--- title: Stauf Castle Ruins url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/400110/stauf-castle-ruins.html" description: "Stauf Castle Ruins—a historic landmark featuring a keep with a view stretching far beyond the Eferding Basin. The name: “Stauf” is a Common Germanic term for “cup without a foot,” supplanted by the loanwords “Becher” and “Kelch.” The Old Norse form “staup” refers to a depression in the path; “Becher,” uniformly rendered as “stauff.” A place name in High German for a cone-shaped elevation.Hours: Summer 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. / Winter 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Location: Elevation: 531 m above sea level in the “Naturwunda” municipality of Haibach ob der DonauMore information about the fascinating history of the Stauf Castle Ruins..." date: 2014-08-20 modified: 2024-09-19 --- # Stauf Castle Ruins Stauf Castle Ruins ==================== Haibach ob der Donau, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/203276/5D057A2DCE7E483FC70070DF331E9E3F7CC9E179FD3E46D6164EB22C3A1DBFEE/burgruine-stauf.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/203277/70DFF2D6F831947DE49C7EFA4C2366EAAE81DACB631F9CEC3D8E76FBADA55298/burgruine-stauf.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/203278/95C0B12F6600CD8688E2E85887F92D83CFA351F4EF783B6AF79D60834B7E74BB/stauf.jpg) © Open copyright © Johannes Kaindlstorfer Close copyright [ ![Stauf castle ruins in Haibach ob der Donau: a picturesque mountain landscape with an old tower perched on a rocky hill. Mountains and valleys can be seen in the distance, shrouded in a delicate mist. The surrounding area is characterised by dense forests and vegetation, creating an idyllic natural backdrop.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/203276/5D057A2DCE7E483FC70070DF331E9E3F7CC9E179FD3E46D6164EB22C3A1DBFEE/burgruine-stauf.jpg "© Johannes Kaindlstorfer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/203276/5D057A2DCE7E483FC70070DF331E9E3F7CC9E179FD3E46D6164EB22C3A1DBFEE/burgruine-stauf.jpg) © Open copyright © Rathmayr Close copyright [ ![Stauf castle ruins in Haibach ob der Donau: This picture shows the remains of an old castle or fortress in the middle of a dense green forest. The massive stone walls and towers are partially dilapidated, but their imposing structure is still clearly recognisable. The ruins give the impression of a once mighty and impressive fortification that has now been abandoned and reclaimed by nature.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/203277/70DFF2D6F831947DE49C7EFA4C2366EAAE81DACB631F9CEC3D8E76FBADA55298/burgruine-stauf.jpg "© Rathmayr") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/203277/70DFF2D6F831947DE49C7EFA4C2366EAAE81DACB631F9CEC3D8E76FBADA55298/burgruine-stauf.jpg) © Open copyright © Schlager Gerhard Close copyright [ ![Stauf castle ruins in Haibach ob der Donau: a castle or fortress in a wooded area. A massive, multi-storey stone tower rises in the centre, surrounded by mighty walls. Colourful autumn leaves cover the trees around the complex. The place exudes a historic and picturesque atmosphere.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/203278/95C0B12F6600CD8688E2E85887F92D83CFA351F4EF783B6AF79D60834B7E74BB/stauf.jpg "© Schlager Gerhard") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/203278/95C0B12F6600CD8688E2E85887F92D83CFA351F4EF783B6AF79D60834B7E74BB/stauf.jpg) 1. 2. 3. pets allowed Hinterberg 4083 Haibach ob der Donau [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hinterberg%2C%204083%20Haibach%20ob%20der%20Donau "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Hinterberg%2C%204083%20Haibach%20ob%20der%20Donau "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.383931627661951&lon=13.937273025512695&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Stauf Castle Ruins—a historic landmark featuring a keep with a view stretching far beyond the Eferding Basin. **The name: “Stauf”** is a Common Germanic term for “cup without a foot,” supplanted by the loanwords “Becher” and “Kelch.” The Old Norse form “staup” refers to a depression in the path; “Becher,” uniformly rendered as “stauff.” A place name in High German for a cone-shaped elevation. **Hours:** Summer 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. / Winter 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. **Location:** Elevation: 531 m above sea level in the “Naturwunda” municipality of Haibach ob der Donau [More information about the fascinating history of the Stauf Castle Ruins...](http://www.haibach-donau.ooe.gv.at/system/web/GetDocument.ashx?fileid=793791 "Name: Burgruine Stauf.pdf Größe: 195 Kb") The History: Wernhard de Stove is first mentioned in 1125 as the owner of Stauf Castle; from 1146 onward, he went by the name Heinrich de Julbach, and from 1161 onward, Wernhart von Schaunberg. In 1386, Stauf Castle was occupied by Duke Albrecht and subsequently inhabited by stewards. Upon the death of Wolfgang II in 1559, Stauf Castle passed to Wolfgang von Liechtenstein und Nikolsburg as part of the division of the estate. In 1593, Helmhard Jörger acquired the Stauf estate. Together with the Protestant estates, he openly resisted Emperor Ferdinand II, who confiscated the Jörger estates and transferred them to Imperial Prince Karl von Harrach in 1622. Since that time, Stauf has been in the possession of the Harrach family. The medieval complex consists of a keep, a great hall, and an outer bailey, of which only the main walls, built of rubble and fieldstones, remain. The 21.67-meter-high keep, accessible from the inner courtyard, has an irregular hexagonal shape on the outside but rectangular shape. The lowest floors feature pointed barrel vaults; the exterior edges of the tower are reinforced with stone blocks, and the window slits have Gothic stone jambs. The Stauf Castle ruins, with their tower (viewing platform) that can still be climbed, have become a well-known and popular destination for day trips thanks to the exceptionally beautiful panoramic view that greets visitors on clear days. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Stauf Castle Ruins** Hinterberg 4083 Haibach ob der Donau Phone +43 7279 8235Show no. mobile +43 677 61621401 E-Mail [haibach@oberoesterreich.at](#mailto) Web [www.donauregion.at/haibach](https://www.donauregion.at/haibach "New window") Web [www.haibach-donau.ooe.gv.at/Ruine\_S…](https://www.haibach-donau.ooe.gv.at/Ruine_Stauf "New window") https://www.donauregion.at/haibach https://www.haibach-donau.ooe.gv.at/Ruine_Stauf --- **Contact person** Tourismusverband Donau OÖ 4083 Haibach ob der Donau mobile +43 677 61621401Show no. E-Mail [haibach@oberoesterreich.at](#mailto) Web [www.donauregion.at/haibach](https://www.donauregion.at/haibach "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ May 1 – Sept. 30 (Monday through Sunday) 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. October 31 – December 31 (Monday through Sunday) 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Elevation**417 m [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Pets allowed - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Season**- Spring - Summer [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Not suitable for wheelchairs. The property is not compliant with Austria's ÖNORM legal standard. 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