Schaumburg Castle

Once owned by the Provostry of Gurk, the castle is mentioned in a feudal register around 1200 as a fief of the Trixeners. As late as 1723, the "Rhuenacher turn in Schaumb" is mentioned. However, the beginning of the castle's decay is not precisely dated. Unfortunately, only limited information about this castle is available.

The castle complex was built on a small rocky outcrop. Today, however, not much remains of Schaumburg. The castle consisted of only two buildings, between which a spacious, almost rectangular courtyard extended. Of the residential castle, only a meager wall remnant can be seen northwest of the round tower. The beam holes, however, reveal that the dwelling must have been at least two stories high.

South of the residential castle stands the mighty round tower with a wall thickness of 3 m. A gate once led into the square interior on the second floor, which, however, was difficult to reach due to the steep rocky slope. This tower was purely a defensive structure and not suitable for residential purposes. It protected the entire castle site to the south. The nearby ponds were created by the lords of the castle, and according to documentary reports, wine was even cultivated here around 1200.