Schottenhof, Protected cultural site in Penzing, Austria.
Schottenhof is a protected cultural site in Penzing featuring original buildings alongside modern additions completed after extensive renovation. The complex combines residential spaces, dining facilities, and an equestrian center on a single property.
The property was built in 1840 on commission from Abbot Sigismund Schultes to serve as a residence for the forest keeper. Its origins are tied to the management of nearby woodland and the monastic community that oversaw it.
The site now hosts a riding school that offers equestrian programs for children and therapeutic sessions for people with disabilities. These activities shape the daily life of the place and give it a role in the community beyond a simple historic building.
A parking area near the restaurant serves as a convenient starting point for hiking trails leading into surrounding mountains and forest areas. The location makes it easy to access several routes suited for different walking abilities and interests.
The property houses the forestry administration of Schottensti, preserving its historical link to its original purpose as a forest keeper's house. This administrative role connects the place's historical identity with its present-day function.
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