Top 11 Natural Monuments around Groß-Schweinbarth

History: Between 1977 and 1979, the sculptor Walfried Huber from Bad Pirawarth created this monument, commissioned by the family of Dr. Gerhard and Elsa Pranka from Gaweinstal, which illustrates the idea of the solidarity of peoples. At the time of its erection, the neighboring states of Czechoslovakia and Hungary were still separated from Austria by the impermeable Iron Curtain. Even if humans set arbitrary borders, these can easily be overcome by the eyes and mind. Description: The Schricker Berg viewing point is the highest elevation in the area. From there, one can see as far as the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. Three interlocking stone blocks made of gray Waldviertel marble, the middle one resembling a finger pointing to the solidarity of peoples, stand as a memorial stone at this vantage point. The monument is 4.20 m high and 1.90 m wide. A plaque placed next to the monument explains the motivations of Dr. Pranka's family for having this memorial erected here. Source: Marterl.at

To find the Bründl you have to look over the inconspicuous wall.

Due to the shady location, it is an ideal place for a break even in the worst heat.

On the other side of the path from the chapel you have to look over the wall.

The small Marienkapelle with the image of the Trinity was first mentioned in the 18th century, but the cult surrounding the spring has always existed. During the renovation work in 1990, it was lovingly renovated, as was the Bründl gushing out of the mountain. The facility is particularly appealing, in the middle of the fields with a wide view in clear air. Benches and tables are ready, not only for eating and drinking - also for prayer. A staircase leads down to the water. It comes out of a wall fortified by quarry stone masonry and runs over a stone nose into a round basin. The water crystal clear and cold.

Beautiful castle garden with the real highlight, the Nexinger Muschelberg.

Heiliger Berg and Marienbründl are closely related. The church is located on a hill and is still used regularly as a pilgrimage church today. St. Lambert on the Holy Mountain was first mentioned in 1170 and has served both Catholics and Protestants as a place of worship over the years. The church bell dates from 1452. Up until the 16th century there was a legendary place around the church, of which nothing is left. The water comes from a wall fixed by quarry stone and runs over a stone nose into a round basin. The discharge is high, the water crystal clear and cold. A revelation for the taste buds, a treat for the senses.

From Muschelberg - Nexinger Switzerland "OPENING HOURS! April 1st to October 10th! Saturday, Sunday and public holidays There is a unique landscape garden right behind the castle: the Nexinger Schweiz! (The park is so called because of the rocky landscape.) The Nexinger Muschelberg is the real attraction of the landscape park - a huge, 12.5 to 13.5 million year old collection of shells from the Sarmatian. It forms the backdrop for the bizarre landscape garden. It is a Locus typicus, a location that is geologically unparalleled. .. and not found! A fossil miracle from a scientific point of view and also worth seeing for all visitors! "