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Weissenbach an der Triesting

Arnstein Cave – Arnstein Castle Ruins loop from Katastralgemeinde Schwarzensee

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Weissenbach an der Triesting

Arnstein Cave – Arnstein Castle Ruins loop from Katastralgemeinde Schwarzensee

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Arnstein Cave – Arnstein Castle Ruins loop from Katastralgemeinde Schwarzensee

02:59

9.25km

370m

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

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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3.49 km

Maria Raisenmarkt Church and the Legend of Arnstein

Highlight • Religious Site

📷 01/19/2021 - Here below the church on the Spitz, the Arnstein legend was set up for reading, a rest area invites you to linger for a while.

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4.48 km

Arnstein Needle Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

The approximately 13 m high rock formation can be found in the ruins of the castle. It is a natural monument.

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4.53 km

Arnstein Cave

Highlight • Cave

The Arnstein cave is located below the castle ruins. The 128-meter-long cave was probably used by the castle residents as a stable for their cattle. At the entrance there are still remnants of former masonry. At the end of the 19th century, bones of cave bears, cave hyenas and reindeer were discovered in the cave. The archaeological excavations that were then carried out led to the spread of the rumor among the population that a gold treasure had been discovered in the cave. This in turn led to the fact that locals began to dig in the cave and around the castle ruins for the supposed hidden treasures. Today the Arnstein cave and the castle rock above is used by the Austrian Mountain Association as a training area.
The approximately 13 meter high Arnstein Needle is the most striking rock formation on the castle ruins. The rock needle is classified as a natural monument and is considered to be in danger of collapsing. Originally the Arnstein needle was significantly higher, but since part of the rock loosened, it had to be removed for safety reasons. Some local researchers suspect a pagan place of worship near the needle, others see it as a symbol of fertility. The first ascent of the Arnstein Needle is recorded for the year 1899.

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4.68 km

Arnstein Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

On the 561 meter high Arnstein, you can discover the remains of Arnstein Castle, which was built in the 12th century, in the dense forest. After it was destroyed during the Turkish siege in 1529, the complex was partially rebuilt and changed hands several times. Since 1955, the ruins have been managed by the Austrian Federal Forests. A detour to the Arnsteinnadel rock formation is also worthwhile.

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