Pulverfabrik Föhrenwald Sankt Egyden/Steinfeld, Industrial ruins in Sankt Egyden am Steinfeld, Austria.
The Pulverfabrik Föhrenwald is an abandoned explosives production site with concrete structures and underground bunkers spread across a wooded area near Wiener Neustadt. The site contains multiple buildings of varying sizes and depths, ranging from shallow structures to reinforced underground installations.
The factory was founded in 1890 by Nobel Dynamit AG and grew into a major explosives production facility. It played a significant role during both World Wars, when production was greatly intensified.
The three-story administration building reflects the architectural style of late 19th-century industrial complexes in Lower Austria. The structure shows how factory buildings of that era were designed with clear functional forms.
The site requires careful exploration due to soil contamination from past production activities. A large water reservoir was installed in 2016, and visitors should be prepared for uneven ground and potential obstacles.
The surrounding forest shows a distinct ring of barren land where vegetation cannot grow due to high phosphorus levels from powder production. This effect remains visible today and clearly marks the boundaries of the former production area.
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