Castle ruin of Rauheneck
Fortress, Lookout tower, Ruins, Scenic lookout
Description
With its unusual triangular tower, the Rauheneck castle ruins watch over the Helenental valley.
The castle was originally built in the 12th century on the rocky cliffs of a foothill of the Lindkogel on the banks of the Schwechat. During its eventful history, Rauheneck Castle was destroyed several times. In 1961, the town of Baden bought the castle hill and the ruins, which are now one of the largest castle complexes around Vienna.
The castle ruins are easy to walk around and can be visited at your leisure: from its weathered rooms to the chapel. PS for spooky fans: according to legend, the builder of the tower still haunts Rauheneck today - as a ghost who has not been released for all eternity.
Accessibility for hikers
The Rauheneck castle ruins can be easily hiked - always uphill on easy forest routes. A particularly nice tip is the G'schichten aus dem Wienerwald. The hiking trail - stage 1: Rauheneck is a detour along the way - shortly after the start in Baden.
Features
- Accessible to the public up to the ruins. The 25 m high tower itself cannot be climbed.
Extra tips:
- Not far from the castle ruins is the archaeologically significant Königshöhle cave. The Wolfsgraben and Weilburg caves are also nearby.
- Numerous cafés and restaurants invite you to take a break in Baden.
The Rauheneck castle ruins are one of the 8 towers on the themed hike "The towers of the Vienna Woods".
