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Burgruine Ruttenstein

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Burgruine Ruttenstein is the ruin of a hilltop castle about 3.5 km northeast of Pierbach in the district of Freistadt in the Mühlviertel region of Upper Austria.

Coordinates: 48°22'41"N, 14°46'15"E
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Nearby attractions include: Prandegg Castle, Großdöllner Hof, Burgruine Klingenberg, Pfarrkirche Rechberg.

  • prandegg castle5.4 miNW
    Forts and castles

    Prandegg Castle

    138 min walk • Prandegg Castle, perched atop the rolling hills of Mühlviertel in Upper Austria, is a historical gem that dates back to the 13th century. Once a formidable fortress, it now stands as a poignant ruin, offering a glimpse into the medieval past of this picturesque region.

  • grossdollner hof4.7 miSW
    Museum

    Großdöllner Hof

    120 min walk • The Großdöllnerhof is an approximately 400-year-old, listed Mühlviertel three-sided farm in the Mühlviertel Nature Park in the municipality of Rechberg, which is now used as an open-air museum.

  • burgruine klingenberg3.8 miS
    Forts and castles

    Burgruine Klingenberg

    97 min walk • The castle ruin Klingenberg is a hilltop castle probably built in the 11th century by the Lords of Perg about 2.3 kilometers northeast of St. Thomas am Blasenstein in the district of Perg in the Mühlviertel in Upper Austria.

  • pfarrkirche rechberg4.8 miSW
    Church

    Pfarrkirche Rechberg

    122 min walk • The Roman Catholic parish church of Rechberg is dedicated to St. Nicholas and is located in Rechberg in Upper Austria.

  • unterweissenbach4 miN
    Locality

    Unterweißenbach

    102 min walk • One of the highlights of Unterweißenbach is the stunning Schloss Weinberg, a historic castle that dates back to the 12th century. Visitors can take a guided tour of the castle, marveling at its impressive architecture and learning about its fascinating past.

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