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Burgruine Schachenstein

Thörl

Schachenstein Castle in Thörl is the last high castle built in Styria (1464-1471). Abbot Johann II. Schachner, from St. Lambrecht, had it constructed. He was lord over the entire area around Aflenz extending far into the Mariazell region. Thus, he was not only a powerful church prince whose word was declared from the pulpit of the church in Aflenz, but he also held secular power over the land and people in this area.
Today it is privately owned. A visit to the complex is not possible!

Castle Schachenstein in Thörl is the last high castle built in Styria (1464-1471). Abbot Johann II. Schachner from St. Lambrecht had it constructed. He was lord over the entire area around Aflenz extending deep into Mariazell land. Thus, he was not only a powerful church prince, whose word was proclaimed from the pulpit of the church in Aflenz, but he also had the secular authority over land and people in this area.
Today in private ownership. A visit of the site is not possible!

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A visit to the castle is not possible!

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Burgruine Schachenstein
Thörl
8621 Thörl

What the weather will be like Thörl (643m)

Today, 11.08.2026

Fairly sunny with scattered clouds. Showers will be possible towards evening.
Morning
sunny
19°C
0%
0 km/h
Noon
sunny
28°C
35%
5 km/h
Night
cloudy
23°C
45%
5 km/h

Tomorrow, 12.08.2026

Dry and sunny throughout the day with hardly any clouds.
Morning
very sunny
16°C
0%
0 km/h
Noon
very sunny
26°C
0%
5 km/h
Night
very sunny
23°C
5%
5 km/h

Forecast

13.08.2026
very sunny
12°C 28°C
14.08.2026
very sunny
11°C 29°C
15.08.2026
very sunny
13°C 31°C