Dürre Wand

#909 among destinations in Austria

Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature

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The Dürre Wand is a mountain ridge in Lower Austria and belongs topographically to the Gutenstein Alps. It stretches from Miesenbach in a WSW direction to the Schneeberg. The Dürre Wand is a ridge, rocky in places, which is bordered by pastures, forests and waterfalls. In contrast to Hohe Wand plateau in the immediate east, it culminates in a narrow ridge-line with its hiking trail offering outstanding views. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°49'59"N, 15°55'17"E

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Lower AustriaAustria

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Dürre Wand – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schneeberg, Empress Elisabeth Memorial Church, Puchberg am Schneeberg, Damböckhaus.

7.1 miSW
Mountain with a railway to the top
Schneeberg
181 min walk • Nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Lower Austria, Schneeberg stands as a majestic mountain, beckoning adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike. As the highest mountain in the state, Schneeberg soars to an impressive 2,076 meters, offering panoramic views that...
6.5 miSW
Church
Empress Elisabeth Memorial Church
166 min walk • Empress Elisabeth Memorial Church is a small Roman Catholic church on the Schneeberg in Lower Austria. It is close to the mountain station of the Schneebergbahn.
3.1 miS
Town
Puchberg am Schneeberg
79 min walk • Puchberg am Schneeberg offers a range of outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy, including hiking and mountain biking trails that wind through lush forests and meadows, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
6.6 miSW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Damböckhaus
169 min walk • The Damböckhaus is a refuge of the Austrian Tourist Club on the Schneeberg in Lower Austria.
5.5 miSW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Almreserlhaus
141 min walk • The Almreserlhaus is a private shelter near Puchberg am Schneeberg in Lower Austria.
5.7 miSW
47°47'30"N • 15°48'54"E
Edelweißhütte
146 min walk • Alpine hut, Hiking
3 miE
Locality
Miesenbach
78 min walk • One of the most prominent attractions in Miesenbach is the St. George's Church, a beautiful example of Gothic architecture that dates back to the 15th century. Visitors can admire the intricate details of the church's exterior and step inside to marvel at its stunning...
5 miN
Locality
Muggendorf
127 min walk • Muggendorf is a municipality in the district of Wiener Neustadt-Land in the Austrian state of Lower Austria.