Brenntenriegel

Brenntenriegel is a mountain summit in Sieggraben reaching 606 meters elevation and representing the highest point of the Ödenburger Gebirge range in Burgenland. The peak is dominated by telecommunication infrastructure that serves internet and broadcast signals to surrounding communities.

An observatory was established on the mountain in 1989 by Josef Pratl, then taken over by the local association Sternwarte Brenntenriegel in 2010. Following a renovation in 2018, the facilities were modernized to better serve visitors and the community.

The mountain serves as a central location for astronomical observations and public educational programs through its professional observatory facilities.

The summit can be reached via various paths from the surrounding area, with forested northern and western slopes offering manageable hiking routes. The southern and eastern sides feature orchards that provide alternate access routes and scenic walking options for visitors.

Multiple satellite dishes occupy the central summit area, while the northern and western slopes feature forest coverage and the southern and eastern sides display fruit orchards.

Location: Sieggraben

Elevation above the sea: 606 m

GPS coordinates: 47.65954,16.39067

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:03