Sina Warte Observation Tower – Ruins of Merkenstein Castle loop from Katastralgemeinde Gainfarn

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Sina Warte Observation Tower – Ruins of Merkenstein Castle loop from Katastralgemeinde Gainfarn

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Sina Warte Observation Tower – Ruins of Merkenstein Castle loop from Katastralgemeinde Gainfarn

03:23

9.91km

490m

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: August 7, 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 128 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

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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4.84 km

Viewpoint

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

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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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8.49 km

Ruins of Merkenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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8.62 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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8.80 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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9.91 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.50 km

2.39 km

980 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.93 km

2.52 km

441 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

18°C

8°C

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Comments

July 25, 2022,Parkplatz Merkenstein-Bronnersteig-Eisenes Tor, 7.30 Abmarsch wegen 🥵

only pleasantly cool forest, in 2 hours back at the starting point, so that the heat does not strike.

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January 30, 2022,Hoher Lindkogel – Ruine Merkenstein Runde von Großau

From the Haidlhof to the Hoher Lindkogel there was some snow but the shelter had open and back.

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April 16, 2025,Hoher Lindkogel/Eisernes Tor - Schloß Merkenstein/Aussichtsturm/Türkenbrunnen/Ruine Merkenstein🥾

The food was good, the host was very friendly, but: The Eiserne Tor Schutz Haus is one of the more expensive "mountain huts" (you can transport everything by car right up to the front door☝️). Cheese spaetzle with green salad costs €18.10. When paying, they also charge a toll fee😕. When we asked where this was listed, we were told, …

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