Munt Sogn Gieri castle ruins

Simple

3.6 km

1:00 h

102 mhd

Burgruine Munt Sogn Gieri (oua_50597483_image)

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Burgruine Munt Sogn Gieri (oua_50597484_image)

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

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Highest Point 1004 m

Lowest Point 922 m

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Start

Waltensburg, Plaza Cadruvi (post office stop)

Destination

Waltensburg, Plaza Cadruvi (post office stop)

Coordinates

46.77697, 9.11771

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Description

The ruins of Jörgenberg are located on the outermost rocky spur of an elongated ridge to the east of the municipality of Waltensburg. Alongside Kropfenstein, Grünenfels Castle and Vogelberg Castle, Jörgenberg was one of the original four castles in Waltensburg and was already inhabited in the Middle Bronze Age. Jörgenberg was first mentioned as a castellum in Bishop Tello's will in 765.

The hike begins in the center of Waltensburg village. For culture lovers, it is worth making a detour to Waltensburg church. The reformed church is a gem among churches. The wall paintings by an unknown master from around 1330 are particularly valuable in terms of art history.You hike on to the end of the village, where the path continues to Munt Sogn Gieri/Jörgenberg castle. The two stone pillars of a former gallows on the way to the castle ruins of Munt Sogn Gieri bear witness to this lively past. Alleged witches, sorcerers and other wrongdoers met their end here on the gallows.

The trail markings in the description of this tour are based on the 1:25000 hiking map for Brigels, Waltensburg, Andiast. The hiking map is available from the Brigels information office, the Volg Andiast and Waltensburg shops and the Hotel Postigliun in Andiast.

Geheimtipp

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

Sicherheitshinweis

The tour should not be undertaken in uncertain weather conditions. Weather changes are frequent in the mountains. If a rain front or similar is approaching during the hike, you should turn back in good time.

144 Emergency call, first aid

1414 Mountain rescue REGA

112 International emergency call

Ausrüstung

Good hiking boots with a good profile or trekking shoes, clothing suitable for the weather (rain jacket/sun protection), drink, possibly food, possibly walking sticks.

Directions

Waltensburg - Fuortgas/altitude marker 880 - Casti Munt Sogn Gieri - return via Cantuns - Waltensburg

Directions

Public Transport

By post bus from Ilanz to Waltensburg/Vuorz, Demvitg

Anreise Information

From Ilanz or Disentis via the main road to Waltensburg

Parking

Few parking spaces in the village of Waltensburg. More parking spaces are available at the valley station of the mountain railroads between Waltensburg and Andiast.

Waypoints

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 eine Führung beim Museum des Waltensburger Meister

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

Book Store Surselva

Volksbibliothek, Waltensburg

The library is located in Casa Cadruvi. It regularly organizes exhibitions and other cultural events.

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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 Sommer.

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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