Durnstein Castle
Durnstein Castle
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lexie12
Calgary32 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
As you will have read, the climb is steep and the terrain uneven. It is at least half stone steps, and at the very top, you will need to use your hands to climb. It is very doable but on a hot day (it was 31 when we did it) it was challenging. I’d say between moderate to hard but mainly because of the heat.
It took about 20 minutes. There is a faster way (15 min) down through woods, on a path but it has no views.
It took about 20 minutes. There is a faster way (15 min) down through woods, on a path but it has no views.
Written September 13, 2023
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Abid F
Rawalpindi, Pakistan340 contributions
May 2022
It did not seem that high when viewed from the road, but appearances are deceptive. The steep climb was a bit more than some go us in the group had bargained for. The lure of seeing an actual place that was part of Richard the Lionheart was what drew us to this place. Situated right on the Danube, the path leads through a small village with a cobblestoned street and then up the hill. The path is narrow and is a mixed trek of stair steps and rocky foot ledges. The view from the top was beautiful and worth the climb. Need to take water or food with you since there is nothing available on the route above the village and nor on the top itself. Information laid out on the top laid bare the myth of Robin Hood; seems that all outlaws during that time were called Robins of the Hood! The castle itself is just a ruin now and has not been rebuilt since it was destroyed by shelling of the Swedish armies in the 30 years war in the 1600s.
Written May 29, 2022
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PHILC
Wokingham, UK13 contributions
Jun 2023
We loved Durnstein, its quaint streets and shops were very welcoming.
We tried to walk up to the ruined castle and did get up to quite a height which afforded great views of the Danube and surrounding countryside, however we found the path challenging and eventually called it quits and made our way down without seeing the Castle.
Overall the town and area in general was beautiful
We tried to walk up to the ruined castle and did get up to quite a height which afforded great views of the Danube and surrounding countryside, however we found the path challenging and eventually called it quits and made our way down without seeing the Castle.
Overall the town and area in general was beautiful
Written June 30, 2023
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sleepingbeautyUSA
USA94 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
This little gem of Austria is magical. The hike is not for the faint of heart - definitely take water - but the ruins and the astounding views are absolutely worth it.
From Wikipedia: Dürnstein Castle is the ruin of a medieval rock castle in Austria. It is located in Dürnstein, in the Lower Austrian Wachau region on the Danube river, at 312 metres above sea level.
From Wikipedia: Dürnstein Castle is the ruin of a medieval rock castle in Austria. It is located in Dürnstein, in the Lower Austrian Wachau region on the Danube river, at 312 metres above sea level.
Written June 15, 2024
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Anasouza143
Vienna, Austria40 contributions
Sep 2020
Reaching the top of the castle ruins was the most exhilarating experience I had ever had! The ruins and the surrounding view was so incredible! The climb up is a bit steep and stressful, not for those with heart or lung problems! The climb is a good 20 minutes, so one should have good, sturdy, comfy shoes.
Written September 18, 2020
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Thea G
Valrico, FL25 contributions
Sep 2019
Durnstein was one of the stops on our Danube River Cruise and what a beautiful village it is! There is so much history here with an incredible view from the castle ruins. The people are friendly and welcoming. I have an affinity for the small, European villages and this one did not disappoint.
Written January 10, 2020
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Aledo, TX365 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
While this is just the ruins of the castle. It’s still the castle where king Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned; so that’s cool. Great views of the abbey below and the little town. It was good for a nice hike and some photos of the Danube.
Written April 17, 2022
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Lisa R
Arlington, VA97 contributions
Jul 2020 • Friends
A good workout climbing the steep hill to get to the castle ruins. A fun piece of history for those of us who grew up reading Robin Hood. Beautiful views from the ruins.
Written July 11, 2020
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Julia K
winnipeg, Canada284 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
Dürnstein is a pretty European town with lovely shops and restaurants. The castle ruins where King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned is a bit of a challenge to see but worth going. Beautiful scenery from there of the Wachau Valley
Written September 28, 2019
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7marie67
Laval, Canada94 contributions
Sep 2019
What a lovely little village! My husband and I took a river cruise and we stopped there. The climbing is worth it as long you are in good shape! and we liked to stroll around in the village. Very nice!
Written September 27, 2019
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