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Sina Warte Observation Tower – Merkenstein Castle loop from Katastralgemeinde Gainfarn

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Sina Warte Observation Tower – Merkenstein Castle loop from Katastralgemeinde Gainfarn

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Sina Warte Observation Tower – Merkenstein Castle loop from Katastralgemeinde Gainfarn

03:24

9.78km

500m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.40 km for 132 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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458 m

Beethoven Circular Hiking Trail Information Board (Bechstein-Winkl)

Highlight • Rest Area

Already on the first 100 meters of the tour a wonderful signpost even with a tour suggestion!

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1.34 km

Pine Tree on Roman Sacrificial Stone at Hoher Lindkogel

Highlight • Natural Monument

At the southern foot of the Hohe Lindkogel there are sacrificial stones from Roman times. Unfortunately already very weathered, but still the blood guts are to be recognized. Natural Preservation also includes a pine that roots around a sacrificial stone.

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1.94 km

Herrgott's Beech

Highlight • Natural Monument

Actually, this tree should be called lovers. The two tribes look like a couple in close embrace.

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4.58 km

Brennersteig (Secured Trail)

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The Brennersteig is a secured rock passage and offers hikers and trekkers alpine surroundings in the Vienna Woods. Furthermore, two official mountain bike routes lead to the Iron Gate.

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5.23 km

Sina Warte Observation Tower

Highlight • Monument

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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8.21 km

Merkenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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8.48 km

Natural Rock Arch of Merkenstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

The natural wonder is a small part of an extremely spectacular rock massif near the Merkenstein castle ruins. The natural archway made of rock rounds off this sight. This impression of pure nature is presented by the imposing rock formation.

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8.66 km

Färberkreuz (Tabernacle Wayside Shrine)

Highlight • Monument

300422 The Dyer's Cross, a mysterious tabernacle wayside shrine from the 16th century, stands silently at the side of the path in the direction of Merkenstein.

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9.78 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.57 km

2.19 km

983 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.01 km

2.52 km

228 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (830 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Tuesday 21 July

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Sina Warte Observation Tower – Merkenstein Castle loop from Katastralgemeinde Gainfarn

Beethoven Circular Hiking Trail Information Board (Bechstein-Winkl)

Pine Tree on Roman Sacrificial Stone at Hoher Lindkogel

Herrgott's Beech

Brennersteig (Secured Trail)

Sina Warte Observation Tower

Merkenstein Castle

Natural Rock Arch of Merkenstein

Färberkreuz (Tabernacle Wayside Shrine)

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