Ruins at Schadenburg – impressive castle ruins

The ruins at Schadenburg are a rectangular stone structure, located above the village of Ringgenberg on the stretch of road connecting Ringgenberg and Niederried. Take a short stroll through the woods and explore the castle ruins.

From the road, the woodland ruins are a ten-minute walk. Here you enter a medieval world of myth and legend. The story goes something like this: Back in the 13th century, the baron Kuno von Brienz wanted to build a dungeon. But the baron fell victim to a revenge attack and so the project was never completed. Others suspect that the castle was to be used for watching the trade route between Interlaken and Brienz.                                                                                                                  

Your highlights at a glance

• Admire the ruins of the medieval castle
• Delve into a world of myth and legend above Ringgenberg
• Combine your visit to the ruins with a walk through the woods
  

To ensure that your trip is perfect in every way, please note

• Dress appropriately for the weather
• You can get there by car or bus; make a note of the PostBus timetables
• Entry to the ruins is free

Personal tip
“I like this place best in bad weather. Walking through the fairy wood in that magical atmosphere is just fantastic."