Schlossberg (Graz)

Schlossberg
South view of the clock tower in Graz
Schlossberg with clock tower
Highest point
Elevation473 m (1,552 ft)
ProminenceGeidorf
Coordinates47°04′34″N 15°26′14″E / 47.07611°N 15.43722°E / 47.07611; 15.43722
Naming
English translationCastle-Mountain
Language of nameGerman
Geography
Map
LocationStyria, Austria
Parent rangeGrazer Bergland, 'Randgebirge' east of the Mur
Geology
Rock ageDevonian
Mountain typeTree-clad
Climbing
Easiest routeSchlossberg Funicular/ lift
The Uhrturm and park
Schlossbergplatz by night, with staircase up to castle
Tunnel under Schlossberg looking towards the Schlossberg lift

The Schlossberg (German: Schloßberg, lit.'Castle Mountain') is a tree-clad hill and the site of a fortress in the centre of the city of Graz, Austria. The hill, at 473 metres (1,552 ft) above sea level, is now a public park and affords extensive views of the city. It is the site of several entertainment venues, cafés, and restaurants, and is managed by Holding Graz, the city-owned utility company.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Die Geschichte des Berges" [The history of the mountain] (in German). Holding Graz. Retrieved 2003-06-26.
  2. ^ "Schlossberg". Graz Tourism. Retrieved 2003-06-26.