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Sonnwendstein Chapel

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Sonnwendstein Chapel

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Sonnwendstein Chapel

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    • Location: Schottwien, Bezirk Neunkirchen, Lower Austria, Austria

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    August 4, 2025

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    The chapel at Sonnwendstein stands picturesquely right next to the summit cross, lending the highest point of the tour a special atmosphere. Surrounded by mountain meadows and offering breathtaking views of the Vienna Basin, the Rax Mountains, and the Schneeberg, it is a tranquil place to pause for a moment. Many hikers use the small chapel for a short rest before starting their return journey or to enjoy the view for a while longer.
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    October 10, 2021

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    Nice chapel, the view in front of it is also very great 😍
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    June 9, 2021

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    The chapel was built in 1935 by the Austrian Labor Service and Colonel Diakov according to plans by Arch Ing.Modl. The inauguration was carried out by Cardinal Dr. Innitzer 1936.
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    Pollereshütte – Sonnwendstein Summit Viewpoint loop from Semmering

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