Lower Austria: Aggstein Castle

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Danube at Aggsbach
Wachau at Spitz
Schloss Schönbühel

Aggstein Castle ruins are situated on a steep cliff on the right bank of the Danube. Built around 1100 by Manegold von Aggstein, it has been extended in the 15th century. The ruins are a nice hiking goal with a good view over the Danube valley.
Aggstein Castle
Date: Aug 08, 2004
Longitude: 15° 24.59'
Latitude: 48° 17.93'

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This page has been updated on: 2011-Jul-29