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Forchtenstein Castle

Recommended by 73 mountain bikers out of 74

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Naturpark Rosalia-Kogelberg

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Location: Forchtenstein, Bezirk Mattersburg, Burgenland, Austria

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Best Mountain Biking Routes to Forchtenstein Castle

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1. Wiesen Festivals – Weißes Kreuz Rest Area loop from Mattersburg Nord

42.2km

03:11

650m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Former Hochwolkersdorf Castle – The Fool loop from Hochwolkersdorf

39.4km

03:11

690m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. Main Square Wiener Neustadt – Border guard hut loop from Wiener Neustadt Hauptbahnhof

50.5km

03:25

670m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Dr.Dacklus

September 26, 2018

Castle on the slope of the Rosaliengebirge. Originally from the 14th century. became the dilapidated castle in the first half of the 17th century. expanded by the Esterhazys to the fortress. Another expansion in the 2nd half of the 17th century. was done by the renowned architect Domenico Carlone (ia planner of parts of the Wr. Hofburg)
Still in the possession of the Esterhazys (private foundation Esterhazy)
Open daily from 10:00 to 18:00 from March to early November. Guided tours at 11:00, 14:00 and 16:45

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AeroPetr ✈🌍

September 10, 2021

A mighty castle, the climb is worthwhile because it is beautifully preserved/renovated. There is a reptile zoo nearby (across the street), which might be a welcome addition to the trip (especially with kids). The exhibition consists largely of selfies of former Esterhasys with their imaginary family tree. Some interesting old guns and military tents on top.

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StoneMaster

July 3, 2022

Visible from afar, Forchtenstein Castle sits enthroned on a rocky cone in the Rosalia Mountains and bears witness to an eventful, warlike time. Its roots go back to the 13th century and it has been associated with the name Esterházy since the 1620s.

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Elevation 510 m

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Location: Forchtenstein, Bezirk Mattersburg, Burgenland, Austria

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Forchtenstein Castle

1. Wiesen Festivals – Weißes Kreuz Rest Area loop from Mattersburg Nord

2. Former Hochwolkersdorf Castle – The Fool loop from Hochwolkersdorf

3. Main Square Wiener Neustadt – Border guard hut loop from Wiener Neustadt Hauptbahnhof

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