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Kamen Castle

At the entrance to the Draga valley, standing atop a rocky promontory, are the picturesque ruins of a castle of the Counts of Lambergh.

The preserved Romanesque tower at Kamen Castle.
A view of the tower from the peaks above the Draga valley.
Walking through the ruins of the castle

A centuries-old guardian of the cargo route stands in an elevated position, having a preserved Romanesque tower, and magnificent ruins of gothic and renaissance entrances. The famous tournament knight Gašper Lambergar lived in the castle, about whom the famous Slovenian folk song Pegam and Lambergar is sung.

 

A LOOK INTO THE PAST

The castle was built in the 12th century by the Counts of Ortenburg; later it was owned by the Counts of Celje, and from 1469 the Counts of Lambergh. The counts abandoned the castle in the 18th century when they moved to the more comfortable Katzenstein Mansion in the centre of the village.

 

The oldest part of the castle is the square Romanesque tower on the northwest part. Later a four-storey gothic residence was built opposite. Between them, in the 16th century a renaissance residence was built with an interior courtyard. The southern slopes beneath the castle were used as a terraced garden, whilst in the lower area there was a complex of agricultural buildings with a mill and sawmill.

 

In close proximity to Kamen Castle are two smaller archaeological sites. 

The Lambergh Trail theme path leads to the castle and the nearby archaeological sites.

 

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21.06.2024 10:00
Every Friday

The famous history of Kamen Castle will be presented to you by a knowledgeable local guide. While exploring the castle ruins and nearby cave archeological sites, you will enjoy wonderful views of the surrounding mountain scenery.

Kamen Castle near Begunje
Kamen Castle and the Draga Valley

The Begunje area has a wealth of archaeological sites. Follow the Lamberg Trail to discover them, the focal point of which are the ruins of Kamen Castle.

A unique experience in the midst of nature

Set off on an adventure with a bow and arrow! The parkour archery course, in the Draga valley, is suitable for beginners and experienced archers, and has 30 model forest animals targets.

Hiking in the Draga Valley
A tranquil valley at the foothills of the Karavanke mountains

Besides the Draga stream a green valley winds it way to the foothills of the Karavanke.

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