コッティングブルンの天然記念物・トップ20

The observation tower, which was ceremoniously reopened in 2021, is the landmark of the Anninger and sits enthroned on the Eschenkogel. In 1878, the Mödling Nature Friends Association, the "Verein 1877", built a wooden observation platform. Almost 20 years later, the then so-called "Sofienwarte" was replaced by a 16 m high iron observation tower on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the government. Thanks to the "Verein 1877" (which still exists today) and the surrounding communities, the observation tower was renovated for the 100th anniversary of the reign of Emperor Franz Josef I and replaced with a new 20 m high solid iron structure with a dizzying and impressive viewing platform and was ceremoniously opened in 2021. The Kaiser-Jubiläumswarte on the Eschenkogel is the landmark of the Anninger and impresses with a breathtaking view from the south/west of Vienna and the Vienna Basin. Source: www.niederoesterreich.at/ausflugsziele/a-jubilaeumswarte-am-eschenkogel

The Antonsgrotte opposite the Cholera Chapel in Helenental is a popular destination. The place of worship, always decorated with candles, now has another attraction. Bird feeding is carried out there with particular passion, and indeed: the birds eat a lot and happily. BADEN. Bird feeding at the Antonsgrotte is a tradition. Elisabeth Werkmann - she has been looking after the Antonsgrotte for five years - took over this task last year from her predecessor, who suddenly dropped out. Source: www.meinbezirk.at/baden/c-lokales/kerzerln-vogerln-und-baeume-mit-gesichtern_a7034811

Great view over the pines to the Schneeberg and the surrounding mountains.

The network of promenades dates back to Archduke Anton (1779–1835), who had it built in the years up to 1829. The highlight was the Antonsgrotte, which stands roughly opposite the Cholera Chapel, which did not yet exist at the time. The approximately 2.2 km long section of the Helenental from Antonsbrücke to Antonsgrotte is therefore called Antonstal. Source: https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helenental

Just a few steps from the Anningerhaus is the Jubiläumswarte, which offers an impressive panoramic view - a real highlight, especially in clear weather. The 20-meter-high observation tower, newly built in 2021, offers spectacular views of Vienna, the Vienna Woods and as far as the Schneeberg. A short detour is worthwhile for every visitor who wants to enjoy the vastness of the landscape. I visited this mountain as part of my Dwarf Mountain Tours series (ZBT#8). My goal is to climb every mountain in the Vienna Woods. Find my tours here: https://www.komoot.de/collection/2517195/-zwergbergtouren-im-wienerwald

The Antonsgrotte is located on the Wegerl in the Helenental, near the cholera chapel.

10/02/2022 - Near the former Rauheneck Castle, which together with the Rauhenstein controlled the entrance to the picturesque Helenental near Baden, lies the bizarre royal cave, which was already inhabited in the Neolithic Age (2200 to 1800 BC). Archaeological excavations made such important finds that the entire period is called the "Baden culture". The presence of humans in the La Tène and Hallstatt periods has also been proven; individual finds date from Roman times and the Middle Ages. Just listing the scientific publications about the cave fills a whole book page. It is not surprising that there are many legends about the cave. King Bela IV of Hungary is said to have sought refuge there, and there are also reports of evil dwarves and wild people. Here and there, the royal cave still serves as a bivouac site, as some traces in the natural monument show.

October 2nd, 2022 - After a short hike, we reach the half-open Antonsgrotte - a small, decorated place of worship.