According to legend, the once mighty fortress from the early 12th century was founded by two brothers, both robber barons. The history of this old frontier fortress is, at least …

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Veronika - Niki

June 27, 2020

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Unfortunately, the ruin can only be viewed "from the expanse", as the access is private property.

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Stefan 🐕

December 18, 2020

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The tower and hall stand on the highest point of a mountain cone. Subsequent extensions form a ring castle down the valley. In the center there is a free-standing castle chapel

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1. 20 Schilling View – Little 20‑Schilling Viewpoint loop from Breitenstein Gasthaus Polleres

21.3km

06:34

760m

770m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Gamperlgraben Viaduct – Wagnergraben Viaduct loop from Klamm-Schottwien

13.5km

04:13

510m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Ruins of Klamm Castle – Gorge, Church and Ruins loop from Breitenstein

11.8km

03:43

460m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 780 m

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Tuesday 3 March

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41 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Location: Breitenstein, Bezirk Neunkirchen, Lower Austria, Austria

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Ruins of Klamm Castle

1. 20 Schilling View – Little 20‑Schilling Viewpoint loop from Breitenstein Gasthaus Polleres

2. Gamperlgraben Viaduct – Wagnergraben Viaduct loop from Klamm-Schottwien

3. Ruins of Klamm Castle – Gorge, Church and Ruins loop from Breitenstein

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