Merkenstein ruins
The Merkenstein ruins are the remains of a castle in Lower Austria near Bad Vöslau in the Großau cadastre. In some sources, it is mentioned as early as the year 1141.
- Access is restricted and requires permission.
- Tourist attraction
- …lies at an elevation of 459 metres (1,506 feet)
- …is also known as “Burgruine Merkenstein”
- …dates from the 12th century
- Description: castle ruin
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Schloss Merkenstein and Hoher Lindkogel.
Schloss Merkenstein
Castle
Schloss Merkenstein is a castle, which is situated 290 metres northwest of Merkenstein ruins.
Hoher Lindkogel
Peak
Hoher Lindkogel is a peak, which is situated 3 km north of Merkenstein ruins.
Altes Herrenhaus
Community center
Altes Herrenhaus is a community center, which is situated 4 km southwest of Merkenstein ruins.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Pottenstein and Berndorf.
Pottenstein
Village
Pottenstein is a town in the district of Baden in Lower Austria in Austria. Pottenstein is situated 4 km southwest of Merkenstein ruins.
Berndorf
Town
Berndorf is a town in the district of Baden in Lower Austria in Austria. Berndorf is situated 4½ km southwest of Merkenstein ruins.
St. Veit an der Triesting
Village
St. Veit an der Triesting is a village, which is situated 5 km south of Merkenstein ruins.
Merkenstein ruins
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Latitude
47.98235° or 47° 58′ 56″ north
Longitude
16.13367° or 16° 8′ 1″ east
Open location code
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In Other Languages
From Czech to Italian—“Merkenstein ruins” goes by many names.
- Czech: “Merkenstein”
- German: “Burg Merkenstein”
- German: “Merckenstein”
- German: “Ruine Merkenstein”
- Italian: “castello di Merkenstein”
- Italian: “rovine di Merkenstein”
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