--- title: Burgruine Falkenstein url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/401572/burgruine-falkenstein.html" description: It was first mentioned in a document in 1140 and was owned by the Falchenstain family. date: 2024-11-06 modified: 2024-11-06 --- # Burgruine Falkenstein Burgruine Falkenstein ======================= Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/205430/ACDE48256F379048251C1C9ABE641ED60F85266C3658C450369A95E0D734FD42/burgruine-falkenstein.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/205431/16E486EBF1E84CC8F0FC0951CD173F56AC313719679D4EA887C5CBB7D3CA39DE/burgruine-falkenstein.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/205432/94DD2F612B19B08276399E9F0B134464D02836CD0B0756368C6C4223580120CE/burgruine-falkenstein.jpg) © Open copyright © Stöbich Close copyright [ ![Falkenstein castle ruins in Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis: A stone-walled ruin building, surrounded by greenery and situated in a mountainous landscape. The wall has a niche or passageway and is overgrown with plants. The surroundings appear natural and idyllic.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205430/ACDE48256F379048251C1C9ABE641ED60F85266C3658C450369A95E0D734FD42/burgruine-falkenstein.jpg "© Stöbich") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205430/ACDE48256F379048251C1C9ABE641ED60F85266C3658C450369A95E0D734FD42/burgruine-falkenstein.jpg) © Open copyright © Stöbich Close copyright [ ![Falkenstein castle ruins in Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis: Dilapidated stone structures, partly overgrown with greenery, form a narrow passageway. The ground is covered with stones and some containers can be seen. The scenery appears abandoned and ancient, embedded in a wooded, mountainous environment.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205431/16E486EBF1E84CC8F0FC0951CD173F56AC313719679D4EA887C5CBB7D3CA39DE/burgruine-falkenstein.jpg "© Stöbich") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205431/16E486EBF1E84CC8F0FC0951CD173F56AC313719679D4EA887C5CBB7D3CA39DE/burgruine-falkenstein.jpg) © Open copyright © Stöbich Close copyright [ ![Falkenstein castle ruins in Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis: an old, dilapidated stone building with windows, surrounded by lush green trees.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205432/94DD2F612B19B08276399E9F0B134464D02836CD0B0756368C6C4223580120CE/burgruine-falkenstein.jpg "© Stöbich") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205432/94DD2F612B19B08276399E9F0B134464D02836CD0B0756368C6C4223580120CE/burgruine-falkenstein.jpg) © Open copyright © Stöbich Close copyright [ ![Falkenstein castle ruins in Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis: an old, round tower made of natural stone with window openings stands in the middle of a green wooded area. The trees and vegetation envelop the tower, which appears to be part of a historical structure.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205433/449E73C80B0EDE53826B3679BDA0A3481BE348E06B49D6603CECD4B6218F19DB/burgruine-falkenstein-wasserturm.jpg "© Stöbich") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205433/449E73C80B0EDE53826B3679BDA0A3481BE348E06B49D6603CECD4B6218F19DB/burgruine-falkenstein-wasserturm.jpg) © Open copyright © Stöbich Close copyright [ ![Falkenstein castle ruins in Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis: A signpost with information about a local nature park is located in a wooded area. The sign hangs on a tree surrounded by green leaves and vegetation. The path leads to a ruin in a hilly landscape.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205434/78DE627CE6FFB7B412388F28677C0BA1F236859C38F97B3F22DE5FB29372F447/burgruine-falkenstein.jpg "© Stöbich") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205434/78DE627CE6FFB7B412388F28677C0BA1F236859C38F97B3F22DE5FB29372F447/burgruine-falkenstein.jpg) © Open copyright © Salburg Close copyright [ ![Falkenstein castle ruins in Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis: A historic town view with several buildings of different architectural styles, including a high tower and other striking towers. The buildings are surrounded by mountains and vegetation, creating a picturesque landscape.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205435/D6FE39D242D31CCB142E934A44BA3703AADDD407F0D89DA684F87AE154EB2627/burgruine-falkenstein.jpg "© Salburg") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205435/D6FE39D242D31CCB142E934A44BA3703AADDD407F0D89DA684F87AE154EB2627/burgruine-falkenstein.jpg) © Open copyright © Josef Limberger Close copyright [ ![Falkenstein castle ruins in Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis: a winding forest path surrounded by dense, lush green trees. A few rocks and undergrowth can be seen along the route, emphasising the natural character of the scenery.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205436/337E7750976DE136AED0F989B6B64CA9A8ACAABE9B681DD7EA16E5951116077C/wanderweg-zur-burgruine-falkenstein.jpg "© Josef Limberger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205436/337E7750976DE136AED0F989B6B64CA9A8ACAABE9B681DD7EA16E5951116077C/wanderweg-zur-burgruine-falkenstein.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. pets allowed Rannatal 4142 Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rannatal%2C%204142%20Pfarrkirchen%20im%20M%C3%BChlkreis "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Rannatal%2C%204142%20Pfarrkirchen%20im%20M%C3%BChlkreis "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.4940280828461&lon=13.7826919555663&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) It was first mentioned in a document in 1140 and was owned by the Falchenstain family. The regiment was first mentioned documental in 1140, when it was in the possession of Lord Falchenstain. After the house became extinct, Falkenstein got to the Witigons in 1227. Through Falkenstein, Charloch von Falkenstein founded the abbey of Schlägl. The Castle of Falkenstein won notoriety through the cruel fate of Zawisch, a true fellow of King Ottokar II of Bohemia. He was captivated and executed by his stepson King Wenzel II in Falkenstein. From the Rosenbergers, the Oberheimers took over the regiment and rebuilt the castle and the water tower. In 1589, Bartholomae Salburger took care of the regiment and acquired it in 1598. In 1724, the regiment of Falkenstein and the regiment of Altenhof were united and the place of residence was transferred to Altenhof, so that the castle was deserted. The castle ruin is is reachable through the hiking trail "Rannatal", starting from Altenhof. 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