Rovereto Ruin

Castel Rovereto is situated on a steep rocky outcrop above the gorge of the Rio Nero in the hamlet of Sant'Osvaldo near Castelrotto. Just behind the Pflegerhof farm, known for its organic herb cultivation, rise the ivy-clad ruins. Little is known about their history. The first mention appears in the 12th century in connection with the Lords of Aichach. Bitter disputes with the Lords of Castelrotto eventually led to the extinction of the Aichach line. In 1741, the castle passed into the possession of the Lords of Castelrotto. The reason for its subsequent decline is unknown. As early as 1618, the historian Max Sittich von Wolkenstein reported on the "dilapidated Rovereto Castle".

The complex itself is small. Remaining are wall fragments on the access side and the open gate tower. On the vulnerable side, a section of wall still stands with its dovetail merlons, unusual for the Isarco Valley (Eisacktal). Today, inside the freely accessible ruins, you'll find a small playground with a slide and swings.