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Castle ruin Munt Sogn Gieri

Simple
3.6 km
1:00 h
102 mhd
102 mhd
Burgruine Munt Sogn Gieri (oua_50597483_image)
Casti Munt Sogn Gieri

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Burgruine Munt Sogn Gieri (oua_50597484_image)

Short hike to the most impressive and oldest castle complex between the Rhine Gorge and the Rhine source.

Technique
Fitness
Highest Point  1004 m
Lowest Point  922 m
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Start
Waltensburg, Plaza Cadruvi (post bus stop)
Destination
Waltensburg, Plaza Cadruvi (post bus stop)
Coordinates
46.77697, 9.11771

Details

Description

The Jörgenberg ruins lie on the outermost rock spur of a long ridge east of the municipality of Waltensburg. Jörgenberg was, alongside Kropfenstein, Grünenfels Castle, and Vogelberg Castle, one of the originally four castles in Waltensburg, and was already settled in the Middle Bronze Age. Jörgenberg is first mentioned in 765 in Bishop Tello's testament as a castellum.

The hike begins in the center of Waltensburg village. Culture lovers will also enjoy a detour to the church of Waltensburg. The reformed church is a gem among churches. Particularly valuable from an art-historical perspective are the frescoes by an unknown master from around 1330.
You continue hiking to the end of the village, where the path leads further to the castle Munt Sogn Gieri/Jörgenberg. The two stone columns of a former gallows on the way to the castle ruin Munt Sogn Gieri are witnesses to this lively past. The supposed witches, warlocks, and other offenders met their end at this gallows.


The trail markings in the description of this route are based on the 1:25000 hiking map for Brigels, Waltensburg, Andiast. The hiking map is available at the Brigels tourist office, in the Volg stores in Andiast and Waltensburg, and at the Hotel Postigliun in Andiast.

Also see
Surselva Tourism AG
Info Brigels
Casa Sentupada
Via Principala 32
CH-7165 Breil/Brigels
Tel.: 0041 81 941 13 31
E-mail: brigels@surselva.info
Internet: www.surselva.info

Hidden Gem

At Casti Munt Sogn Gieri (Jörgenberg castle ruins) two fire pits invite you to have a picnic.

Safety Note

The route should not be attempted in uncertain weather conditions. Weather changes are common in the mountains. If a rain front or similar approaches during the hike, you should turn back in time.

Emergency numbers:

144 emergency call, first aid

1414 mountain rescue REGA

112 international emergency call

Equipment

Good hiking boots with good tread, weather-appropriate clothing (rain jacket), possibly change of clothes, first aid kit, drink, food, possibly hiking poles.

Directions

Waltensburg - Fuortgas / elevation mark 880 - Casti Munt Sogn Gieri - return route via Cantuns - Waltensburg

Directions

Public Transport

By post bus from Ilanz to Waltensburg/Vuorz, Demvitg

Travel Information

From Ilanz or Disentis via the main road to Waltensburg

Parking

Few parking spaces in the village of Waltensburg. More parking options are available at the valley station of the cable cars between Waltensburg and Andiast.

Waypoints

Bus Station Surselva
Waltensburg/Vuorz, Cadruvi
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Drohnenaufnahme der Burganlage Jörgenberg.
Fireplace Surselva
Jörgenburg fireplace, Waltensburg

The fireplace is located in the middle of the Jörgenburg ruins complex and therefore offers a special atmosphere that will take you back to the days of yesteryear.

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Fireplace Surselva
Jörgenburg fireplace (forecourt), Waltensburg

The fireplace is located in the middle of the Jörgenburg ruins complex and therefore offers a special atmosphere that will take you back to the days of yesteryear.

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Fireplace Surselva
Plaun Casti fireplace, Waltensburg

On the initiative of the “Swiss Family”, over 500 fireplaces have been built in recent decades. The Plaun Casti fireplace is one of these.

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Das Foto zeigt das Waltensburger Museum im Winter
Museum Surselva
Museum Waltensburger Meister, Waltensburg
The museum is located in Waltensburg opposite the church of Waltensburg, where one of the most impressive works, the Passion, by the Waltensburg Master can be admired.
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Das Foto zeigt die Volksbibliothek in Waltensburg im Winter
Book Store Surselva
Volksbibliothek, Waltensburg
The library is located in Casa Cadruvi. It regularly organizes exhibitions and other cultural events.
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Aufnahme beim Aufstieg zum Galgenhügel
Historical Site Surselva
Crest la Fuortga/Galgenhügel, Waltensburg
The two stone pillars of a former gallows on the way to the castle ruin Munt Sogn Gieri, are witnesses of this lively past. The supposed witches, the warlocks as well as other offenders found their end here on the gallows.
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Aufnahme der Waltensburger Kirche von aussen im Winter.
Church Surselva
Protestant parish church & frescoes, Waltensburg
The reformed church is a gem among churches. The wall paintings by an unknown master from around 1330 are of particular art-historical value.
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