Burgruine Groppenstein, Rock castle in Obervellach, Austria.
The fortress stands on a three-sided sloping rock formation above Raufen village, near the meeting point of Mallnitzbach and Möll River.
The medieval stronghold demonstrates the strategic military architecture of Austrian rock castles, positioned to control important trade routes through the region.
The structure remains under private ownership and holds protected monument status, representing a key element of Austrian architectural preservation efforts.
Multiple hiking trails lead to the castle site, ranging from the 3-kilometer Groppenstein Gorge entrance path to an 18-kilometer advanced mountain route.
The castle shares its name with the adjacent Groppenstein Gorge, creating a combined natural and architectural landmark in the Carinthian landscape.
Location: Obervellach
Address: Semslach 20
GPS coordinates: 46.94170,13.18250
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:48
Raggaschlucht
3.5 km
Falkensteinbrücke
4.8 km
Burgruine Falkenstein (Oberfalkenstein)
4.9 km
Schloss Trabuschgen
1.7 km
Groppensteinschlucht
70 m
Pfarrkirche Obervellach
1.8 km
Kirche in Flattach
4.2 km
Marienkirche Maria Tax, Stallhofen
4 km
Evangelische Predigtstation Obervellach
1.5 km
Johannes der Taeufer, Pfaffenberg
4.8 km
Rupertikirche (Söbriach)
1.5 km
Friedhof Obervellach
1.7 km
Schutzengelkapelle, Flattach
4 km
Oberverweßhaus, Obervellach
1.9 km
Stations of the Cross Obervellach
578 m
Hotel Zur Post, Obervellach
1.9 km
Burg Falkenstein
4.8 km
Rabischschlucht
3.2 km
Wehrkirchhof Obervellach
1.8 km
Groppensteinfall
358 m
Ehemaliger Mautturm, Obervellach
260 m
Ehem. Bezirksgericht, ehem. Oberstbergmeisteramt
1.8 km
Pfarrhof
4.1 km
Wohnhaus, Langhaus (Ertl`sche Behausung)
1.8 km
Gemeindeamt (ehem. Bergrichterhaus)
1.8 km
Pfarrhof Obervellach
1.7 km
Faulturm
2 km
Gussenbauer-Denkmal
1.8 kmReviews
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