 | Path Without Borders – Via Ferrata | Via Ferrata senza confini
26. 08. 2020 15:22:38
Wonderful ferrata in the main ridge of the Carnic Alps above Plöcken Pass. Excellently secured and on grippy rock, the enjoyable route leads to Cellon (Frischenkofel) at 2,238 meters. Its summit forms the border between Austria and Italy, offering the conqueror a dreamlike view of the surrounding mo... |
 | Intersport Via Ferrata, Großer Donnerkogel 2054 m
7. 09. 2020 12:00:32
A great via ferrata with a dreamlike backdrop, no wonder it's a classic among via ferratas, especially since the ferrata follows the former climbing route of Paul Preuß. Paul Preuß is regarded as the pioneer of alpine climbing and was the best free climber at the beginning of the last century.... |
 | Rundersburg Castle Ruins, A-3572 St. Leonhard am Hornerwald
21. 09. 2020 09:14:24
Rundersburg is often considered the oldest ruin in the Kamptal valley, its name is first mentioned in 1182.The castle was probably abandoned after the owners died out in the 15th century and subsequently fell into ruin.... |
 | Hohenstein Castle Ruins, A-3521 Hohenstein
21. 09. 2020 14:16:16
The castle was built in the 12th century on a rock spur and is first mentioned in records in 1156. The present ruins lie 6.4 km southwest of Gföhl on the right bank of the Krems.Already in 1456 the castle is referred to as desolate, and the former not particularly extensive castle complex is now in ... |
 | Grandlspitz Via Ferrata at 2,310 m – Hochkönig Massif
29. 09. 2020 08:05:23
Wonderful airy via ferrata in the dreamlike scenery of the Hochkönig massif, leading over 170 meters through the south face of Grandlspitz 2,310 m. The well-secured ferrata is demanding, exposed and very airy. Especially at the final vertical pillar in the upper section, there is a lot of air under ... |
 | Reichenstein Castle Ruins, A-4230 Tragwein, Reichenstein 2
18. 10. 2020 13:12:44
The first documented mention of the castle complex is from the year 1230. It was built on a steeply sloping rock spur above the Waldaist Valley. Over the centuries, structural changes were repeatedly made. Of the former small medieval fortress, today only the chapel, the ruined high castle with its ... |
 | Lichtenhag Castle Ruins A-4201 Gramastetten
29. 11. 2020 15:01:07
Wonderfully renovated and restored castle ruins near the market town of Gramastetten. As can be seen from the website https://burg-lichtenhag.at/, the former small castle complex was left to decay until 2016, and only from 2017 did the "Verein zur Erhaltung der Burgruine Lichtenhag" founded to save ... |
 | Dießenstein Castle Ruins
10. 03. 2022 15:51:09
Dießenstein Castle RuinsD-94163 Saldenburg District: Freyung-GrafenauThe castle complex was built on a rock cone steeply sloping towards the Ilz, called 'Dießenstein'. On the rear side, a moat was constructed for the protection of the fortress.... |
 | Hausberg Zorimauer | Schiltern Castle Ruins
10. 03. 2022 18:59:48
Schiltern Castle Ruins (Hausberg-Zorimauer)A-3550 Langenlois District: Krems Federal state: Lower AustriaThe castle was probably built in the 12th century.In the 18th century, the seat of the estate was moved to the neighboring Kronsegg Castle, and the Schiltern Castle was left to decay.... |
 | Kronsegg Castle Ruins
10. 03. 2022 20:09:46
Kronsegg Castle Ruins A-3550 Langenlois, KronseggDistrict: Krems Federal state: Lower AustriaA wonderful, large and impressive, excellently restored and maintained castle ruin complex of the former castle from the 13th century. It is located in the Loistal a few kilometers west of Langenlois.... |
 | Schaunberg Castle Ruins
11. 03. 2022 07:20:53
Schaunberg Castle Ruins A-4081 Hartkirchen, SchaumbergDistrict: Eferding Federal state: Upper AustriaFrom the parking lot, this still impressive and powerful castle complex today is reachable in five minutes.... |
 | Eibenstein Castle Ruins A-2094 Eibenstein an der Thaya
11. 03. 2022 08:32:57
Eibenstein Castle Ruins A-2094 Eibenstein an der ThayaDistrict: Waidhofen an der Thaya Federal state: Lower AustriaImposingly built on a rock that partially drops steeply towards the Thaya, the noteworthy remains of this rather small castle from the 12th century throne. The castle fell into disrepai... |
 | Kollmitz Castle Ruins
11. 03. 2022 10:31:00
Kollmitz Castle Ruins A-3820 Raabs an der Thaya, KollmitzgrabenDistrict: Raabs an der Thaya Federal state: Lower AustriaImpressive, imposing and extensive medieval castle ruins located high above the Thaya.... |
 | Stauf Castle Ruins
11. 03. 2022 11:35:59
Stauf Castle Ruins A-4083 Haibach ob der Donau, HinterbergDistrict: Eferding Federal state: Upper AustriaHigh above the Nibelungenbundestraße on one side and the Aschach Valley on the other, embedded in the forest on a mountain ridge, lies this imposing ruin of Stauf Castle from the 12th century a ... |
 | Gleiß Castle Ruins A-3332 Gleiß
11. 03. 2022 12:43:05
Gleiß Castle Ruins A-3332 Gleiß, Waidhofner Straße 22District: Amstetten Federal state: Lower AustriaInteresting and noteworthy remains of this former fortress, which today leads a shadowy existence, even though the federal road Amstetten Waidhofen passes directly by the ruins.... |
 | Dobra Castle Ruins A-3594 Pölla
11. 03. 2022 16:42:36
Dobra Castle Ruins A-3594 Pölla, ReichhalmsDistrict: Zwettl State: Lower AustriaWonderful and idyllic ruin located on a peninsula in the Dobra Reservoir, the former 12th-century castle.... |
 | Schönberg Castle Ruins (Schonenburg) A-3562 Schönberg am Kamp
11. 03. 2022 19:09:22
Schönberg Castle Ruins (Schonenburg) A-3562 Schönberg am Kamp, Am Schloßberg District: Krems State: Lower Austria On the Schlossberg high above Schönberg am Kamp are the sparse remains of the former 12th-century castle.... |
 | Weikertschlag Castle Ruins A-3823 Weikertschlag an der Thaya
11. 03. 2022 20:06:34
Weikertschlag Castle Ruins A-3823 Weikertschlag an der ThayaDistrict: Waidhofen an der Thaya State: Lower AustriaThe castle was built in the first half of the 12th century on a terrain spur above the Thaya.... |
 | Neuenbuchberg Castle Ruins D-94545 Hohenau-Buchberg
12. 03. 2022 07:44:44
Neuenbuchberg Castle Ruins D-94545 Hohenau-BuchbergDistrict: Freyung-Grafenau - Lower BavariaThe spur castle was built in the 14th century on the southern slope of the Buchberg and is surrounded on three sides by the Wolfsteiner Ohe.... |
 | Lichtenfels Castle Ruins A-3910 Zwettl
12. 03. 2022 08:51:57
Lichtenfels Castle Ruins A-3910 Zwettl, LichtenfelsDistrict: Zwettl State: Lower AustriaIdyllically located on a peninsula of the Kampsee reservoir and built on a rock, this imposing castle ruin is situated. Lichtenfels Castle once lay on a wooded rock spur high above the le... |
 | Louzek Castle Ruins | Louzek Ruins (Lauseck)
12. 03. 2022 10:05:00
Louzek Castle Ruins (Lauseck) - Louzek Castle RuinsMunicipality Bujanov, Okres Český Krumlov, South Bohemia, Czech Republic.The former castle was built in the 14th century and served to protect passing merchants. Already in the 15th century the castle was no longer inhabited and in the 16th century ... |
 | Helfenburk Castle Ruins | Helfenburk Ruins (Helfenburg)
12. 03. 2022 11:21:56
Helfenburk Castle (Helfenburg) - Helfenburk Castle RuinsCZ-373 41, BavorovThe mighty and wonderful complex is located five kilometers west of the town of Bavorov in the Strakonice District in North Bohemia.... |
 | Dívčí Kámen | Maidstein Castle Ruins
12. 03. 2022 12:37:48
Maidstein Castle Ruins - Dívčí KámenCZ-382 03 Křemže, Okres Český Krumlov,The once magnificent 14th-century castle, measuring 210m x 45m, is located on a rock spur high above the Vltava. At the beginning of the 16th century, the castle was abandoned and left to decay.... |
 | Schwarzenöd Castle Ruins (Schwarzenöda, Schwarzenegg, Schwarzegg)
12. 03. 2022 17:03:51
Schwarzenöd Castle Ruins (Schwarzenöda, Schwarzenegg, Schwarzegg)A-3594 Pölla, SchmerbachDistrict: Zwettl State: Lower AustriaUnfortunately, there are no documentary records for this castle regarding its construction or origin. In literature, it is mostly mentioned together with Schmerbach... |
 | A-3824 Großau | Gaberkirche Castle Ruins (Gaberburg)
12. 03. 2022 17:49:53
Gaberkirche Castle Ruins (Gaberburg)A-3824 Großau, NonndorfDistrict: Waidhofen / Thaya State: Lower AustriaThe castle Gaber, built around 1300, was already abandoned in the 15th century. The best-preserved walls are those of the former castle chapel. This is also the reason why the name Gaberk... |
 | A-5580 Tamsweg | Klausegg Castle Ruins
12. 03. 2022 20:48:13
Klausegg Castle Ruins A-5580 TamswegDistrict: Tamsweg State: SalzburgWonderfully maintained ruins of the former fortress from the 13th century, located about 10 km east of Tamsweg, directly on the border between Salzburg and Styria. Also well-preserved remains of the former 4-meter-high... |
 | Mödling Castle Ruins A-2340 Mödling
12. 03. 2022 21:37:00
Mödling Castle Ruins A-2340 MödlingDistrict: Mödling State: Lower AustriaWonderfully restored and extremely well-maintained ruins of the former Mödling Castle from the year 1200, which throne on a hill above the town.... |
 | Drachenwand Via Ferrata A-5310 Mondsee, St. Lorenz
13. 03. 2022 08:06:11
Drachenwand Via Ferrata A-5310 Mondsee, St. LorenzWonderfully designed ferrata on the striking rock face above Lake Mondsee.Over 400 meters of elevation gain and a total of 500 climbing meters, this iron path leads to the summit of the apparently unconquerable mighty rock formation when ... |
 | Postalmklamm Via Ferrata
13. 03. 2022 16:37:36
Postalmklamm Via Ferrata A-5350 Strobl, WeißenbachWonderfully designed sporting ferrata through the narrow gorge-like ravine of the Rußbach.At the end of the gorge towards the exit, the climber can choose the normal unspectacular path or, as a rewarding crowning finale of the tour, take the steepl... |
 | Sparber
14. 03. 2022 15:52:11
Wonderful and rewarding mountain peak in the Postalm area.The tour starts at Gasthaus Kleefeld south of Strobl on Lake Wolfgang and in just under two hours you reach its summit at 1,502 meters with the wooden summit cross.... |
 | Windhaag Castle Ruins A-4322 Windhaag bei Perg
15. 03. 2022 18:37:10
Windhaag Castle Ruins A-4322 Windhaag bei Perg,District: Perg State: Upper AustriaThe castle is first mentioned in documents as 'Winthag im Machland' in 1287.During the Hungarian wars in the 15th century, it was taken without a fight and burned down.... |
 | A 3594 Pölla, Schmerbach | Schmerbach Schwarzenberg Castle Ruins
16. 03. 2022 06:56:12
Schmerbach Castle Ruins (Schwarzenberg) - A 3594 Pölla, SchmerbachDistrict: Zwettl State: Lower AustriaOn a rock spur protruding over the Schmerbach stream, are the remains of the former Schmerbach (Schwarzenberg) Castle. The castle was probably built at the end of the 12th century and alr... |
 | Windegg Castle Ruins A-4311 Schwertberg, Windegg
16. 03. 2022 08:03:45
Windegg Castle Ruins A 4311 Schwertberg, WindeggDistrict: Perg State: Upper AustriaWindegg is first mentioned in documents in 1208. It is located on a ridge east of Schwertberg in the village of Winden.... |
 | Ruins of Pořešín Castle CZ-38241 Kaplice | Pořešín Castle Ruins (Poreschin)
16. 03. 2022 19:52:14
Pořešín Castle Ruins (Poreschin) - Zřícenina hradu PořešínThe ruin of the former hilltop castle is located in the village of the same name Pořešín and belongs to the Okres Český Krumlov in the South Bohemia region.On a rock outcrop above the Malše (Maltsch) River, in a wonderful and pristine landsca... |
 | Karlshaus Castle Ruins Karlův Hrádek
19. 03. 2022 13:10:37
Karlshaus Castle Ruins - Karlův HrádekCZ- 373 41 Hluboká nad Vltavou, Purkarec - Okres České BudějoviceWonderfully hidden in the forest and well-maintained ruin of the former Karlshaus Castle.... |
 | Ruins of Hus Castle | Gans Castle Ruins (Hus)
19. 03. 2022 17:51:25
Gans Castle Ruins (Hus) - Zřícenina hradu HusCZ-38301 Zbytiny, Blažejovice Okres PrachaticeSurrounded by dense forest and high above the Blanice stream, built on a steep rock spur, are the ruins of the former protective and watch castle from the 14th century. In 1441, the castle was burned dow... |
 | A 2722 Winzendorf | Emmerberg Castle Ruins
22. 03. 2022 11:44:50
The Emmerberg Castle was probably built around the middle of the 12th century.The Emmerbergers died out in 1455 and afterwards the owners changed quite frequently. The destruction of the castle was initiated in 1760 by Count Heinrich von Heussenstein.... |
 | Starhemberg Castle Ruins A-2753 Dreistetten
22. 03. 2022 18:31:37
The Starhemberg Castle was built between 1140 and 1145 and massively expanded and refortified from 1192 onwards.After several changes of ownership over the centuries, around 1800 the then owners had doors and window frames removed, roofs uncovered, and the castle left to decay.... |
 | Scheuchenstein Castle Ruins A-2761 Miesenbach, Hausberg
31. 03. 2022 08:02:35
Scheuchenstein Castle Ruins A-2761 Miesenbach, HausbergDistrict: Wiener Neustadt State: Lower AustriaLike most of the surrounding castles, Scheuchenstein probably originated towards the end of the 12th century.... |
 | Frohnberg Castle Ruins A-2761 Miesenbach
31. 03. 2022 11:46:24
Frohnberg Castle Ruins A-2761 MiesenbachDistrict: Wiener Neustadt State: Lower AustriaThe Frohnberg castle ruins are located on a steeply rising rock spur beyond the Miesenbach valley.... |
 | Zřícenina hradu Sokolčí | Hrad Sokolčí | Falkenburg Castle Ruins
1. 04. 2022 09:55:05
Falkenburg Castle Ruins - Hrad Sokolčí - Zřícenina hradu SokolčíMunicipality Benešov nad Černou District Český Krumlov, Region South Bohemia, Czech Republic.High above the Černá River and in picturesque landscape, the remains of the Falkenburg ruin Hrad Sokolčí, a Gothic, originally two-part hill c... |
 | Hrad Příběnice | Pribenitz Castle Ruins
1. 04. 2022 12:44:38
Pribenitz Castle Ruins - Hrad Příběnice Municipality Malšice District Tábor Czech RepublicThe ruin of the Gothic Rosenberger Castle Příběnice, founded in the 13th century, rises high on a steep rock built above the Lužnice River.... |
 | Hrad Kunžvart | Kunžvart Castle Ruins
1. 04. 2022 14:47:44
Kunžvart Castle Ruins - Hrad KunžvartMunicipality: Strážný District: Prachatice - Czech RepublicThe facility, designed as a watch castle, was built at the beginning of the 14th century on Mount Kunžvart (1033 m). It is protected on three sides by steep rocks and on one side by a moat. Thus it formed... |
 | My Castles and Castle Ruins
3. 04. 2022 17:03:12
Heartfelt welcome! Nice that you stop by my YouTube channel. Take some time for yourself and let the videos inspire you.Here you will find a variety of castles and castle ruins I have visited, as well as mountain hikes and via ferrata tours, and also walks and trips.... |
 | Vítkův Hrádek - Vítkův Kámen | Wittinghausen Castle Ruins (Wittigstein)
5. 04. 2022 09:37:08
Wittinghausen Castle Ruins (Wittigstein) Vítkův Hrádek - Vítkův KámenMunicipality: CZ 382 79 Přední Výtoň District: Český Krumlov Czech Republic.The small castle was built in the 13th century by Witigo von Krumau on the summit of Vítkův Kámen (1035 m). After the castle lost its border security funct... |
 | Gmünd Castle Ruins (Old Castle) A-9853 Gmünd
17. 05. 2022 09:43:48
Situated on a mountain spur above the town of Gmünd in the Liesertal valley, this attractive and well-maintained castle ruin is located. The castle was built in the second half of the 12th century and first mentioned in documents in 1252.... |
 | Karlsberg Castle Ruins A-9556 St. Veit an der Glan
17. 05. 2022 10:39:41
Only the towering remains of the once five- or six-story bergfried with walls more than three meters thick rise above the treetops of the forest and serve as a landmark for finding the former castle from the 12th century. The bergfried once ranked among the most powerful in Central Europe and was bl... |
 | Silberkarklamm A-8972 Ramsau am Dachstein
17. 05. 2022 12:58:19
Wonderful natural jewel amid the mountains on the south side of the Dachstein massif.The wild waters of the Silberkarbach thunder through the rocks of the narrow gorge, offering an imposing natural spectacle. The path through the gorge goes partly over stepped wooden structures following the stream ... |
 | Kirchau Castle Ruins (Stubenberg/Gutenbrunn) A-2831 Warth
20. 05. 2022 18:29:13
In the wonderful landscape of the Buckligen Welt and hidden in dense forest are the stone remains of the former 12th-century castle complex. Even though stormed and destroyed around 1440 and razed in 1474, many scenic remnants of enclosure walls and building parts on the castle area remain. Moats ar... |
 | Via ferrata (Breitwand) Döbriach/Millstättersee | Air under the Soles
24. 05. 2022 16:49:37
Wonderfully laid out and airy via ferrata in the Breitwand area demands arm strength from the conqueror. The depth views and panoramas on ascent are fantastic. The D/E crux is after a traverse at the edge of a vertical pillar just before the exit at the flagpole.... |