 | Weyerturm Tower Ruins, 5733 Bramberg am Wildkogel
29. 03. 2020 19:21:32
The tower with integrated chapel is one of the oldest buildings in the Pinzgau and was first documented in 1130. It is an example of the once common and typical small residential towers in the Pinzgau and once guarded the entrance to the Habachtal, where Europe's only emerald deposit was located. Bu... |
 | Altlengbach Castle Ruins A-3033 Altlengbach
29. 03. 2020 20:35:49
Hidden in dense forest and covered by lush vegetation are the sparse remains of the former Altlengbach castle, built around 1400 on an earth mound.Already in 1457 the castle is referred to as a "desolate fortress", but it was probably restored between the 15th and 17th centuries.... |
 | Katsch Castle Ruins A-8833 Teufenbach-Katsch
30. 03. 2020 08:38:35
Erected on a steep rock, today's Katsch castle ruins throne high above the mouth of the Katschtal into the Murtal, awaiting the visitor. The castle was first mentioned in 1007 and from the 12th century expanded into a powerful roadblock and administrative seat. A 2.2-meter thick ring wall surrounded... |
 | Bachsfall Castle Ruins A-5500 Bischofshofen
30. 03. 2020 12:57:44
The medieval castle dates from the 12th century and is named after the waterfall of the Gainfeldbach, which plunges 50 meters into the depths just a few meters away.Allegedly, the stones of the seat were used for the construction of the cemetery chapel in Bischofshofen built in 1522.... |
 | Alt Gutrat Castle Ruins (Rossstall) A-5400 Hallein
30. 03. 2020 14:12:20
Not far from Gutrat are the sparse remains of the former Alt-Gutrat castle. In contrast to Gutrat, which is a well-maintained and excellently restored ruin, only wall parts of a rectangular tower and scant remnants of the ring wall from Alt Gutrat exist, found on the steep castle hill. Nevertheless,... |
 | Gutrat Castle Ruins A-5400 Hallein
30. 03. 2020 15:55:17
High above the valley on a vertically dropping rock are the remains of the once proud Gutrat castle complex, built around 1200. Already at the beginning of the 14th century, the castle was probably abandoned to decay.... |
 | Arnstein Castle Ruins A-2534 Alland, Holzschlag
31. 03. 2020 15:34:26
At the northern end of the Peilstein ridge steeply dropping to the west, this bold and rock-perched menacing castle was built between 1136 and 1156. Despite its hidden and remote location, the castle was destroyed during the Turkish invasion of 1529.... |
 | Ehrenfels Castle Ruins A-8773 Kammern im Liesingtal
31. 03. 2020 17:11:28
The history and also the construction of the castle are in the dark, and there are no records about the origin of Ehrenfels Castle. It is certain that from the 16th century the castle began to decay.... |
 | Falkenberg Castle Ruins A-3491 Straß im Straßertale
1. 04. 2020 13:05:22
Through the vineyards of the romantic Straß im Straßertale, the short hike leads to this once imposing small castle, which was built on a steep slope that drops steeply on three sides.... |
 | Malenthein Castle Ruins (Malentein, Preißenegg, Prießenegg, Freudenstein) A-9620 Hermagor
1. 04. 2020 15:32:45
The Malenthein castle ruin, also called Prießenegg, Preißenegg, is a medieval hilltop castle at about 1000 m above sea level and above the locality Kühweg in 9620 Hermagor. The castle was built in the 11th century but already abandoned to decay in the 14th century.... |
 | Mitterberg Castle Ruins A-4320 Perg, Mitterberg
1. 04. 2020 16:48:02
For discovery- and exploration-enthusiastic people, this is exactly the right place to track down the rather sparse remains of this once so powerful castle complex in the dense mixed forest. The Mitterberg castle ruin is located east of the town of Perg, hidden in the forest. Formerly, Mitterberg wa... |
 | Plankenau Castle Ruins A-5600 St. Johann im Pongau
1. 04. 2020 21:08:23
Located on a high plateau above the Salzach are the sparse remains of the former Plankenau Castle. The construction of the castle probably dates to the 11th or 12th century, first mentioned in documents in 1175.... |
 | Khünburg Castle Ruins A-9620 Hermagor, Kärnten
5. 04. 2020 08:55:25
Wonderfully preserved and renovated castle ruin. The complex was built in the 12th century on a rock spur at 839 meters above sea level and measures about 30 by 40 meters. Particularly noteworthy is the about 15 meters high and excellently renovated bergfried, which serves as a lookout tower and off... |
 | Frauenburg Castle Ruins A-8800 Unzmarkt-Frauenburg
5. 04. 2020 11:00:31
High above the Murtal rises this impressive castle complex.The ruin is in a very well-maintained condition due to extensive restoration and maintenance work, thus providing a good overview of this former fortress and at the same time offering a wonderful view into the Murtal.... |
 | Steinschloss Castle Ruins A-8820 Mariahof
5. 04. 2020 13:38:23
High above the Upper Murtal and at nearly 1,200 meters above sea level lies this impressive castle ruin. Even today, due to the restoration and maintenance work, the original dimensions of this large and imposing fortress can be very well recognized.... |
 | Goldenstein and Goldburg Castle Ruins A-9635 Dellach im Gailtal, Goldberg
9. 04. 2020 12:33:51
Near Dellach high above the Gail Valley on a steeply rising rock are the remains of the former Goldenstein Castle.Its name is connected with the once lively mining operations here.... |
 | 3040 Neulengbach, Vienna Woods | Raipoltenbach Castle Ruins
20. 04. 2020 07:48:43
Like three silent stone guardians, the three round towers frame the sports field area in the Raipoltenbach district of the municipality of Neulengbach and bear witness from long-past centuries.Of the four towers of the former moated castle, only three remain, and these are also in a ruinous conditio... |
 | Wolkenstein Castle Ruins A-8942 Wörschach
20. 04. 2020 13:41:48
High above Wörschach is this large former fortress, of which due to the turbulent history of this castle only ring walls and other building parts and remains are left, which however allow to guess the impressive size of the former fortress. The still existing walls and building parts are exemplary r... |
 | Mittagskogel, Natterriegel, Admonter Warte – Hallermauern, Ennstal Alps
25. 04. 2020 11:22:08
Rewarding and fascinating mountain tour in the Haller Mauern, this small mountain range of the northern Limestone Alps, which offers a variety of touring opportunities. The steep limestone walls form the northwestern end of the Ennstal Alps. Although the Haller Mauern form an independent mountain gr... |
 | Seespitz - Gleinkersee, Pyhrn-Priel Region, Windischgasten
25. 04. 2020 16:53:43
Beautiful and recommended hike from the idyllically located Gleinkersee, through the Seegraben to the Seespitz.From the summit, a fantastic view opens up over the Gleinkersee, the Pyhrn-Priel region, the Totes Gebirge, and the Ennstal Alps.... |
 | Falkenstein Castle Ruins A-4142 Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis
2. 05. 2020 09:31:36
Hidden deep in the forests of the Ranna Gorge, built on a steep rock, lies the imposing castle ruin. Directly from the Danube leads a signposted and marked approx. 2 km long forest path, steadily ascending to the ruin.... |
 | 4182 Waxenberg | Waxenberg Castle Ruins
22. 05. 2020 17:13:05
The Waxenberg castle ruins from the 12th century count among the oldest castles of the Mühlviertel.Unfortunately, the tooth of time has severely damaged the structure and only sparse remains of the castle are present. However, the round bergfried with its observation platform is noteworthy, which is... |
 | Traun-Danube Floodplains, Weikerl Lakes – Natura 2000 Nature Reserve Linz
23. 05. 2020 11:57:09
Wonderful idyllic and unspoiled recreation area located away from the city.In this around 664,000 hectare large biotope, with the 6 hectare large Weikerlsee, a number of already rare animals and plants have found their ideal habitat. On partly marked but also meandering paths, one can explore this a... |
 | Tassili Tadrart – Libya | Tadrart Acacus | Acacus Mountains
24. 05. 2020 10:58:51
Tadrart Acacus, "Mountain of Akakus", is a mountain range in southwestern Libya. It is located not far from the Libyan city of Ghat and near the Idinen rock massif. A southern spur is the Tassili Tadrart.... |
 | World Cultural Heritage | Lepcis Magna Libya | Leptis Magna
24. 05. 2020 12:16:56
Leptis Magna largest preserved ancient city in the worldLeptis Magna, an ancient city in Libya and one of the three cities of the Tripolitania region in the province of Africa, is located near the city of al-Chums, about 120 km east of Tripoli. Within the large ruins site, the Severan triumphal arc... |
 | La Gomera – Canary Islands
24. 05. 2020 19:11:37
La Gomera is after El Hierro the second smallest of the seven main islands of the Canary Archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. It belongs to the Spanish province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.The island of La Gomera is about 1,300 kilometers from the Spanish mainland and 300 kilometers from the African mai... |
 | 8184 Anger | Burgruine Waxenegg
25. 05. 2020 12:01:56
Hidden in the dense beech forest are the still extensively preserved remains of the once stately castle Waxenegg, which was built in the 13th century.In the mid-18th century, as with so many other castles, the roofs were removed to avoid roof tax, and thus the fate of this large castle complex was s... |
 | 3661 Artstetten-Pöbring, Schwarzau | Burgruine Schwarzau
25. 05. 2020 13:11:12
North of Artstetten lie the remains of the former fortress Schwarzau. Only two high wall remnants have survived from this obviously small castle. They form a two-part structure that obviously consisted of a tower castle with a bailey. Due to the first mention in 1179, it can be assumed that a wooden... |
 | Burgruine Schaunberg A-4081 Hartkirchen
26. 05. 2020 08:30:52
From the parking lot, this still impressive castle complex today is reachable even for the "lazy walkers" in 5 minutes. The bergfried with its observation platform is accessible via an impressive metal structure with steps and offers a magnificent view over the Donaubecken and the hilly landscape of... |
 | Iceland, Iceland, Lýðveldið Ísland – Volcanic island in the North Atlantic – Part I
28. 05. 2020 14:11:53
Iceland (Icelandic: Lýðveldið Ísland means 'Ice Land') is a volcanic island in the extreme northwest of Europe, with around 103,000 square kilometers and located south of the Arctic Circle. Iceland is after the United Kingdom the second largest island nation in Europe by area and the largest volcani... |
 | Iceland, Iceland, Lýðveldið Ísland – Volcanic island in the North Atlantic – Part II
28. 05. 2020 14:59:15
Iceland (Icelandic: Lýðveldið Ísland means 'Ice Land') is a volcanic island in the extreme northwest of Europe, with around 103,000 square kilometers and located south of the Arctic Circle. Iceland is after the United Kingdom the second largest island nation in Europe by area and the largest volcani... |
 | Offensee | Weißhorn 1755 m
29. 05. 2020 13:41:27
Wonderful mountain tour from Offensee to the Weißhorn. Despite a long and partly somewhat arduous ascent to find, a rewarding summit destination in the Totes Gebirge and located on the border between Upper Austria and Styria. The summit offers a fantastic view of the rugged mountain world of the Tot... |
 | Hochkönig – majestic mountain massif in the Salzburger Land
30. 05. 2020 14:04:51
Wonderfully impressive and at the same time the highest mountain range of the Berchtesgaden Alps, with a variety of summits awaiting their ascent. On the Hochkönig summit at 2,941 m altitude is the Matrashaus, which can be reached in a day tour starting from Arthurhaus on the normal route with the n... |
 | Scheiblingstein 2197 m – Viewpoint in the Haller Mauern
31. 05. 2020 10:26:51
Wonderful viewpoint in the middle of the Haller Mauern that demands a bit of fitness from the hiker. From the Busruckhütte as starting point, around 1,200 elevation meters have to be mastered. Upon reaching the summit, however, the fantastic view and impressive deep vistas compensate for all the eff... |
 | The Styrian Matterhorn in the Ennstal Alps | Lugauer 2,217 m
31. 05. 2020 12:38:11
An imposing appearance of this mighty freestanding rock formation with its double summit. Viewed from the northeast, its triangular and roughly 600-meter-high north face makes the Lugauer appear as a steep rock pyramid.... |
 | Kleiner Pyhrgas 2,023 m Haller Mauern
31. 05. 2020 15:16:48
Even though "Kleiner" (small) is in its name, the little brother with its 2,023 m altitude and great view is in no way inferior to the Great Pyhrgas. Around 1,200 meters of elevation gain must be overcome to stand on its summit and enjoy the fantastic distant view and the deep vista down into the Wi... |
 | Natural Jewel in the Gailtal Alps | Weissensee
1. 06. 2020 09:54:44
Located in the southwest of Carinthia and nestled between the Drau and Gail valleys, Weissensee lies in an attractive, unspoiled natural landscape. Framed by the Gailtal Alps, it ranks among the cleanest lakes in Carinthia with drinking water quality. The shoreline of this lake at 930 m elevation an... |
 | Höchstein (2,543 m) Schladminger Tauern
5. 06. 2020 13:23:03
Wonderful vantage peak, although not the highest in the Schladminger Tauern at 2,543 m. The fantastic close-up and distant views as well as the breathtaking deep vistas from the summit, adorned with a metal cross, are not given to the visitor for free. Some fitness, surefootedness, and a feel for th... |
 | Steirische Kalkspitze (2,459 m), Lungauer Kalkspitze (2,471 m) – Schladminger Tauern
6. 06. 2020 09:00:32
Steirische Kalkspitze (2,459 m), Lungauer Kalkspitze (2,471 m) beautiful and scenic mountain tour high above Giglachseen and Ursprungalm in the Schladminger Tauern. For experienced hikers, there is the option to tackle both scenic peaks as a circular tour. Starting from Ursprungalm via Brotrinnl an... |
 | Schladminger Tauern | Spateck (2,256 m) and Schusterstuhl (2,216 m)
7. 06. 2020 12:26:36
From Sattental near Pruggern to Spateck (2,256 m) and Schusterstuhl (2,216 m), a wonderful mountain tour to two scenic peaks in the Schladminger Tauern. A fantastic distant view and breathtaking deep vistas into Sattental and Sölktal quickly make one forget the efforts of the ascent.... |
 | Summit high above Ennstal near Gröbming | Kammspitze (2,139 m)
2. 07. 2020 09:49:46
High above the Ennstal near Gröbming rises this impressive rock massif with its summit marked by a cross at 2,139 m altitude.After the approximately 3-hour ascent, one is rewarded at the summit with a fantastic view and breathtaking deep vistas.... |
 | Taghaube (2,159 m) – rewarding vantage peak high above Dientner Sattel – Hochkönig Massif
16. 07. 2020 12:42:52
Wonderful mountain tour from Dientner Sattel to Erichhütte and further to the summit of Taghaube at 2,159 m. The not too difficult to reach summit of the Hochkönig massif offers a fantastic close-up and distant view as well as breathtaking deep views down into the Mühlbach and Dienten valleys and fa... |
 | Pfaffenstein 1,865 m – via the "Eisenerzer" Via Ferrata
16. 07. 2020 13:37:52
From the entry point at 1,530 m altitude, reachable from the parking lot in about 90 minutes, this wonderful via ferrata leads over 300 meters of elevation gain to the summit of Pfaffenstein (1,865 m).The route is excellently secured, maintained, and varied, leading partly very airy and exposed thro... |
 | Flaschberg Castle Ruins – A 9781 Oberdrauburg
6. 08. 2020 10:17:18
The Flaschberg Castle Ruins are the remains of a hilltop castle built on a protruding rock nose, first mentioned in documents in 1154, and formerly a stately Romanesque complex with three towers standing side by side.... |
 | 9754 Steinfeld | Rottenstein Castle Ruins (Radlacher Turm)
6. 08. 2020 11:04:12
High above Radlach and west of Steinfeld, hidden in the dense forest, lie the remains of the former small Romanesque castle complex Rottenstein (Radlacher Turm), which was probably built in 1142.... |
 | Pirknerklamm Via Ferrata – A 9781 Oberdrauburg
6. 08. 2020 12:42:17
Wonderful and relatively easily manageable via ferrata that winds over about 200 meters of elevation through this natural spectacle of the impressive gorge. Along roaring waterfalls, with rope bridges and always close to or over the water, this extremely impressive via ferrata leads up to the exit.... |
 | A 9781 Oberdrauburg | Via Ferratas – Climbing Park
6. 08. 2020 17:34:09
Directly behind the church of Oberdrauburg, this well-maintained and historic place, is the via ferrata park. In total, three excellently secured routes from B/C to C/D lead through the rock.... |
 | Gamsblick Via Ferrata, Tauplitzalm
10. 08. 2020 14:06:36
Wonderful excellently secured via ferrata to the summit of Traweng. The ferrata leads over about 200 meters of elevation gain, partly very airy through the wall, offering magnificent deep views into the valley. At the summit with its summit cross, the "conqueror" is presented with a great panorama o... |
 | Trattenbach Via Ferratas – Beisteinmauer
16. 08. 2020 11:26:16
A number of wonderful via ferrata installations, built and excellently maintained by the Naturfreunde Ternberg-Trattenbach in various difficulty levels, lead through the Beisteinmauer or to its summit. Here every via ferrata enthusiast can let off steam up to "E". A real highlight, as rarely is ther... |
 | Sisi Via Ferrata | Panorama Via Ferrata | Loser
26. 08. 2020 12:32:42
The Loser Panorama Via Ferrata "Sisi" leads to the striking summit of Altaussee's local mountain, the Loser.The 400 m long via ferrata is a very airy and strenuous undertaking with a series of exposed and committing sections. From the summit with its mighty summit cross, the conqueror is rewarded wi... |