Schlossberg (Graz)
| Schlossberg | |
|---|---|
Schlossberg with clock tower | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 473 m (1,552 ft) |
| Prominence | Geidorf |
| Coordinates | 47°04′34″N 15°26′14″E / 47.07611°N 15.43722°E |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Castle-Mountain |
| Language of name | German |
| Geography | |
| Location | Styria, Austria |
| Parent range | Grazer Bergland, 'Randgebirge' east of the Mur |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Devonian |
| Mountain type | Tree-clad |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Schlossberg Funicular/ lift |
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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.