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Ruins of Merkenstein Castle – Schutzhaus Eisernes Tor loop from Katastralgemeinde Gainfarn

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Ruins of Merkenstein Castle – Schutzhaus Eisernes Tor loop from Katastralgemeinde Gainfarn

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Ruins of Merkenstein Castle – Schutzhaus Eisernes Tor loop from Katastralgemeinde Gainfarn

03:30

10.5km

490m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Biosphärenpark Wienerwald Kernzone Hoher Lindkogel

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1.29 km

Merkenstein Cave

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A great cave under the ruin Merkenstein - we were lucky, because during our visit the cave was not blocked!

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1.35 km

Ruins of Merkenstein Castle

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It's worth it because of the sense of adventure that comes over you when you walk along the narrow forest paths and look at the old walls.

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1.62 km

Merkenstein Castle

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Merkenstein Castle was rebuilt in 1844. It has been renovated true to the original and is privately owned. The property is therefore not open to the public.

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4.65 km

Schutzhaus Eisernes Tor

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The rescue after the strenuous tour up the Hoher Lindkogel. There is no need to discuss the great location of the refuge anyway, but the food is also good and …

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4.68 km

Eisernes Tor – Hoher Lindkogel

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The Hohe Lindkogel, also called Eisernes Tor or Kalter Berg, is an 834 m high excursion mountain in the southern Wienerwald and west of Baden bei Wien, in the municipal area of Alland and Bad Vöslau.

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4.70 km

Sina Warte Observation Tower

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The Hohe Lindkogel - better known to many as the Iron Gate - Many hikers prefer the climbs from the Helenental, although this is where you have to overcome the …

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5.19 km

View of Siegenfeld, Gaaden, and Vienna from Steiniger Weg Lookout

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HIer there is a great view in fair weather. Again, there is a banker for a short rest

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5.49 km

Karlsruhe Rest Area With View of Vienna

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2 bankers in the shade invite you for a rest. While you quench your thirst, you can enjoy the beautiful view at the same time

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10.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.05 km

2.62 km

771 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.11 km

2.18 km

788 m

396 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

20°C

7°C

29 %

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