A few hundred meters from the *Türkenbrunnen*, in a large clearing, is the Merkenstein observation tower. The tower is made of stone on the outside and completely made of wood on the inside. A wooden staircase leads up to the observation chamber. From here you can enjoy a wonderful view in good weather.

Source: unterirdisch.de/index.php?threads/rund-um-merkenstein.13413

Translated by

•

GEFINKELT

January 21, 2024

Hiking

A few hundred meters from the Türkenbrunnen is the Merkenstein observation tower, which stands on a wide clearing. The tower is made of stone on the outside and is built entirely of wood on the inside, with a wooden staircase leading up to the observation chamber. From up there, on a clear day, you can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view, making this place a popular destination for hikers.

Howdy, I visited this mountain as part of my Dwarf Mountain Tours series: My goal is to climb every mountain in the Vienna Woods -> komoot.de/collection/2517195/-zwergbergtouren-im-wienerwald

Translated by

•

Rainer 🐕🐾

August 5, 2017

Hiking

Old lookout tower (about 200 meters from the Turks Fountain), which stands in the midst of a dry biotope - a really quiet and beautiful "Platzerl" to stay. A worthwhile destination (hike) and also nice for a picnic (but only if the garbage is taken back).

Translated by

•

Routes here

Best routes to Merkenstein Observation Tower

4.9

(15)

hikers

1. Ruins of Merkenstein Castle – Merkenstein Observation Tower loop from Katastralgemeinde Gainfarn

11.2km

03:43

560m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.8

(6)

hikers

2. Ruins of Merkenstein Castle – Merkenstein Observation Tower loop from Katastralgemeinde Gainfarn

7.32km

02:10

210m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

3.0

(2)

hikers

3. Merkenstein Observation Tower – Ruins of Merkenstein Castle loop from Katastralgemeinde Gainfarn

14.1km

04:40

690m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 570 m

Weather

Tuesday 3 March

13°C

-1°C

16 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See routes here

Take Me There

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

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Jubiläumskreuz

Wegerl im Helenental

View of Siegenfeld, Gaaden, and Vienna from Steiniger Weg Lookout

Beethoven Rundwanderweg Information Board (Bechstein-Winkl)

Jubiläumswarte Harzberg Viewpoint

View of Berndorf

Froschstein

Sonnenweg Above Gainfarn

Natural Rock Arch of Merkenstein

Helenental Cycle Path

View from the Tower of Rauheneck Castle

Kalkgraben Trail in Biosphärenpark Wienerwald

Merkenstein Observation Tower

1. Ruins of Merkenstein Castle – Merkenstein Observation Tower loop from Katastralgemeinde Gainfarn

2. Ruins of Merkenstein Castle – Merkenstein Observation Tower loop from Katastralgemeinde Gainfarn

3. Merkenstein Observation Tower – Ruins of Merkenstein Castle loop from Katastralgemeinde Gainfarn

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️