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Bezirk Bruck an der Leitha

Wolfsthal

Königswarte Observation Tower – Pottenburg Castle Ruins loop from Wolfsthal

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Austria

Lower Austria

Bezirk Bruck an der Leitha

Wolfsthal

Königswarte Observation Tower – Pottenburg Castle Ruins loop from Wolfsthal

Moderate

4.6

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Königswarte Observation Tower – Pottenburg Castle Ruins loop from Wolfsthal

02:51

9.95km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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Parking

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1.04 km

Ladder stile over the fence

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The step-over ladder across the fence allows hikers to pass over pasture or wildlife protection fences without having to open or damage them. The simple construction is practical and blends …

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3.55 km

Königswarte Circular Hike from Berg

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The circular hike to the Königswarte from Berg combines scenic paths, rolling hills, and the special landscape of the Hundsheimer Bergland. Along the way, open meadows, light forests, and beautiful …

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3.60 km

Königswarte Observation Tower

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Wonderful vantage point, the view extends from the Carpathians over the Vienna Basin to the Gutenstein Alps.

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3.72 km

Königswarte Listening Station

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A 22.7-meter-high observation tower located right next to a listening post used by the National Security Agency (NSA)—something like it seems to be unique to Austria. To be more precise, …

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4.76 km

Pottenburg Castle Ruins

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Interesting ruin, currently (Jan. 23) only accessible with difficulty due to logging.

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4.81 km

Circular walk at the Pottenstein Castle Ruins

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A tour of the Pottenburg castle ruins shows the complex from different perspectives and makes its former size tangible. Between old walls, overgrown sections, and quiet forest paths, you can …

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5.58 km

Ladder Over Fence

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At least there was a way to get over the fence, but a gate would be the better solution.

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8.10 km

Wolfsthal Cemetery

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Cemetery built into the hillside.

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9.95 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.52 km

2.20 km

1.21 km

Surfaces

5.15 km

1.89 km

1.49 km

1.12 km

181 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

34°C

20°C

66 %

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Comments

May 22, 2025,Königswarte – Burgruine Pottenburg Runde von Wolfsthal

A 22.7-meter-high observation tower right next to a listening post used by the National Security Agency (NSA) – something like this can only be found in Austria. To be more precise, the tower, built in 2001, stands on the Königswarte near Hainburg, Austria's easternmost mountain – directly on the border with Slovakia. The wooden tower offers a wonderful view that …

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February 12, 2022,Burgruine Pottenburg, Königswarte Berg von Wolfsthal

Since the weather, contrary to the forecast, really invited me to go hiking, I decided late on to go hiking. It went from Wolfstal to the Pottenburg castle ruins, an imposing ruin with a great view of Bratislava. We continued to the Königswarte, the ascent over 120 steps is rewarded with a wonderful panoramic view in all directions. The route …

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March 27, 2022,Ruine Pottenburg, Königswarte

Today's destination has led me to the ruins of Pottenburg and the Königswarte. I actually wanted to visit the ruins in 2019, but the paths were overgrown at the time. I was all the happier that I made it today.

Thanks again to Stefan, who reminded me to visit the ruin again.

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Königswarte Observation Tower – Pottenburg Castle Ruins loop from Wolfsthal

Ladder stile over the fence

Königswarte Circular Hike from Berg

Königswarte Observation Tower

Königswarte Listening Station

Pottenburg Castle Ruins

Circular walk at the Pottenstein Castle Ruins

Ladder Over Fence

Wolfsthal Cemetery

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