The Top 7 Castles around Lienz
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 7
beautiful castles to choose from around Lienz. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Lienz. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 28, 2025
Rabenstein Castle Ruins
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Great castle ruins, a real adventure for the children, both the ascent and the treasure hunt in the ruins 😉
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Past the Kienburg ruins
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Another beautiful piece of road it's a dream to cycle around here.
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Heinfels Castle
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Heinfels Castle is an extensive hilltop castle above Heinfels in East Tyrol. The strategically well-located weir system at 1130 m above sea level. A. is a prominent landmark of the …
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Bruck Castle
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Especially in rainy weather, the castle is a great alternative to visiting the DOLOMITEN indoor swimming pool (it is usually closed for one month in summer - 2020: until mid-August)
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Lienzer Klause and Burgfrieden
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The stately fortification belonged to the former bishops of Brixen and was first mentioned in a document in 1241. In addition to its purpose as a defensive structure, there was …
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Panzendorf - Tassenbach Cycle Path
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Panzendorf Castle is very impressive, interesting to visit and cycle the old wooden bridge built in 1548 and called „Pannbruggen“.
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Walchenstein Castle Ruins
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Castle ruins located above Dölsach with a wonderful view of the sunset over
The Lienz Basin. Walchenstein Castle, on the southern slope of the Stronacher Kogel east of the Dölsacher …
The Lienz Basin. Walchenstein Castle, on the southern slope of the Stronacher Kogel east of the Dölsacher …
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