Burgruine Puchberg, Medieval castle ruin in Puchberg am Schneeberg, Austria
The stone walls and remnants of Burgruine Puchberg stand at an elevation overlooking the surrounding Lower Austrian landscape near the Schneeberg mountain.
Dating back to 1204, the castle first appeared in records with Eberhard von Puchperch in 1260 and later suffered destruction during the Ottoman invasion of 1683.
The castle ruin holds protected monument status as a Denkmalgeschütztes Objekt, representing the medieval architectural heritage of Lower Austria.
Visitors need to schedule appointments by phone at +43 6804434747 to access the castle ruins, located at Losenheimer Straße 79 in Puchberg am Schneeberg.
Dr. Karl Leitner initiated reconstruction efforts in 1994 after acquiring the lease, making the medieval structure accessible for contemporary exploration.
Location: Puchberg am Schneeberg
GPS coordinates: 47.78610,15.89860
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:31
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