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1. Falkenstein Castle Ruins – Falkensteiner Kellergasse loop from Falkenstein

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190m

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2. Falkensteiner Kellergasse – Falkenstein Castle Ruins loop from Falkenstein

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3. Falkenstein Castle Ruins – Falkenstein Castle Ruins loop from Falkenstein

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01:46

140m

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Romana

January 17, 2021

Falkenstein Castle, 11th century, served as a border fortress to the north

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Intertrain

May 14, 2024

The history of Falkenstein Castle is as old as the settlement of the Weinviertel itself. The castle was built under Emperor Henry III in the middle of the 11th century. As a border fortress to the north, it once protected the country from attacks from Bohemia and Hungary. The first lords of Falkenstein were vassals of the Babenbergs.

Falkenstein Castle was a sovereign fief and pledge for centuries until it became private property in 1571. In 1645, the castle was conquered by the Swedes, but not destroyed. It did not begin to decay until the end of the 17th century.

Source: burgruine-falkenstein.at/geschichte

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January 17, 2021

The romantic castle ruin from the 11th century towers proudly over the wine town of Falkenstein in the Weinviertel. The once mighty castle complex is now one of the most popular excursion destinations in the northeastern Weinviertel. The old walls invite you to explore and offer a fantastic view.

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Location: Weinviertel, Lower Austria, Austria

Falkenstein Castle Ruins

1. Falkenstein Castle Ruins – Falkensteiner Kellergasse loop from Falkenstein

2. Falkensteiner Kellergasse – Falkenstein Castle Ruins loop from Falkenstein

3. Falkenstein Castle Ruins – Falkenstein Castle Ruins loop from Falkenstein

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