When you come up here on the granite pilgrimage path and don't know what to expect, you're amazed at the imposing building that suddenly stands in front of you.

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Piberstein Castle is located in the district of Piberstein in the municipality of Helfenberg, near the village of Ahorn in the Mühlviertel region of Upper Austria. The rock castle was built in the 13th century, expanded around 1620 and fell into ruin over time. It has been renovated since 1964 and today serves as a regional cultural center.
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1. Helfenberg Parish Church – Piberstein Castle loop from Helfenberg

6.18km

01:51

200m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Waxenberg Castle – Piberstein Castle loop from Waxenberg

17.7km

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430m

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

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3. Maria Rast Forest Chapel – Piberstein Castle loop from Großtraberg

13.4km

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390m

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

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Elevation 770 m

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Location: Helfenberg, Bezirk Rohrbach, Mühlviertel, Upper Austria, Austria

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Piberstein Castle

1. Helfenberg Parish Church – Piberstein Castle loop from Helfenberg

2. Waxenberg Castle – Piberstein Castle loop from Waxenberg

3. Maria Rast Forest Chapel – Piberstein Castle loop from Großtraberg

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