Grub Castle, Grub, Austria - SpottingHistory

Grub castle was first time documented in 1237 and was probably built somewhere in the late 12th or early 13th century. In 1620 the castle was destroyed by the Bavarian Duke Maximilian I. The castle never recovered and fell to ruin. It was restored in the 1970s.

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Ernst Surboeck (2 years ago)

Herbert Bierhansl (3 years ago)
Beautiful ruins of a triangular hilltop castle, which is worth visiting especially in spring, when vegetation still gives the opportunity to see the remains of the outwork. Guided tours are possible by prior arrangement with the owners and are lovingly designed.

Paul Weber (4 years ago)
Large, well-preserved castle ruins. Visit only possible by prior arrangement.

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