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Natural Monuments

Bezirk Neunkirchen

Reichenau an der Rax

Kaiserbrunn Spring

Natural Monuments

Bezirk Neunkirchen

Reichenau an der Rax

Kaiserbrunn Spring

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Kaiserbrunn Spring

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Location: Reichenau an der Rax, Bezirk Neunkirchen, Lower Austria, Austria

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Rainer 🐕🐾

September 12, 2017

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Emperor Franz Josef I. donated the Kaiserbrunnen to the municipality of Vienna to promote the construction of the Hochquell aqueduct

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May 27, 2026

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The Kaiserbrunn spring is located in the rear part of the Höllental valley and is one of Austria's most important drinking water sources. Since the 19th century, it has supplied the I. Wiener Hochquellenleitung (1st Viennese High Spring Pipeline) and thus provides the city of Vienna with fresh spring water. Surrounded by steep rock faces and a clear mountain landscape, it is a place steeped in history with special significance.

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Christine 🚶‍♀️ 📷 🌏

May 18, 2024

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In the 17th century, Charles VI discovered a spring at the foot of the Schneeberg while hunting and regularly had barrels of the precious liquid delivered to Vienna for himself. Under Emperor Franz Joseph, the first Vienna spring water pipeline was finally built to supply Vienna, and the famous spring was given the name "Kaiserbrunn".

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Best routes near Kaiserbrunn Spring

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#1.

Naturefriends House Knofeleben – Krummbachstein loop from Kaiserbrunn

13.5km

06:24

1,030m

1,030m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

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#2.

Kaiserbrunn Spring – Miesleitensteig loop from Katastralgemeinde Hirschwang

20.7km

08:02

1,070m

1,070m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

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4.8

(6)

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#3.

Kaiserbrunn Spring – Naturefriends House Knofeleben loop from Kaiserbrunn

13.4km

05:38

840m

840m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 570 m

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Location: Reichenau an der Rax, Bezirk Neunkirchen, Lower Austria, Austria

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