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The impressive 130-meter-long wooden bridge leads visitors directly to the picturesque Ort Castle, which sits on a small island in Lake Traunsee. With its remarkable Renaissance arcaded courtyards, the castle attracts numerous tourists year after year who want to discover the history and beauty of this place. Since 1995, the castle has belonged to the municipality of Gmunden, which maintains it with great dedication and preserves its historical splendor. The castle's history is as fascinating as it is multifaceted; in 1915, it was transferred from the estate of Johann Orth to the state forestry service. Over the centuries, Ort Castle and the Ort estate changed hands several times, resulting in an interesting cultural heritage. This eventful history makes Ort Castle a significant part of the region, captivating visitors both culturally and architecturally.

The Scharnstein ruins are accessible free of charge at any time.

Great castle ruins, even with a mountain bike you can easily get up here on the wide forest path.

An imposing building in a playful architectural style with half-timbered elements reminiscent of Hogwarts – Harry Potter sends his regards 😂 A beautiful park with mature trees is also part of the complex.

Great well-preserved castle

The castle's origins date back to a medieval fortress, first documented in 1323. Around 1565, it was converted into a court of law, but over time, its importance declined and it was already uninhabited by 1608. After the court's seat was relocated to St. Gilgen in 1703, the complex gradually fell into disrepair, and by 1811, large parts had been demolished or used as building material. In 1817, Field Marshal Carl Philipp von Wrede acquired the remains of the castle, and his son, Karl Theodor von Wrede, had a neo-Gothic palace built starting in 1843. Four octagonal towers, pointed arch windows, and a crenellated parapet were added, giving the current building its characteristic appearance. From 1880 onward, the castle changed hands several times, including Princess Franziska von Liechtenstein and later Demeter von Frank. Today, Hüttenstein Castle is owned by a private foundation and is not open to the public. The entire grounds, including the adjacent Krottensee lake, are used for private purposes. Visitors can only view the castle from the outside as part of cycling tours in the region.

A detour to the ruins is definitely worth it. :)

https://www.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-tour/detail/430002331/ruine-scharnstein-rundwanderweg.html The castle was probably built by the Counts of Rebgau in the 12th century and was completely destroyed in a fire in 1538.