Burg Falkenstein (Niederfalkenstein)
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| Burg Falkenstein | |
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| Obervellach, Carinthia, Austria | |
 Niederfalkenstein Castle and Tauern Railway bridge |
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| Type | Spur castle |
| Built | 12th century |
| Current condition |
Ruin (Oberfalkenstein), preserved (Niederfalkenstein) |
| Current owner |
Private |
| Open to the public |
Yes |
Burg Falkenstein is a castle near Obervellach in Carinthia, Austria. Situated on the southern slope of the Hohe Tauern mounain range, the former fortification of Oberfalkenstein today is a ruin, while the inferior barbican of Niederfalkenstein is preserved.
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Coordinates: 46°55′20″N 13°14′25″E / 46.9223333333°N 13.2401527778°E
