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    Location: Alland, Bezirk Baden, Vienna Woods, Lower Austria, Austria

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    March 11, 2021

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    On the 561 meter high Arnstein, you can discover the remains of Arnstein Castle, which was built in the 12th century, in the dense forest. After it was destroyed during the Turkish siege in 1529, the complex was partially rebuilt and changed hands several times. Since 1955, the ruins have been managed by the Austrian Federal Forests. A detour to the Arnsteinnadel rock formation is also worthwhile.
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    May 24, 2025

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    Near the ruins of Arnstein Castle on a steep rock there are several caves such as the Burghöhle and the Schnattihöhle.
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    January 13, 2020

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    The Arnstein castle ruins are the ruins of a hilltop castle on a foothill of the Peilstein in the Lower Austrian village of Maria Raisenmarkt. Remains of the walls of …
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    1. Peilstein Summit Cross – Castle Cave, Arnstein Ruins loop from Ruine Arnstein

    8.26km

    02:43

    360m

    350m

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

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

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

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    Elevation 590 m

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    Location: Alland, Bezirk Baden, Vienna Woods, Lower Austria, Austria

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