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Lichtenfels Castle Ruins

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    Location: Zwettl-Niederösterreich, Zwettl, Waldviertel, Lower Austria, Austria

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    April 25, 2019

    Hiking

    22.04.2019 - A remarkable castle ruin showing a variety of architectural details and picturesquely perched on a peninsula of the reservoir Ottenstein. The site is freely accessible through the campsite, with the exception of the obstructed chapel tower, all year round.
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    June 22, 2022

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    This mythical place can be reached via a rather tough but short climb. It pays off!

    Once located on a wooded rocky outcrop above the left Kampufer, the ruin now …
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    March 18, 2025

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    our tour to the castle - komoot.com/de-de/tour/2048966452
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    1. Ottenstein reservoir – Lichtenfels Castle Ruins loop from Rastenfeld

    16.7km

    04:33

    250m

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 560 m

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    Location: Zwettl-Niederösterreich, Zwettl, Waldviertel, Lower Austria, Austria

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