Arbesbach Castle, Castle ruin in Arbesbach, Austria
The castle ruin stands on a 22-meter-high granite rock formation with a pentagonal tower measuring 25 meters in height above the Waldviertel region.
Built at the end of the 12th century by Hadmar II of Kuenring, the castle functioned as an outwork for Rappottenstein Castle until Bohemian troops destroyed it in 1480.
The structure earned the name 'Molar of the Waldviertel' due to its distinctive appearance on the granite rock formation in the Lower Austrian landscape.
Visitors need to obtain the access key from Huber Bakery at Arbesbach 27 to climb the 176 steps leading to the observation platform.
From the restored tower platform, visitors can see the Alps, including both Schneeberg and Dachstein mountains on days with clear visibility conditions.
Location: Arbesbach
GPS coordinates: 48.49440,14.96090
Latest update: March 12, 2025 09:10
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