Burg Kühnring, Medieval castle ruins in Waldviertel region, Austria
The remains of Kühnring Castle include massive stone walls positioned near the parish church, with natural protection from Urtlbach creek to the north and east.
Built in the first half of the 12th century by Hadmar I, the castle served as the ancestral seat of the Kuenringer family until its destruction in 1461.
The castle grounds now contain a cemetery, parish church, and charnel house, reflecting the transformation of this medieval military site into a religious center.
Four large wall sections remain visible at the site, which sits within the municipal boundaries of Burgschleinitz-Kühnring in Lower Austria's Horn district.
The castle's destruction method involved an unusual technique of inserting wooden beams into drilled holes in the walls and soaking them with water to cause expansion.
GPS coordinates: 48.63326,15.78351
Latest update: March 10, 2025 19:40
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