Johannstein castle ruins

The stone walls of Johannstein Castle stand on a rocky hill within the protected natural area, displaying medieval architectural techniques and fortification elements.

Built around 1200, the castle served as a defensive structure for noble families, monitoring movement along surrounding routes during the medieval period in Lower Austria.

The castle ruins hold the status of Denkmalgeschütztes Objekt, representing a preserved monument that reflects the medieval governance and architectural practices of Austria.

Visitors can reach the castle ruins through marked paths in Naturpark Sparbach, with coordinates at 48.08543 latitude and 16.18487 longitude near Hinterbrühl.

The remaining walls and residential sections reveal different construction phases, showing modifications made by various noble families who owned the castle through centuries.

Location: Lower Austria

Location: Hinterbrühl

Location: Sparbach

Inception: 12 century

Part of: Naturpark Sparbach

GPS coordinates: 48.08543,16.18487

Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:53