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Austria
Lower Austria
Waldviertel
Bezirk Krems
Straß im Straßertale

Barbara Cross – Falkenberg Castle Ruins loop from Katastralgemeinde Straß

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
Austria
Lower Austria
Waldviertel
Bezirk Krems
Straß im Straßertale

Barbara Cross – Falkenberg Castle Ruins loop from Katastralgemeinde Straß

Moderate

5.0

(6)

23

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Barbara Cross – Falkenberg Castle Ruins loop from Katastralgemeinde Straß

02:34

9.17km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Waypoints

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580 m

Water Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

2

1.41 km

Barbara Cross

Highlight • Monument

In memory of Mrs. Barbara Berger, w. Braun, née Auer, who often walked here in her later years and then rested on the bench that still exists. After her death …

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3

2.69 km

1746 Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Not far from the confluence of the Kohlbach and the Gschinzbach there is a large boulder on the roadside, on which the weathered, not easy to decipher the year 1746 is carved. Or is it not a year at all?

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4

3.33 km

Falkenberg Castle Ruins

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The Falkenbergs were once a proud family of knights and fought alongside Rudolf von Habsburg in the Battle of Dürnkrut and Jederspeigen in 1278. The castle is on the edge …

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5

6.41 km

Double arch bridge over the Geschinzbach is right next to the church

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6

6.42 km

Loreto Chapel, Straß im Straßertal

Highlight • Religious Site

The chapel was donated by the Countess Camilla von Enkevort in 1666 and built by the master builder Antonio Porta from Grafeneck

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6.93 km

Sword and Justice Cross

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The cross fell into the ravine in 1917, the tabernacle was damaged and remained in the ravine. In 1979 it was restored or partially renewed by Josef Schreibbauer based on …

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9.17 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.23 km

2.61 km

2.06 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.17 km

1.15 km

440 m

348 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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7°C

25 %

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