More than 100 years ago, it was the temporary home of the Italian guest workers who built the dam in the Klöntal. High up on the steep wall, the houses were reached by cable car or a machine path from piles of rubble.
Today the village has fallen into ruins and is hardly accessible. The forest has almost completely swallowed up the houses. But the ruins, the peace and the view from up there are remarkable. The atmosphere right now between several fallen trees is mystical. The path down the cliff, on the other hand, is almost intimidating.
Story
Construction of the settlement began after the turn of the 20th century as part of the construction of the power plant on the Löntsch. The houses were built entirely by hand. The workers built the walls stone by stone. This is all the more impressive considering the steep terrain. The walls still hold today without concrete.
Around 50 workers settled in the village at that time. Unfortunately, there are no contemporary witnesses left today. But the walls tell of backbreaking work, adverse conditions and poor pay.
Access
If you park at the Löntschtobel stop, it is about 300 meters on foot along the Klöntalerstrasse towards the reservoir, then a small road branches off to the right. At the foot of the Schlattberg, the path goes into the forest or directly up the stream. Good footwear and skill are required, as the last two hundred meters are unpaved. A storm has brought down several trees in the ruins, so some climbing skills are required.
If you are already in the region, you shouldn't miss the Löntschtobel bridge near the bus stop. A detour to the Klöntalersee is also not to be missed.
