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Ruins of Merkenstein Castle

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Ruins of Merkenstein Castle

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    Location: Bad Vöslau, Bezirk Baden, Vienna Woods, Lower Austria, Austria

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    July 1, 2017

    Hiking

    It's worth it because of the sense of adventure that comes over you when you walk along the narrow forest paths and look at the old walls.
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    The Merkensteiners sat in the castle until 1322, until they had to pass it on. The next important castle owners were the Wallseers, who held Merkenstein Castle (also Merchenstein or …
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    March 11, 2019

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    20.01.2019 - Today at minus degrees and sunshine once again to the ruin Merkenstein up, powerful enthroned at the end of the Gainfarner bay and is built on a rock, on the flat surface of the front side of the square, is below a very large underground space , supposedly this is a portico!
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    Best Hikes to Ruins of Merkenstein Castle

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    1. Circular hike from Pottenstein via the Hoher Lindkogel - Vienna Woods

    19.6km

    05:58

    670m

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Elevation 470 m

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    Location: Bad Vöslau, Bezirk Baden, Vienna Woods, Lower Austria, Austria

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