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Starhembergwarte

· 1 review · Lookout Tower · Dürnstein · 564 m · open today
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  • Starhembergwarte des ÖTK in der Wachau, oberhalb von Dürnstein
    Starhembergwarte des ÖTK in der Wachau, oberhalb von Dürnstein
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Die Starhembergwarte trohnt als zehn Meter hohe Aussichtswarte auf dem Gipfel des 564 m ü.A. hohen Schlossbergs oberhalb der Burgruine Dürnstein. 

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Update: January 15, 2019

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48.404980, 15.530160
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48°24'17.9"N 15°31'48.6"E
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33U 539237 5361449
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