Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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29 m

View of Hochosterwitz Castle

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Hochosterwitz Castle is an impressive castle complex from the 9th century. A total of 14 gates wind their way up the mountain to the actual castle. An impressive sight, even from below, which is worth taking a short break for.

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639 m

Funicular to Hochosterwitz Castle

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For those who are not good at walking

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715 m

Ensign Gate (Hochosterwitz Castle)

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One of the 14 gates that ensured the impregnability of Hochosterwitz Castle.
The gate is named after the two flag bearers.

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1.29 km

Blacksmith's workshop at Hochosterwitz Castle

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Great medieval blacksmiths, I would have loved to see them in action.

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1.45 km

Hochosterwitz Castle courtyard

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There is a museum inside, very interesting, included in the entrance fee

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1.47 km

View of Magdalenaberg, Zechenkofel, Rainkogel, Mittagskogel, and Mangart

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1.79 km

View from Hochosterwitz Castle

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The castle Hochosterwitz, which has been on this rock for centuries, is one of the most famous sights in Carinthia and Austria. On the way to the castle courtyard you …

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2.80 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.60 km

776 m

409 m

Surfaces

1.32 km

861 m

353 m

200 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 18 April

21°C

6°C

76 %

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View of Hochosterwitz Castle – View from Hochosterwitz Castle loop from Burg Hochosterwitz

View of Hochosterwitz Castle

Funicular to Hochosterwitz Castle

Ensign Gate (Hochosterwitz Castle)

Blacksmith's workshop at Hochosterwitz Castle

Hochosterwitz Castle courtyard

View of Magdalenaberg, Zechenkofel, Rainkogel, Mittagskogel, and Mangart

View from Hochosterwitz Castle

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