Elisabeth was the daughter of Botho von Schwarzenburg but her mother is unknown. The date and place of her birth have not been found.
Her husband was Meinhard I von Görz. They were married, but the date and place have not been found. Their four known children were Heinrich II (?-1150), Engelbert II (?-1191), Meinhard (?-1193) and Beatrix (?-?).