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Pupping is a municipality with 1792 inhabitants in Upper Austria in the district of Eferding in the Hausruckviertel region.

The Schaunberg ruins, often called Schaunburg, are one of the most impressive historical sites in Upper Austria. They tower above the Eferding Basin in the municipality of Hartkirchen and were once the largest castle complex in the state. Built around 1150 by Heinricus de Scovenberch, a member of the Julbach noble family, they are the ancestral seat of the Counts of Schaunberg and the center of the county of the same name. Originally approximately 17,500 square meters in size, they were the largest castle complex in Upper Austria.

Ottensheim-Wilhering Power Plant and Lock! This impressive facility on the Danube plays an important role in energy generation and shipping. Here are some interesting aspects: ### General Information - **Location**: The power plant and lock are located in the municipality of **Wilhering** in **Upper Austria**. - **Year of Construction**: The power plant was built from **1970 to 1975** and is a run-of-river power plant. ### Technical Features 1. **Lock**: - The lock has **two lock chambers** measuring **230 × 24 m**. - It allows ships to pass through and overcomes the height difference in the river. 2. **Power Plant**: - The power plant has an **capacity** of approximately **30 MW** and uses the current of the Danube to generate electricity. - It is part of a project with **72 million euros** being invested to ensure the lifespan and efficiency of the power plant for another **50 years**. 3. **Water level**: - The river dam length is **16 km**, and the dam target is at an altitude of approximately **250 m**. ### Significance - **Energy generation**: The power plant contributes significantly to the region's electricity supply and is an important component of renewable energy sources in Austria. - **Shipping**: The lock is a central point for inland navigation on the Danube, enabling the transport of goods and passengers. ### Summary The **Ottensheim-Wilhering power plant and lock** are not only technical masterpieces, but also crucial elements for the energy supply and shipping in the region. A visit to this facility offers exciting insights into the world of hydropower and engineering! ✨

Nice easy single trail

Beautiful sculpture

Surrounded by forests and meadows, fishing becomes a real nature experience where swimming is also permitted

In the Neufelden reservoir, surrounded by forests and meadows, fishing becomes a real nature experience where swimming is also permitted

CAUTION! Currently (June 2025) there is very deep gravel under the bridge near the castle on the descent from the castle to the Danube. Danger of falling!