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    August 28, 2021

    Mountain biking

    From the top you have a great view towards Horn, Pernegg and Rodingersdorf.

    In 1983 the Papal Observatory was opened near Doberndorf. This was built on the occasion of the visit of Pope John Paul II. With a total of 119 steps, you reach a height of 24 meters - the control room itself is 497 meters above sea level. It was designed by Robert Krapfenbauer.
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    September 20, 2024

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    In 1983, the Papstwarte near Doberndorf was opened. It was built on the occasion of the visit of
    Pope John Paul II.
    With a total of 119 steps, you reach …
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    October 29, 2024

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    Unfortunately, it is almost no longer accessible (logs were deliberately deposited here) and the ascent is blocked.
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    1. Pope’s Tower – Horner City Lake loop from Horn

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