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Küniglberg, Mountain summit in Hietzing district, Vienna, Austria

Küniglberg rises 261 meters above sea level, standing as a northeastern extension of the Vienna Woods in the Hietzing district.

The mountain received its name from Wolfgang Künigl, an imperial procurator who built a country house on its northern slope in the 18th century.

The summit houses the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation headquarters, making Küniglberg synonymous with national television and radio broadcasting.

Multiple hiking trails and walking paths cross the mountain slopes, connecting residential areas with the Lainz Cemetery and community gardens.

The mountain's geological structure contains marine coastal deposits from the ancient Vienna Sea, including material from nearby forest streams.

Location: Vienna

Elevation above the sea: 261 m

GPS coordinates: 48.18032,16.28875

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:08

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