While nothing is known about the castle's foundation, it was probably built in the 13th century perhaps for the Lords of Vaz[1] or of Aspermont.

[2] It was probably held by a ministerialis family, unfree knights in service to a higher noble.

Part of the agreement stipulated that the castle must remain open to the Matsch family at any time.

In 1420 it was mentioned as the property of Ulrich Seger, the vogt and judge over Malans, but the castle appears to have been uninhabitable at that time.

The main tower still shows the Pietra Rasa construction, where the mortar that holds the rough stones together is also used as a plaster to them.