02/07/2021 - The Türkenschlössel, the western Turkish lair, is rather elongated and dates back to the 15th century and was supposed to stop the Turks, but they did not succeed. They laid the town of Kappel in rubble and ashes in 1473.
In 10 minutes you are at the top and can enjoy the view a little, the secured via ferrata passes next door.

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Karawankenbär

May 31, 2020

Rock climbing

Shortly before Bad Eisenkappel you drive through a valley - popularly known as "Tabora". It is of historical importance for Bad Eisenkappel and was once a refuge in the Turkish …

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Wandermax 🚶‍♂️

February 20, 2021

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Fortification, which is popularly known as the Turk's Castle, was built in the 15th century. It was their task to prevent the Turks from entering the valley of the Jaun valley, who were invading the Seeberg.

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1. Bridge over the Vellach – Türkenschlössel Ruins loop from Bad Eisenkappel/Železna Kapla

7.91km

02:29

220m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Türkenschlössel Ruins – Bad Eisenkappel loop from Bad Eisenkappel/Železna Kapla

7.80km

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160m

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3. Türkenschlössel Ruins – Cyclamen Along the Trail loop from Bad Eisenkappel/Železna Kapla

3.42km

01:14

160m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 670 m

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Tuesday 3 March

15°C

-3°C

16 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Location: Eisenkappel-Vellach, Bezirk Völkermarkt, Carinthia, Austria

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Türkenschlössel Ruins

1. Bridge over the Vellach – Türkenschlössel Ruins loop from Bad Eisenkappel/Železna Kapla

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