Dec 9, 2017
Niederfalkenstein (Lower Falkenstein Castle), Pfaffenberg 19, 9821 Obervellach, Carinthia, Austria.
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Niederfalkenstein is a castle complex near on the southern slope of the Hohe Tauern mountain range. The fortification was first mentioned as Valchenstain Castle in a deed of 1164. The former fortification of Oberfalkenstein is a ruin, while the lower barbican of Niederfalkenstein (shown here) is preserved.