Steintrog near Karl Imhof-Ring 20, Böckstein

The Steintrog stands in Böckstein, a village within the spa town of Bad Gastein in Salzburg. It is a cylindrical stone trough mounted on a low pedestal. The trough likely served as mining equipment in the region’s historic gold industry. A carved coat of arms belongs to Archbishop Andreas Jakob von Dietrichstein and is dated 1748. An inscription on a plaque in front of the trough reads ‘Aufbereitungsgerät vom alten Goldbergbau’, identifying it as an ore-processing device from the old gold mines.

The Steintrog is recognised as a protected monument under Austrian heritage law. Nearby stands the similarly protected cast-iron fountain of Böckstein. Both objects reflect the mining heritage of the area. The Dehio Handbook of Austrian art monuments lists the Steintrog among the region’s cultural landmarks. The trough and fountain together form part of the local industrial history.

Visitors find the Steintrog beside Böckstein’s main street, close to the fountain. The stone trough and iron fountain sit on small plinths in an open setting. The coat of arms and inscription remain clearly visible. The surroundings include quiet streets and the broader landscape of the Gastein valley. The monument offers a quiet reminder of the area’s mining past.