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Arnstein Castle Ruins – Arnstein Cave loop from Ruine Arnstein

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Arnstein Castle Ruins – Arnstein Cave loop from Ruine Arnstein

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Arnstein Castle Ruins – Arnstein Cave loop from Ruine Arnstein

02:29

7.28km

350m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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1.17 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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1.32 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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3.64 km

Peilsteinhaus

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24.10.2019 - At Peilsteinhaus there is a good snack, but also a large children's playground, with swing, with sandpit and a climbing wall .... 😊👍

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3.67 km

Peilsteinhaus and Observation Tower

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Great terrace, lovely hosts, good food and a lookout tower right next to the house! 🔝

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3.88 km

Knot Basics information board, Peilstein Adventure Trail

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4.51 km

Tangible Stones Information Board, Peilstein Adventure Trail

Highlight • Rest Area

4.68 km

Felsenbäume Information Board on Erlebnisweg Peilstein

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4.95 km

Gasthof am Holzschlag

Highlight • Restaurant

24.10.2019 - We park next to the road just before the inn, which is lit up by the sun and the autumn mood does its thing - the inn itself is generally very popular in this valley. The food tastes good. The portions are well portioned. Hikers, mountaineers like to rest on a snack or coffee and cake.

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7.28 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.64 km

968 m

934 m

546 m

186 m

Surfaces

4.82 km

1.12 km

1.06 km

277 m

Elevation

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Friday 3 July

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Arnstein Castle Ruins – Arnstein Cave loop from Ruine Arnstein

Arnstein Castle Ruins

Arnstein Cave

Peilsteinhaus

Peilsteinhaus and Observation Tower

Knot Basics information board, Peilstein Adventure Trail

Tangible Stones Information Board, Peilstein Adventure Trail

Felsenbäume Information Board on Erlebnisweg Peilstein

Gasthof am Holzschlag

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