Burgruine Rauhenstein in the Helenental above Baden bei Wien is the more intact of the valley’s two medieval castle ruins, accessible on the Helenental walking route Beethoven used during his Baden stays. Free to visit year-round. Baden is served by tram from Vienna Oper. Allow 2-3 hours for the full valley circuit including Burgruine Rauheneck.
castle ruin in Baden bei Wien
Burgruine Rauhenstein
Burgruine Rauhenstein sits further up the Helenental valley from Rauheneck, its 12th-century walls rising from the wooded ridge in a more intact state than many comparable ruins.
- Type
- castle ruin
- Destination
- Baden bei Wien
- Cost
- Free to visit
- Founded
- 12th century
- Era
- Romanesque
- Address
- 2500 Baden bei Wien
- Coordinates
- 48.0062, 16.2049