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.

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Access is restricted and requires permission.
Type: Tourist attraction
Description: castle ruin
Also known as: “Burgruine Merkenstein”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Schloss Merkenstein and Hoher Lindkogel.

Schloss Merkenstein

Castle

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Schloss Merkenstein is a castle, which is situated 290 metres northwest of Merkenstein ruins.

Hoher Lindkogel

Peak

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Hoher Lindkogel is a peak, which is situated 3 km north of Merkenstein ruins.

Altes Herrenhaus

Community center

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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

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Pottenstein is a town in the district of Baden in Lower Austria in Austria. Pottenstein is situated 4 km southwest of Merkenstein ruins.

Berndorf is a town in the district of Baden in Lower Austria in Austria. Because of its historic development in the 19th century it is also referred to as the Krupp town. Berndorf is situated 4½ km southwest of Merkenstein ruins.