Plainburg Castle Ruins, Großgmain, Austria

Plainburg Castle - the family seat of the Counts of Plain and a symbol of Großgmain - is one of Austria's oldest castle ruins and offers a magnificent view over Großgmain and the surrounding mountains. All that remains of the original structure are the outside walls, with a thickness of 1.4m and standing to a height of over 5m. A short climb rewards the visitor with the opportunity to stop and rest awhile at the viewing platform overlooking Großgmain. Before it became the seat of the Counts of Plain, the mountain was a Celtic burial ground during the late Bronze Age around 1200 BC. Some time later, in about 1100 AD, Count Werigand of Plain built Plainburg Castle.

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M Hernandez (12 months ago)
A beautiful, paved hike, all the way from Bad Reichenhall. It’s closed 10 of November for the season. Even with a light snow for the last four days, there was quite a bit piled on the bridge to the castle door. You can hike up to the castle door, but it is locked. Walking in Plainberg there is a bakery, so opportunity to buy snack or lunch on your walk up. It was beautiful, I highly recommend it!

Michael Rosa (16 months ago)
Nice hike from Bad Reichenhall. I recommend a stop at Gasthof DREISESSELBERG Biergarten for food and libations on the way back.

Streifi Greif (3 years ago)
Sadly closed during winter times with no prior announcement. Fun in summer

Travel Time (3 years ago)
Perfect castle ruins close to Salzburg. Perfect view from the top and free of charge

Ivana Tezcan (3 years ago)
Beautiful place with beautiful view!

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