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Blickplatz Feuerturm

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  • Viewpoint fire tower castle ruins
    Viewpoint fire tower castle ruins
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The fire tower is part of the Kirchschlag castle ruins in the Bucklige Welt. It is located 480 meters above sea level and today serves as a lookout point. Here you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view over the hilly landscape of the Bucklige Welt.

How do you get there?

A few short paths also lead from the town center to the fire tower:

Coordinates

DD
47.499833, 16.294971
DMS
47°29'59.4"N 16°17'41.9"E
UTM
33T 597528 5261523
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Blickplatz Feuerturm

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2860 Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt
http://www.kirchschlag-bw.gv.at E-mail: info@kirchschlag.at
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