The valley is almost entirely surrounded by mountains, including the Dragon Smoke mountains to the north and the Wolf's Bane Mountains to the north and east. Only a pass at the east end allows travel into and out of the valley for the average traveler. During the winter, the pass tends to be blocked by snow or avalanches. The valley itself is heavily forested. Although areas in the center of the valley were cleared for the construction of the castle and town, much of the forest remains wild and untamed. More information and history of the valley can be found in the article: Barony of Spielburg.