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June 22, 2026
Hiking
In 1427, the Zwettl monastery brought its archive and treasures to the hidden forest castle to save the treasures from plundering Hussites.
Lichtenfels was still a fortified castle in 1670. From the mid-18th century, the building was neglected.
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4.6
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5.56km
01:35
120m
120m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
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7
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
8
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 550 m
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Location: Rastenfeld, Bezirk Krems, Waldviertel, Lower Austria, Austria