The 60 m high, free-standing defense tower, which has always combined sacred and profane functions for the market community (defense tower, watchtower, church and bell tower, city tower, "clock tower"), is a landmark and an important one for the residents of Perchtoldsdorf Significant carrier of municipal identity It is considered a masterpiece of late medieval fortress architecture (1450-1521).

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Franzl wandert 🥾

May 23, 2025

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The mighty fortified tower in Perchtoldsdorf has always impressed me greatly.
A great landmark for this community!

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mach_Bar

October 24, 2016

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Some really nice gravel riding - but bring the offroad skills :-)

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1. Market Square – Perchtoldsdorf Tower loop from Perchtoldsdorf

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2. Perchtoldsdorf Castle – Josefswarte Observation Tower loop from Perchtoldsdorf

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3. Perchtoldsdorf Viewpoint – Perchtoldsdorf Castle loop from Maria Enzersdorf

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Elevation 260 m

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Sunday 15 March

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Location: Perchtoldsdorf, Bezirk Mödling, Vienna Woods, Lower Austria, Austria

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1. Market Square – Perchtoldsdorf Tower loop from Perchtoldsdorf

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