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Ruins of Dürnstein Castle

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Ruins of Dürnstein Castle

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Ruins of Dürnstein Castle

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    Location: Rossatz-Arnsdorf, Bezirk Krems, Waldviertel, Lower Austria, Austria

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    1. Vogelbergsteig and Dürnstein castle ruins tour

    5.89km

    02:31

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    2. Dürnstein Old Town – Dürnstein Pulpit loop from Dürnstein

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    3. Dürnstein Pulpit – Vogelbergsteig Ridge Trail loop from Unterloiben

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    03:48

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    November 2, 2020

    The castle ruins were built above the town of the same name in Dürnstein in the 12th century. The castle is known thanks to a famous prisoner: The English King Richard the Lionheart was held here from December 1192 to March 1193 after the return of his third crusade and then passed on to the German Emperor Heinrich VI. delivered. A themed trail runs around the castle ruins that tells you more about the history.

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      August 18, 2018

      18.08.2018 - Indescribable, the view - the way and the ruin are worth seeing - besides, there is also a bit of history on the way up. If you start early in the morning then you can enjoy the castle / ruin alone - just dreamlike - you should take your time.

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        November 27, 2017

        Here you already have a great view to the ruins

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          November 22, 2017

          The castle is known from the legend of Richard the Lionheart. The themed trail around the Dürnstein ruins leads you to some of the most beautiful natural and cultural vantage points in the Wachau.

          To the legend: The English King Richard the Lionheart tore up the Austrian flag on the return trip of his crusade and refused to share the spoils of war with Leopold V. Leopold V then held the English king prisoner in the castle that had been built between 1192 and 1193.
          The royal prisoner was allowed to receive traveling singers (troubadours) for his entertainment, from which the legend of the singer Blondel probably originated later. His loyal minstrel went from castle to castle until he discovered his king in Dürnstein by singing a song verse that the prisoner added. Richard the Lionheart was set free again after paying a ransom of 150,000 silver marks.

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            November 4, 2017

            World Heritage Trail. Noun est omen.

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              August 3, 2017

              Known is the castle, since the English king Richard the Lionheart, who returned home from the Third Crusade, held from December 1192 to March 1193 on the initiative of Duke Leopold V under Hadmar II in Dürnstein or a neighboring castle and then to the German Emperor Henry VI , was delivered.

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                November 12, 2017

                A historic place with a beautiful view. Very many visitors therefore choose "out of hours" (early, late, low season, ...) for the visit.

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                  February 28, 2018

                  Extremely crowded but "worth seeing" during the main travel times

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                    April 12, 2017

                    Easy to reach from parking area even with family

                      August 4, 2020

                      Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in the castle.

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                        October 24, 2021

                        Because the view is simply fantastic 😍

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                          March 21, 2022

                          Absolutely impressive fortification. On the one hand by the size, on the other hand how it nestles in the rock formations.

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                            April 16, 2022

                            Wonderful view, just awesome.

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                              May 29, 2022

                              Fantastic view from the pulpit

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                                September 30, 2022

                                The rock castle was built by the Kuenringers in the middle of the 12th century. Azzo von Gobatsburg, the progenitor of the Kuenringers, acquired the area around the castle from the Tegernsee monastery. His grandson Hadmar I built the castle. The town of Dürnstein and the castle are connected by a defensive wall, an extended city wall. Above the chapel was once the inner castle courtyard, inside which was a mighty boulder with a carved-out rock cellar.

                                The castle is famous because the English King Richard the Lionheart, who was returning home from the Third Crusade, was held prisoner in Dürnstein or a neighboring castle from December 1192 to March 1193 on the initiative of Duke Leopold V under Hadmar II and then handed over to the German Emperor Henry VI.

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                                  September 30, 2022

                                  A very nice panoramic view of the Danube valley.

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                                    January 18, 2023

                                    Dürnstein Castle is located at 312m above the sea and provides fabulous views of the surroundings.

                                      May 23, 2023

                                      Two paths lead up to the castle ruins, the slightly longer one is also a path through history, in particular the imprisonment of the English King Richard the Lionheart is the subject of discussion. The other path is a bit wild, more of a footpath up (or down) the mountain. From the ruins, which are completely accessible, you have a fantastic view of the Danube and the surrounding area. It is also interesting to watch a Danube ship docking from up there - coming from above, first turn around and then go against the current...

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                                        November 3, 2019

                                        The castle ruins of Dürnstein is an imposing building with a very eventful history. The high and rock castle built high above Dürnstein was a headquarters of the Kuenringer family of ministers.
                                        According to legend, Richard the Lionheart was held here for a year.
                                        The ascent on the Eselsteig is a bit more difficult than the themed path. There are a number of very interesting information boards on the themed path.
                                        The castle is accessible free of charge all year round and it is fun to climb around in the ruins. Provided that you have sturdy shoes.

                                        Further information:
                                        themenweg.duernstein.at/de
                                        beautifulcastles.de/burgen-%C3%B6sterreich/ost%C3%B6sterreich/burg-d%C3%BCrnstein

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                                          June 25, 2020

                                          Great view, lots of tourists

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                                            June 26, 2020

                                            The city of Dürnstein and the castle (ruin) Dürnstein are connected by a wall. The castle was built between 1140-1145 by the Kuenringers (Hadmar I) and blown up by the Swedes under General Torstenson in 1645. A model of the city and the ruins can be viewed in the Dürnstein Abbey.

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                                              August 5, 2020

                                              The city of Dürnstein and the castle (ruin) Dürnstein are connected by a wall. The castle was built between 1140-1145 by the Kuenringers (Hadmar I) and blown up by the Swedes under General Torstenson in 1645.

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                                                September 18, 2021

                                                brilliant view of the Danube valley

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                                                  September 19, 2021

                                                  Well-preserved ruin invites you to visit and linger

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                                                    Location: Rossatz-Arnsdorf, Bezirk Krems, Waldviertel, Lower Austria, Austria

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