle

The current pyramid roof dates from 1908. The thick ring wall is no less than 2.7 meters thick. At the northwestern section a chapel was built in 1420. Wiesberg Castle 4

Wiesberg Castle

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Wiesberg Castle

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Wiesberg Castle

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Wiesberg Castle

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Wiesberg Castle

Wiesberg Castle with the Trisanna Bridge. El Trisannabrücke es un puente ferroviario de 86 m de altura y 225 m de longitud, bajo el que pasa la carretera B188. Cerca del puente está el Burg Wiesberg, un castillo medieval restaurado en el siglo XIX. Wiesberg Castle 8
Wiesberg Castle

Wiesberg Castle with the Trisanna Bridge. El Trisannabrücke es un puente ferroviario de 86 m de altura y 225 m de longitud, bajo el que pasa la carretera B188. Cerca del puente está el Burg Wiesberg, un castillo medieval restaurado en el siglo XIX. Wiesberg Castle 8

Wiesberg Castle

Schloss Wiesberg mit der Trisannabrücke. Wiesberg Castle 9
Wiesberg Castle

Schloss Wiesberg mit der Trisannabrücke. Wiesberg Castle 9

Wiesberg Castle

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Wiesberg Castle

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Wiesberg Castle

Trisannabrücke und Schloss Wiesberg. Wiesberg Castle 11
Wiesberg Castle

Trisannabrücke und Schloss Wiesberg. Wiesberg Castle 11

Wiesberg Castle

Österreich Arlbergbahn Burg Wiesberg. Wiesberg Castle 12
Wiesberg Castle

Österreich Arlbergbahn Burg Wiesberg. Wiesberg Castle 12

Wiesberg Castle

Österreich Arlbergbahn. The Trisanna bridge is a railway bridge in the Austrian state of Tyrol and is perhaps most important artwork of the Arlberg Railway. The bridge is located between the stations of Pians and Strengen. The bridge is 230 meters long and leads the Silvrettastraße over the River Trisanna . After construction in 1883-1884 the bridge was a sensation because of its large span at that time the largest in Austria. Wiesberg Castle 13
Wiesberg Castle

Österreich Arlbergbahn. The Trisanna bridge is a railway bridge in the Austrian state of Tyrol and is perhaps most important artwork of the Arlberg Railway. The bridge is located between the stations of Pians and Strengen. The bridge is 230 meters long and leads the Silvrettastraße over the River Trisanna . After construction in 1883-1884 the bridge was a sensation because of its large span at that time the largest in Austria. Wiesberg Castle 13

Wiesberg Castle

Österreich Arlbergbahn. By this opening a new connection between Lake Constance and the Adriatic Sea was made. Traffic developed well and in 1885 the second track could be put to use by the tunnel . Showpiece of the line was Orient Express, who rode first class from London to Bucharest with only sleeping cars. Wiesberg Castle 14
Wiesberg Castle

Österreich Arlbergbahn. By this opening a new connection between Lake Constance and the Adriatic Sea was made. Traffic developed well and in 1885 the second track could be put to use by the tunnel . Showpiece of the line was Orient Express, who rode first class from London to Bucharest with only sleeping cars. Wiesberg Castle 14

Wiesberg Castle

ICE Zugverband als fahrplanmäßiger ÖBB EC 562 auf der Trisannabrücke. Wiesberg Castle 15
Wiesberg Castle

ICE Zugverband als fahrplanmäßiger ÖBB EC 562 auf der Trisannabrücke. Wiesberg Castle 15

Wiesberg Castle

ICE Zugverband als fahrplanmäßiger ÖBB EC 562 auf der Trisannabrücke. Wiesberg Castle 16
Wiesberg Castle

ICE Zugverband als fahrplanmäßiger ÖBB EC 562 auf der Trisannabrücke. Wiesberg Castle 16

Wiesberg Castle

Trisannabrücke mit Schloss Wiesberg. Wiesberg Castle 17
Wiesberg Castle

Trisannabrücke mit Schloss Wiesberg. Wiesberg Castle 17

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Wiesberg Castle

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Wiesberg Castle

Österreich Arlbergbahn. Wiesberg Castle 19
Wiesberg Castle

Österreich Arlbergbahn. Wiesberg Castle 19

Wiesberg Castle

Österreich Arlbergbahn. Trisannabrücke und Schloss Wiesberg. Wiesberg Castle 20
Wiesberg Castle

Österreich Arlbergbahn. Trisannabrücke und Schloss Wiesberg. Wiesberg Castle 20

Wiesberg Castle

Österreich Arlbergbahn. Trisannabrücke und Schloss Wiesberg. Wiesberg Castle 21
Wiesberg Castle

Österreich Arlbergbahn. Trisannabrücke und Schloss Wiesberg. Wiesberg Castle 21

Wiesberg Castle

The Orient Express passes the great 13th-century castle of Wiesberg. Wiesberg Castle 22
Wiesberg Castle

The Orient Express passes the great 13th-century castle of Wiesberg. Wiesberg Castle 22

Wiesberg Castle

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Wiesberg Castle

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Trisannabruecke mit Schloss Wiesberg Tirol Bruecke Bridge. Wiesberg Castle 24
Wiesberg Castle

Trisannabruecke mit Schloss Wiesberg Tirol Bruecke Bridge. Wiesberg Castle 24

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Wiesberg Castle

Wiesberg Castle
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Wiesberg Castle

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